Youth Takeover: Problem-Solving with Technology

Come join us for International Youth Day as we have a discussion with Marcus Jones, 23-year-old entrepreneur and content creator who has his own software company as well as multiple businesses! We will explore his journey as a young innovator in the technology field and how other young people can follow a similar path to him.

When: 12 August 2025 – 11:00am to 12:30pm

Where: Azure Room at Azure Library

Register on the Azure Library Website.

Image from: https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/sg-message-international-youth-day

Click on the following link to gain a better understanding of the background and history of International Youth Day: https://www.un.org/en/observances/youth-day/background

#internationalyouthday #youthtakeover #youthandtechnology #speakerevent #entrepreneurship

M.M

 

CREATIONARY BOOKS

Re-purpose and reuse - turn old books into art!  

18th of August 6pm – 7pm
AS Library / Cove meeting Room

 
Tickets: $15AUD General  
Free to AB Library members 

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*Book in advance as places are limited 

Celebrate International Youth Day - foster collaboration through creative reuse, give books a second life!   
 
Jo Leigh from Reverse Garbage will introduce you to the innovative and inexpensive possibilities of sustainable reuse of materials. Re-purpose and reuse - turn old books into art! Jo will give you tips, tricks and ideas – we are giving you old books to create your own masterpiece.  
 

We will start off the workshop with an in-depth look at the waste crisis in Australia and how transition to a circular economy can lead to a sustainable future. This blend of discussion and play is a great way to enhance connections and kick start conversations about sustainable choices.   
 
Browse our vast library collection of DIY paper craft and art books for an inspiration and ideas.  Dig deeper to get information of a waste-free environment from our non-fiction section.  
 
Attendees on the night are welcome to enter their creation to the art competition and win a $50 voucher from local art shop    
Selected entries will be on display at AB Library

All enquiries: 
Natalie Kalinova
96857590 (9am-5pm Monday to Friday)
events@ablib.gov.au

Read more about International Youth Day  

  

Race into the Library for International Youth Day

Race into the Azure Beach Public Library for International Youth Day 2025

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Join us in the library on the 12th of August to celebrate International Youth Day (opens in new window) with discussions about the United Nations Youth Sustainable Development Goals:

👉 social inclusion irrespective of age

 inclusive, safe and sustainable spaces 👈

👉 sustainable consumption

 check out the latest library resources and .... 👇

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👉 Mario Kart competition using newest library technology resources: 

Nintendo Switch and a range of games

Ages 15 - 24

Date: 12th August 2025

Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Location: Azure Beach Public Library

Book now on eventbrite.com.au or contact events@abpl.nsw.gov.au

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Fashion Forward: Shaping our future with Climate Action

Celebrate the power of young people in shaping our world this UN International Youth Day.

Have you ever wanted to make or mend your own clothes?

What real-world, local action can we take to protect the climate?

You're invited to attend our youth fashion show with a focus on sustainable practices, celebrating designs from local young fashion artists and exchanging ideas on how to make and mend fashion sustainably.

​Fashion show for climate action! Local youth artists!

Day and time: Wednesday 12 August 2026

Location: Azure Room, Azure Beach Public Library

Register for free! Click here [Eventbrite]

We will be celebrating the sustainable practices of young fashion artists in our community with a fashion show as well as a Q&A session, discussing sustainable creative practices, local climate action we can take in our community and how you can get involved here at the library.

This year’s International Youth Day theme is

‘Youth Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals’.

Read about the United Nations Alliance for Sustainable Fashion here.

For any questions or further information, Email Miranda@AzurePublicLibrary.com.au

or visit us at Azure Beach Public Library

Miranda L

🤝Working Together For International Youth Day 2025

(Source: https://unyouth.org.au/)

It's hard to envision changing the world on your own but together we can change anything!

For International Youth Day 2025 Azure Beach Public Library is Partnering with Youth Action NSW and other local organisations to empower young people to organise and act toward building a better tomorrow.

(Source: https://youthaction.org.au/)

See what local organsations you can get involved in!

Ask questions to our guests about the topics that you care about!

See all the others in your community that care!

Raffle for all who register!

Date: 12 August 2025

Time: 12 to 1:30pm

Where: Azure Public Library Courtyard

Register here today! 

💪Youth Empowerment

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Are you 15-24 and interested in hearing from other people your age? Well, this is the event for you!

