Role Rethink

Ladies, has anyone ever told you that you can’t do something that you think you can? Or worse, that you wouldn’t be suited… because of your gender?

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Pearl Cove Library, in conjunction with Pearl Cove Girls Highschool, would like to invite Year 10 girls to attend our Human Library Event.

You as the ‘reader’ will choose a person – a human ‘book’ – to have a conversation with. Come and chat with any of our 12 female books, all of whom are working in a profession that outdated stereotypes still consider the domain of males. How have they coped with their friend’s, family’s and colleague’s resistance to their career/lifestyle choice? Ask them! How have they managed to thrive in their individual work environments? Ask them!

Expect a balanced world – build a better society #BalanceforBetter

Meet Our “Books”!

WHEN
March 2019 10:00am-2:30pm

WHERE
Pearl Cove Library -Pearl Room
Lemon Tree Passage Road
Pearl Cove, NSW 2319
Google map and directions

TICKETS
Free - Register here

CONTACT
Laura Pearce (Pearl Cove Librarian)
lpearce@pearlcove.gov.au
0412 345 678
Or
Virginia Farr (High school Year 10 coordinator)
vfarr@pcgh.nsw.edu.au
02 9436 6752

IMAGE SOURCE

Firefighter – Department of Fire and Emergency Services

Vicar – Australian Womens History Network

Aboriginal scientist – ABC News

Soldier – Department of Defence

Engineer – HZ University of Applied Sciences

Electrician – BBC Berkshire

Barrister – Getty Images

Mining – The Grapevine Club

Coder – US News and World Report

AFL sportswoman – Punkee

Politician – Wikipedia

CEO – Fortune Media

Posted by Seána Trehy

You Don't Walk Alone: conversations about violence against women

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There are a lot of things that go unsaid; things that women trade like secrets in the dark, on the phone, in the honest spaces of silence when it’s just women. These are the stories of experiences that no one should have to live through – times when carrying your keys in your fist wasn’t enough, when the simple catcall turned out to be more. These are the stories of our mothers, our grandmothers, the culmination of their warnings and wise words – these are the reality for women everywhere.

Pearl Cove Library will be discussing the issue of violence against women at our Human Living Library event in November. The day will be hosted at Pearl Cove Contemporary art space, and will feature human ‘books’ who will be available to be ‘borrowed’ to discuss their experiences with violence. Each session will be intimate, honest, and compelling – spaces are limited, so book today to ensure your spot is reserved.

If this post raised any issues for you, please contact Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or visit their website.

The Pearl Cove Library is proud to partner with The Centre for Women’s Mental Health, Kick Start! : women’s self defense classes, Justice in the Cove, and Home Away From Home.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: November 22^nd, 2019 at 12pm.

Location: Pearl Cove Contemporary, corner of Waterstone Rd and Thistle St.

Bookings: via Eventbrite.

Cost: free.

Contact: inquiries can be directed to Carlie Soltys, Event Committee Liaison, on 0403 812 359 or carliesoltys@pearlcove.gov.au

Sisters Doing It For Themselves: Celebrating Single Mothers

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Become part of our Human Library program by joining the Pearl Cove community in an afternoon of lively and eye-opening discussion about the joys and challenges of single motherhood. Enjoy a light afternoon tea and meet our guest human "books" from all walks of life as they answer questions about their experiences of what it means to be a single mother in Australia today.

Guests include local Indigenous activist and single mother Kylie Morgan and local spokesperson for single parents and professional social worker Agnes Tooley, along with other members of the Pearl Cove community celebrating the upcoming Mother's Day weekend by confronting the stigma single mothers face and celebrating their hard work and strength.

For more information talk to library staff online or in the library, or contact event organiser Molly Pincham by email (mollypincham@mail.com) or phone (0483943232).

When: Friday 11 May 4:00pm

Where: Pearl Room next to the library, Main Street

RSVP: via the Library website

See you there! :)

Molly Pincham