Help Pearl Cove SPEAK OUT against abuse

For National Psychology Week, the Pearl Cove Library Service and Coveside Psychology Clinic have partnered to host a Human Living Library event: 'Speak Out Against Abuse.'

What is a Human Library?

Human Living Libraries provide a safe and conversational space where people can discuss topics that may be outside the scope of their everyday lives. In these libraries, people take on the role of speaking 'books' who act as sources of information, sharing their unique lived experiences and perspectives,

Please come join us on Sunday 17th November 2019 at Pearl Cove Library to hear from four living 'books' with expertise and experience regarding family conflict, elder abuse, the psychological effects of abuse, and the formal processes surrounding this issues.

Open Books - Every Day Experts Sharing Real Knowledge

A Human Living Library Event:

Sign up as a ‘Reader’ to borrow a living 'Book' from a catalogue of four Pearl Cove older Australians that are ready to exchange stories and knowledge. It’s time to turn a new page and pick up new skills, to see that possibilities are endless despite age or ability. 
A variety of local community groups will be on offer, including a selection of CWA award winning biscuits.

Come and connect with your community!

FREE EVENT 

When: Saturday 23^rd February 2020

Time: 12.00 pm – 3.00 pm, afternoon tea included
Where: Pearl Cove Library, Room 1 
Bookings: Click here to book with Eventbrite

Getting there: Transport Options

Access: Pearl Cove library strives to assist everyone including people with specific needs. Please contact our library staff ahead of your visit if you have any support requirements.

Contact: Pearl Cove Library (02) 9999 9999 

Meet your Books:

Human Library Catalogue 
For the full program click here  

In partnership with NSW Seniors Festival. 

To see more events click on their website:

https://www.seniorsfestival.nsw.gov.au/

#openbooks

Image credits: 

Louella Pleffer

JAM Project

Joe Tymczyszyn

Marie Baronnet 

Milingimbi Art and Culture Aboriginal Corporation

By Louella Pleffer, June 2019 

Our Journey Towards Home: Refugees in Conversation

Have you ever met a refugee? What would you ask them if you could?

In celebration of World Refugee Day, Pearl Cove Library will be hosting a Living Library Event where you become the 'reader' of a human 'book'. Talk with your book about their experiences and get to know members of our community!

You can choose to chat over a cup of tea and biscuits with a refugee from Syria, a refugee who is Muslim, a refugee who has lived in Australia for 30 years, a refugee who is Christian, or an Indigenous Australian from the Stolen Generation.

Photo by William Moreland

WHEN
20 June 2019  10:00 am - 6:00 pm 

WHERE
Pearl Cove Library - Pearl Room
100 Seabreeze Lane
Pearl Cove, NSW 2233
Google map and directions

CONTACT
Madelyn Carey
mcarey@pearlcove.gov.au
0412 345 678

TICKETS
FREE - Register here



This event is proudly presented in conjunction with Refugee Week.

What would you do if your home disappeared?

Ever wondered what it’s like to be homeless? Come and have a chat with people from Pearl Cove who have experienced homelessness and survived to tell the tale.

Event: Come over to my place!                                                                             

During ‘Homelessness Week’ we are celebrating people from our community who have been homeless.

Living Books: Book in for a chat with one of our ‘Living Books’ to hear their stories about what it’s like to be homeless.

You’re allowed to ask questions: the aim of this event is to promote awareness and understanding, encourage open communication, and break down barriers and prejudice.

When: Wednesday 9^th August

Where: Pearl Cove Library

Bookings: Book your appointment here

Library café: After your conversation check out the Library Café - for a coffee or a snack – and a chance to talk with others who’ve just met a Living Book. 

Who are the Living Books?

Senior Citizen - Marilyn Joyce

Indigenous Elder - Bessie Bright

Refugee - Tom Zelzer

Young Adult - Jake Evergreen

More about homelessness

HomelessnessAustralia

Debbie Case