Azure Beach Library invites you to come for an exciting event where we will be listening to and discussing with top performing youth members and discussing their achievements and ways they are hoping their contribution will impact the future world and environment and how you can contribute to society as well. The event is a TED style talk where you will be able to:

Learn what organisations and events you can get involved in

Ask our speakers questions about what they care about and how they are actively impacting the world right now

Meet and connect with other youth your age in your community that care and want to change the world with you

This workshop will align with this year's theme: Youth-driven solutions for a sustainable future.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday 12 August 2025

🕒Time: 12pm-1:30pm (90 minutes)

📍 Location: Azure Beach Library – Azure Room

💵Cost: Free – Bookings Essential

☎️ Bookings: Book Here

for more information on what International youth day is about follow this link: International Youth Day

For any questions contact me by email here: Jo@AzurebeachLib.com

or by phone: 0219216431

Jo Nissan

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Scroll to Solution - International Youth Day

WHAT// Scroll to Solution: Transforming digital consumption into action
WHEN // Tuesday, 12 August 2025 - 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
WHERE // Azure Beach Public Library - Azure Room
BOOK // Free. Bookings essential.

Join us for International Youth Day as we explore how young people can your transform digital consumption into meaningful action. Scroll to Solution is a hands-on seminar where you'll take part in a Digital Detox and Reconnect activity, learn to identify misinformation, and discover how social media can be used to advocate for causes that matter to you. Local experts in digital literacy and sustainable development will share tips on how to use your online presence for real-world impact.

Photo by Joe Ciciarelli on Unsplash

Learn more about global youth action: International Youth Day

Check out our other library events here.

Want to learn more about sustainability and you? Check out these links:

Australian Youth Climate Coalition

Office for Youth Climate Action

Youth Advisory Council on Climate Change

Patricia Riddel

Envisioning Our Future - an International Youth Day Event

 Are you a young local creative?

Do you want your art to have a political impact?

We want to see your vision!

Come to the Cove Meeting Room at Azure Beach Public Library on 12 August 2025 at 4:15 pm (for a start time of 4:30pm) to join a collaborative art-making session with other young creatives. 

[ https://social.desa.un.or/issues/youth/events/iyd2025]

To celebrate International Youth Day, you and your peers will create a 3-panel artwork about the future you want to live in. Your artwork will be displayed in Azure Beach Town Hall.

[https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/event/young-people-drawing-into-painting-workshop-practical-15-19]

You’ll be supported by local mural and mixed-media collage artist Susie Haynes to deliver three pieces you’ll be proud to display. You’ll also collaborate to prepare an artist statement that will be hung with the work to ensure your message is clear to your community.

Basic materials will be provided free of charge, but bring anything you like to create with – photos, fabric, your favourite acrylic/watercolour paint – and tell a friend!

Get your tickets here.

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See you there!

[Suri Holmes]

PR💥JECT ⚡PARK: From Ideas to Impact ❓➡️💪 - An Interactive Workshop

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Ignite Ideas. Create Impact.

Join us @ Azure Beach Public Library this International Youth Day for:

"PROJECT SPARK: From Ideas to Impact", 
a 90‑minute Interactive Workshop for youth aged 15–24.

WHERE? Azure Beach Public Library, Cove Meeting Room 

WHEN? Tuesday, 12th August 2025 
            3:30pm – 5:00pm 

WHO? Young People aged 15–24

FREE EVENT - Registration Required due to Limited Seating
SIGN UP HERE

WHY?
Aligned with the UN theme “Local Youth Actions for SDGs and Beyond”, 
Project Spark empowers young people to act locally while thinking globally.  
It strengthens civic participation by turning the library
into a space for youth-driven conversation and innovation.

HOW?
In small groups, participants will explore local challenges,
connect them to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
and design creative solutions.
Teams will pitch their ideas to show how
youth-led action can spark change.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:
Teamwork and collaboration
Creative problem‑solving
Confidence in leading and sharing ideas
Real solutions for local challenges

Learn more about International Youth Day 
and UNESCO's Global Movement for Young People: 
International Youth Day | UNESCO

For further information, contact: Azure Beach Public Library
☎️: (02) 5555 5555  📧: library@azurebeach.nsw.gov.au

Ready To Spark Ideas?
Register for Project Spark Today!

      

(Image Credit: TAFE NSW Ultimo)

(Image Credit: https://www.unmgcy.org/international-youth-day-2025)

By  Kevin Vaa