Phenomenal Woman

Phenomenal Woman

~A Human libraries event~

International Women's Day 

 March 8th 2022 

What is a human library?

Human libraries were started in Copenhagen, Denmark as a means to have people interact with those in different walks of life and hear their stories. A person can 'borrow' a book for a period of time, usually around 20 minutes, and listen to their life story and ask them questions. The aim of human libraries is to facilitate an environment where people can set aside prejudices and learn from the life of another human being. The focus is on eliminating preconceptions and inspiring understanding with one another. https://humanlibrary.org/

Phenomenal Woman

Throughout history, women have been kept out of many job markets. Although through the decades they have been making their mark, there are still those industries that make it difficult for women to enter, whether it be physical labour, the sciences or management positions. 

Our human library evening, Phenomenal Woman is dedicated to giving a voice to women in predominantly male work environments to share their experiences, challenges and successes. We encourage young women endeavouring to work in these environments to attend and receive advice from these amazing ladies as well as all other members of our community to come and learn about the lifestyle these women lead. We at Pearl Cove Library hope to foster an environment that supports women and praises their accomplishments while acknowledging their struggles. 

When:     Tuesday March 8th, 2022

Time:       6:00pm - 9:00pm (20 minute sessions within this time)

Where:    Pearl Cove Library Café

Fee:         $5.00 per person (unlimited sessions upon selection at time of booking)

Please note that bookings are for 20 minute sessions and seeing multiple books requires selecting multiple session times.

Attendance by reservation with eventbrite access via link or QR code below.

For further questions, please contact Sonia from Pearl Cove Library at 04XX XXX XXX

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Picture References:

International Women's Day. (2021). International Women's Day. Retrieved on June 11th 2021 from https://www.internationalwomensday.com/IWD2021 

Howard County Library. (March 17th 2018). 2019 Human Library. Retrieved on June 11th 2021 from https://www.flickr.com/photos/hocolibrary/40905373131/in/photolist-25jEJiZ-23XF1Wg-RFckvZ-5C51hV-25jEJpk-SRynwW-SRyoqE-25jEHR6-25jEJSK-25jEK6R-25jEJAn-25jEJbK-SRyo4C-25jEKFi-25jEJ4v-25jEJUP-25jEJ2r-25jEKyp-25jEK4B-25jEHXt-25jEHYR-23XF1zV-25jEHUT-25jEKcT-25fWVhf-RCEXcd-SV8LpV-25jEKfD-25jEKuM-SFnC9j-25jEJge-25jEKqZ-25jEKmv-RFckj6-25jEJYB-HbXgMS-SHNi54-SV8M5H-SHNgbe-SHNhaZ-SFnAdq-RFcknH-SkhQXd-RFcjvc-SFnEQG-SHNhiV-25jEHoc-SV8KpP-SRynkd-SFnESq 

Sonia Fedyczkowski

Human Living Library: don’t judge a book by its cover

Shining a light on Endometriosis

What is a Human Living Library? Human Living Library gives you the chance to talk to Human Books" (real people), ask questions and find out about other peoples lives in ways you never thought possible.

This event is shining a light on Endometriosis. More than 830,000 (more than 10%) of Australian women suffer from endometriosis at some point in their life with the disease often starting in teenagers. There is a 7 to 12-year delay in diagnosis. The “books” have all experienced endometriosis in different ways and this human library gives you the chance to “borrow a human book” and join in respectful conversation about difference and diversity; where difficult questions are expected, encouraged and answered.

This event will be held on 28th March. March is world EndoMarch month, which campaigns to raise money for research and awareness of endometriosis.

You can find out more about Human Living Library project within Australia here. Subscribe here to be the first to know about our future events and exhibitions.

_________________________________________________________________

Event Details

When:

        - Wednesday, 28^th March 2020, 2:30pm – 4:30pm

Where:

-            - The Library, Ground floor
           Pearl Cove Library

How to book:

        - To register please email: events@pearlcovelibrary.com.au

_________________________________________________________________

There are three simple rules for a reading:

1. Readers may raise any topic or ask absolutely any question.
    Be curious. Be respectful.

2. It is a conversation - the human book can ask questions in return.

3. Either party can decline to answer or end the reading at any time.

Bookings are required and each session runs for 20 minutes.

 

Books
_________________________________________________________________

Bridget Hustwaite
Triple J Radio Presenter
Sufferer of Endometriosis

_________________________________________________________________

Emma Watkins
Wiggles performer
Sufferer of Endometriosis

_________________________________________________________________

Jenny King
High School Student
Sufferer of Endometriosis

_________________________________________________________________

Chiara Phillips
Emergency Department Nurse
Pearl Cove Public Hospital

_________________________________________________________________

Joyce Payne
Gynaecologist

_________________________________________________________________

Kristin Scarfe
Safe Work Australia

 

 

_________________________________________________________________

Contact event organiser

Contact Phone: (02) 9254 8745
Contact Email: pcl@pearlcovelibrary.com.au

_________________________________________________________________

Michelle Johnson