Dementia Action Week 2023 Human Library Event
As part of Dementia Action Week 2023, Azure Beach Public Library, partnered with Dementia Australia, is hosting a Human Library event where you can borrow Human “Books" to have an informal conversation. We have invited four Human “books” who share their stories with others in a safe environment. It is an opportunity for you to connect with people they would not normally have the occasion to speak to within their community, to better understand the life experiences of others and to challenge their own assumptions, prejudices and stereotypes. Each of our human “books” can be borrowed for up to 30 minutes for you to listen to their stories and learn what they know.
How about a date with a good book?
Event Details
When: Monday, 18 September 2023
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Azure Beach Public Library, Library Courtyard
Cost: Free but bookings are essential
Bookings: Book via Eventbrite here
Titles of the Books
1. Living with Dementia
Yvonne - sharing her story of supporting her mother during her final days and learning to navigate through the pain and grief of losing someone you love.
2. Mind Your Brian
Jack - receiving a diagnosis of younger onset dementia at the age of 59 brought with it a ‘period of darkness’ as he came to terms with the ways his life had irrevocably changed.
3. Dealing with Dementia
Kristen - Kristen's father sadly passed away this year, but his memory will linger in the words she has lovingly written.
4. Dementia Diary
Diana - sharing her experience of caring for her husband John who lives with Alzheimer’s disease.
What is a Human Library - It is a concept that allows people to borrow human beings instead of books and have conversations with them. The idea is to challenge stereotypes and prejudices by facilitating dialogue between different groups of people. For more information visit https://humanlibrary.org/
For information on Dementia Action Week 2023 visit https://www.dementia.org.au/dementia-action-week
Contact Us:
For further information on the event please contact Azure Beach Library
via email
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