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

(Designed by Ibrandify / Freepik)

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 .... 👇

(Image: http://flic.kr/p/8rQbwx)

👉 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