We are All on the Same Page

Get excited! A Human Library Event is coming in March! 

 

In March 2023, Azure Beach Library will be hosting the We are all on the Same Page Human Library program. It will be hosted in the Azure Beach Library Main Building. 

This event corresponds with the week in which Harmony Day falls, an annual day to promote inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background. This upcoming "We are all on the Same Page" human library program embodies these values.

 A Human Library is an event in which customers can book a timed session to talk one on one to another person and ask them questions in order to learn about life experiences and ideas different to their own, and broaden their worldview by meeting someone they wouldn't usually meet.

This library event will be focused on multiculturalism in the Azure Beach Community. For the "We are all on the Same Page" Program there will be five volunteers from the local community, from Australian First Nations, German, Italian, Filipino and New Zealander cultural backgrounds, who will be "Living Books" for the program. 

The event will be run on Saturday March 25th 2023 from 12pm to 2pm. You can book a fifteen minute session with a Living Book of your choice in person, over the phone (0123 456 789) or through our email AzureBeachLibrary@outlook.com. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult if they attend a Living Book session.

To learn more about Human Libraries, visit this link: https://humanlibrary.org/ 

When: Saturday March 25th 12-2pm. 

Where: Azure Beach Library Main Building 

Contact us in person, over the phone (0123 456 789) or at AzureBeachLibrary@outlook.com

 

(Credit to Syracuse University for above image)

(Created by Finnley (Lydia) Vale)

Keywords: Human Library, Learning, Culture, Event, Program

 

‘Interconnected Elements’

Come and join the Human Library and borrow an Indigenous Human book

In partnership with NAIDOC week July 3 – July 10, 2022

"Human library CEP-12" by University of the Fraser Valley is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

 

Sunday 3 July 2022

10 am – 11 am

Inside the Azure Beach library

Adults-only event.

 

Have you ever wanted to know about Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander peoples' connection with the land, family, law, ceremony, and language? These are the Interconnected elements that make up indigenous culture.

The Human Library is designed to challenge stereotypes and prejudice. Through conversation and understanding, it aims to build respectful relationships and communities. The Human Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers to hear and learn about their experiences and can share their knowledge (humanlibrary.org).

In partnership with NAIDOC week, Azure Beach Library is proud to present its first Indigenous Human Library. We will have available to borrow, 10 human books. Each book will share with you an Interconnected element. You will spend 15 minutes with your borrowed book where you can have a conversation.

Come to the library, borrow a book, and learn about interconnection at the Azure Beach Library. Books available to borrow:

Land

Family

Law

Ceremony

Language

Bookings through Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.com.au

Supporting NAIDOC week https://www.naidoc.org.au/

Elisa Theeb

     The most important conversation you’ve never had

Dying to Know Day

An annual campaign that empowers Australians at all stages of life to

live and die well. 

            

     A ‘Human Library’ event brought to you by Azure Beach Library

Event description.

It happens to all of us, death, dying, grief, why then is it so hard to talk about, to prepare, to plan?

Our Dying to Know Day event will put you in touch with people who care and can help you initiate these conversations, this 'Death Literacy' with your loved ones so that all of us can be celebrated and remembered the way we chose to be.

When reading a Human book, you control the conversation and it goes where you, the reader, wants it to. You get the chance to ask the questions you want to know but have not been previously able to ask. Our human library will consist of volunteers who are happy to share their knowledge and experiences with you, no question is off limits - dont leave with regrets. 

We will be covering topics such as:

How to communicate your wishes to your family

What is an Advance Care Plan, what are the benefits of having one and how to write one?

How to arrange a natural burial.

Learn the role of a death doula.

How to ask your loved one what their last wishes are.

Losing a child.

  Date:     8th August 2022

  Time:   1:00pm - 4:30pm

  Location:    Azure Room, Azure Beach Library

  Bookings:  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/   or by calling  Azure Beach Library on (02) xxxx xxxx 

  Our Industry guests :                                                                                            

 

      Kylie Gangemi   Death Doula    NSW & ACT  

   Cale,  Co-Founder - Bare Cremation  

      https://bare.com.au/funeral-areas/nsw-cremations

   Frank,  Dying with Dignity Spokesperson    

   https://dwdnsw.org.au

Julie Dimech Angel Gowns Australia, President & NSW State Co-ordinator

Angel Gowns Australia Inc - Australias first supplier of baby and childrens burial gowns

There will also be representatives from:

The Last Hurrah - personalised funerals   https://www.lasthurrahfunerals.com.au/

Go Gentle Australia - End of life planning tools (gogentleaustralia.org.au)

Web Links:

 Dying to Know Day

                        

  Human Library Australia

  YOUR Final Checklist (squarespace.com)

If you have any questions regarding this event please contact Ann Peiper at

ann.peiper@azurebeachlibrary.com.au or on (02) 9876 5432

 

Ann Peiper

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The Human Library Presents..."Best. Job. Ever!"

 

 

The Human Library Presents...Best. Job. Ever!

FREE Event

Date: Friday 12th August

Time: 4pm - 6pm

Location: Azure Beach Public Library - Main Space

As part of International Youth Week, Azure Beach Public Library has teamed up with The Human Library to bring you three unique and inspiring speakers (or books as we call them!). 

Caitlin Castillo - Age 25 - Professional Dancer in New York, born in Azure Beach and trained at NIDA.

Source: Unsplash

Captain Robbie Simms - Age 45 - Indigenous Airline Pilot for Virgin Airlines, one of the first Indigenous pilots in Australia.

Source: National Indigenous Times 

Ruby Landry - Age 30 - Graphic Novel Artist for Penguin Publishers. Works remotely from Azure Beach.

Source: Steve Wilson, home-office1 - Flickr

How does a Human Library work?

The Human Library provides safe spaces for people to “read” another person (a Human Book), gain a greater understanding of human diversity and increase people's respect for difference https://www.humanlibraryaus.org
Under the theme of International Youth Day, our three speakers will describe the gruelling training sessions, midnight practise flights and constant knockbacks to land the job of their dreams. They will explore the themes of determination and resilience and you, the audience, will have a chance to ask them questions about their experience.

Career counsellors will be on hand to speak to attendees that feel inspired and tea/coffee and light snacks are also available after the talks. 

Spaces are limited so book today!

To book, visit Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com.au or contact Azure Beach Public Library on 1234-5678 or email azurebeach@public.library.com.

For  more  information please contact the organiser, Catherine Douglas on xxxx-xxx-xxx

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