The TCK Experience Human Library Event

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The TCK Experience! 

 HUMAN LIBRARY EVENT

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~ Azure Beach Public Library~

What is a TCK?

    TCK stands for ‘third culture kid.’ A TCK is someone who grew up in a country or culture that is different to their parent’s home culture. Because of their experience growing up being exposed to two different cultures – their parent’s culture and the culture of the country they are living in – the culture they identify with ends up being a mix of both, a separate ‘third culture.’

What to Expect?

    In accordance with Harmony Week to celebrate our community's cultural diversity, Azue Beach Public Library is holding a human library event. This is an event where participants can check out a human library book, or in other words, set aside some time to have a converstion with a volunteer about a topic they have significant experience in. The aim is to start interesting and engaging conversations that people would typically avoid. Our event is themed around the many cultures and experiences that come with being a TCK in Australia. 

    Come and sit down with one of our 8 TCK human library books and have a conversation. This is an opportunity to learn about some of the different cultures that are a part of your community. Do you want to learn about the culture they grew up in? Perhaps you are interested in their unique cultural identity, or the struggles that come along with that. Bring any questions you may have and enjoy the conversation that follows.

Event Details:

    When: Tuesday 21/03/2023 

    Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm 

    Venue: Azure Beach Public Library, seating areas within the main library 

    Cost: Free 

Book Now! 

    Book a half hour session with one of our human library books. Children are to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Click HERE to book now! 

or

    Call 02 9753 2468 to book over the phone or find out more information.

    Book now before all the time slots fill up. Limited spots available.

Learn More

    To find out more about Human Library Events, follow this link to Human Library Australia 

https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/ 

    Want to learn more about being a TCK? Follow this link to the TCKid: Sydney Facebook page 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523743571184834/

Mikaela Small

What's Your Story?

What's Your Story? 

“To be called a refugee is the opposite of an insult; it is a badge of strength,                                                                 courage and victory.”

Tennessee Office for Refugees

https://www.istockphoto.com/photos/black-hands-holding-globe

The week of March 15th–21st is Harmony Week. It is a chance to honour the resilience and bravery of people who have had to leave their own country due to violence or persecution.

Azure Beach Library has the great privilege of hosting a Human Library event. It's a straightforward idea—refugees from the local community will volunteer to act as "human books,"   you  may then "borrow" one to "read," which essentially means to engage in conversation with them.

 Human Library project (https://humanlibrary.org/) which uses discussion to overcome prejudice and preconceptions, is where the idea came from. Each "human" book includes a synopsis of the author's experiences, one item that could surprise readers, an instance of prejudice they've encountered, and their beliefs.

Let's start the Conversations!

WHEN: MONDAY, 21/03/22

TIME: 10AM-11AM

VENUE: AT THE LIBRARY IN THE SMALL SEATING AREAS ON THE GROUND FLOOR

BOOK NOW ON EVENTBRITE

Limited spots available 

#humanlibrary #HarmonyWeek #library #azurebeachlibrary #ABPLevents,

Susanne Penfold

We are the Future - International Youth Day

 

We are the Future

International Youth Day

Youth today am I right… They are our Future! The youth today have so much to say… And so they should.

“International Youth Day is commemorated every year on the 12 August, bringing youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society”. 

                                       United Nations - International Youth Day International Youth Day | United Nations

About this event:

Come join our Azure Beach Public Library in the conversation of change, weather it’s for your own education, to have your voice be heard or simply to keep you up to date in issues sorrowing your youth today, all are welcome. International Youth Day was created to give youth a platform through youth education, engagement, innovation and entrepreneurial solutions.

Event Details:

📆Date: 12th August 2022

⌛Time: 10:00 am

📚Where: Azure Beach Library Room 2 Located adjacent to the library on the ground floor.

💰Cost: Free

What You'll Do:

• We will be having guest speakers from past International youth events such as the International youth festival to speak with you and ask question on topics such as health, wellbeing, climate action and biodiversity.
• A workshop on what we can do to make a world a better place, with tips, tricks and tools to take home on how to make your own compost/worm farm.
• And a quick tip course on Digital Technology and how you can use it for good like spreading the word on social issues that effect youth today.

💻Now don't worry if you can't make it not only will this event be live streamed but it'll be recorded too, there will be a live chat room💬so you too can feel involved and include. Although their will be some activities you'll be unable to do due to being virtual we hope if there is anything we can assist or help you with you contact us directly.📞We are the future.

How to book:

Book directly: Eventbrite Australia - Discover Great Events or Create Your Own    or 

Call Us On:  (02) 1234 1234

For More Information On Living Library Events & Others Like Theses:

Living Libraries: Human Library Australia

International Youth Day Info: International Youth Day | United Nations 

Posted By: Penny Hass

        

My experience is not a tale … Don’t let my experience to be misunderstood

 

                               Human library in mental health for youth

Introduction 

The hardest thing is to acknowledge issues in mental health especially in youth. In this time of age of pandemic the number of youth mental health is in increasing by the numbers.

  Whether they ignore their symptoms or not knowing what is mental health in early symptoms. Lots of students have to do their study online without any connection to their peers neither with their teachers physically. Any connection will be through internet and no physical connection except within family member at home.  

This is becoming a problem in their mental health as they needs the physical connection with their peers not only with their direct family. Many has lost their life because of this situation. They are not knowing what to do and where to get help. 

Human Library! Human Library! 

In this event our Human libraries are a person or persons who have had an experience in mental health or someone who is professional with in particular topic of the event and sharing these experience in their life or with their knowledge to the reader. They will giving the you information about their real life journey and knowledge of mental health in youth. 

Presenting you with the topic of youth with mental health and how to overcoming it. As a book, our human libraries can provide you their experiences and you ask any appropriate questions related to mental health and on how they managed their issue.  You can also can ask about any help from the human libraries' professionals what help are available in our area.

How to book our event? Please go to our website www.azurebeachcouncil.com.au  or directly to one of our branch’s library.  

Where: will be held at the Azure Library Courtyard

When: 10 October 2022 10am - 12 pm  

Links:

https://www.aihw.gov.au › reports › australias-health › mental-health

https://www.metroassist.org.au

Our Human Library:

Dr Christina Roberts is from Blah Psychologist who is specialist in children mental health with years of experience.

  

Rebecca Wright is one of the youth who have been suffering with PTSD for about four years and overcome it recently with the help of Dr Christina.

Elijah George is one of our human libraries' speaker with depression experience and developed help by reaching out Metro Assist as a young child. 

William Dominic is one of a social worker specialist in youth mental health from Metro Assist Agency

Angelica Ryan is one of the youth as a human library's speaker.  She overcome anxiety and depression.  She reached out Metro Assist with help about 4 years ago. 

Windi Tran 

"Forget Me Not” – Human Library Event

Have you ever found yourself gazing at a stranger and thinking "if I could read your mind, what a tale your thoughts would tell"? There is a rich collection of stories in each of us and ABPL is celebrating our community stories by hosting a human library event. This will be a chance for people to loan out people as "books" and discover their stories. To find out more information about human libraries visit https://www.humanlibraryaus.org

As part of dementia action week our "books" will be people in the early stages of dementia. The event aims to educate people about dementia, challenge our preconceived notions of this condition, and learn every day acts of kindness that make a meaningful difference for this marginalised group. To learn more about dementia visit https://www.dementia.org.au

Event date: 3 September 2022 and 4 September 2022

Event times: 11 am to 4 pm

Event location: Azure Beach Public library (Open space seating areas)

CLICK HERE FOR BOOKINGS

(Please note bookings secure 30 minute time slots)

Meet Our "Books"

We advise patrons that our books have been de-identified for privacy reasons.

Manjula

"Cooking was my passion, but these days I can get confused, I can still cook but I just need a little help..."

George

"I used to be a nurse, but lately I spend a lot of time gardening. Sometimes I'll see strange creatures visiting me in my garden…"

Muhammad

"I was heartbroken when I lost my ability to read. But I'm lucky because my partner makes time to read to me. It's like going on a tiny adventure with him…"

Akari

"It was hard accepting all the help at first. But I'm realising more and more that care-work shouldn't be an individual burden. It's a collective responsibility. I personally feel so joyful when I get to help somebody…"

                       

         STAND ALONGSIDE REFUGEES

Sunday 26th June

10:00am - 3:00pm

Pearl Cove Library

Azure room

Come and borrow a living book! As part of refugee week we are holding a human library event where you can talk to refugees new to our country.

What is a human library?

The Human Library is an international organization and movement that first started in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2000. It aims to address people's prejudices by helping them to talk to those they would not normally meet. The organisation uses a library analogy of lending people rather than books.

 

Learn more about human library Australia -

https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/

What is refugee week?

Refugee week is an annual celebration, informing the public about refugees and celebrating their contributions. It raises awareness of the issues affecting refugees.

Our living books

Ibrahim Bol

From South Sudan

Hasna Hassan

From Syria

Bibi khan

From Afghanistan 

Olena Volodko

From Ukraine

For more information please contact us -

Pearl Cove libray -Tele: (02) 9908 6756

MARC GRAHAM 7/06/2022

Open Like a Book

What is a Human Library, it provides someone with an opportunity to meet someone different and learn about these people experiences regarding their gender, race, sexual orientation and many more. Think of this person like a library book, they're open to providing information about these topic that are apart of their every day life. More information can be found Here

Naidoc week celebrates the culture and history as well as the achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This is held every year on the first week of July and  provides a chance for people to learn more about this vibrant culture. More information can be found here

 

So we invite everyone to our Human library event 'Open like a Book' on the 8th of July to celebrate Naidoc Week. We are gonna have 10 people from the Aboriginal community come in and tell us about their personal life experiences and their family history. This event will be held in Azure Beach library within the courtyard on Sunday the 3rd of July at 12 AM and you can register for a ticket on Eventbrite.

Bradley Powell

The stories that make us!

 
Come and join us for Human Living Library for Harmony Week in 2023! Explore your first Living Books experiences.

Date and time :  2pm to 3.30 pm on 26 March 2023

Location / Venue : Pearl Cove Public Library (44 Lighting Way, Azure Beach, NSW 2100) 

Booking Information : Through Eventbrite on the Azure Beach Public Library website.

Living Library is a global program which allows real people to tell their stories. During Harmony Week 2023 Azure Beach Library will be hosting our first ever living library event. We will focusing on the stories of immigrants living in our community and the challenges and hardships that they faced, leaving difficult circumstances and resettling far from home. 

We believe by listen each other stories, we can get to know each other better. 

About Our Speakers : 

Amina Ibrahim, who left Syria in 2013 shortly after the outbreak of Civil War. 

Mohammad Abdul, a journalist from Afghanistan who left after being threatened by Taliban. 

Harry Cheng, who was born in Guangdong, China became involved in activism whilst studying law. After drawing attention to corruption amongst local officials, he began to receive threats and left China fearing for his safety, eventually settling in Australia.

Sarah Burke, who works with migrants in the Neighbourhood Centre and has many experiences helping people coming from difficult background to settle in Azure Beach Community.      

https://www.harmony.gov.au/resources/posters

                                                                                                                                                         

For more information, please visit Harmony Week.

For queries contact the program coordinator on 02 9171 ####

For upcoming library events, please go ABPL Programs and Events or Current Weekly Events.

Posted by: Jung Kang Pliner

More than a Book

More than a Book

Date: Tuesday 21st March

Time: 10:30 am - 12:30pm

Location: Azure Room

To book please call: 

Pearl Cove Library Phone number: (02) 93451896

                                Celebrating Harmony | Cultural Identity | ReachOut Australia

Do you want to celebrate diverse backgrounds? 

Come to the Human Library, which provides opportunities for diverse and often marginalised members of society to share their rich stories and experiences. Sharing in a safe space creates acceptance and unity amongst everyone. Come and hear our four human books: a person with autism, a person who has been homeless, a person who is Muslim, and a person who was unemployed. 

Our Human Books

Hannah Gadsby

Hannah Gadsby, Australian comedian, writer, and actress

She talks about being homeless.

Waleed Aly

Waleed Aly, Australian writer, academic, lawyer, and broadcaster

He talks about being Muslim. 

 Jessica-Jane Applegate

                              

Jessica- Jane Applegate is a para Olympian swimming champion. 

She talks about diversity in sport.

                         

 Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford is an actor who talks about not being able to find work in his early years as an actor.

He talks about having to train to become a carpenter so he could support his family. 

Australia is a very diverse nation. It's citizens come from a variety of religions, abilities, socio economic status and cultural backgrounds. This event will be of interest to anyone. 

                                                      

Work by Stephanie Fung

Human Library Event - Bonds formed through love

Human Library

Bonds formed through love

What is a human Library? 

A human library is a library event where you are able to learn and hear about peoples first hand experiences (as if they were a book you were checking out from the library). You can 'borrow' these human books and have one on one conversations with them during the event.

Bonds formed through love

Azure Beach Public Library is hosting this event in recognition of Social Inclusion Week. Adoption can often come across with mixed messages, some that are positive and some that are negative and the process can be complex. 

By attending this event you will be informed on how adoption works in Australia, the benefits of adopting, the different types of adoption and have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more.

This event will have a specialist from Family and Community Services (FACS) and discussions with two families speaking about their experiences with adoption. Talking and learning from these stories will be educational and enlightening.

Places are limited please RSVP to attend.

Meet our human books

Mr John and Mrs Angela Brown and their adopted daughter Paris

Mr Christos and Mrs Julia Yusuf and their adopted twin boys Edmund and David

Family and Community Services (FACS) specialist

Mr Jackson King

Date: 19/11/2022, Social Inclusion Week
Time: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm 
Location: Azure Beach Public Library Courtyard
RSVP to: ABPL.events@gmail.com 
Or contact us at (02) 9837 92XX

For more information on Human Library Events visit: https://humanlibrary.org/

For more information on adoption contact;

Adoption services;

02 9716 3003

https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/families/adoption

 

Posted by: Jayde Reeve