International Youth Day: Celebrating Youth Achievement in Sustainability

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko

When: 12/08/24 4.00PM to 5.00PM

Where: At Azure Beach Library, Azure Room,  

Bookings through Eventbrite (Link forthcoming) 

Join us at Azure Beach library in celebrating International Youth Day with a showcase of the achievements of our community. This year’s theme is From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development and as such we are displaying presentations from the citizens of Azure Beach between the ages of 15 and 25 who have contributed to technological solutions to sustainability problems.  

The main event will be held in the Azure Room at our main library building, where our young achievers will display posters, explain their work, and receive an award from our Librarian. We especially encourage fellow young people to attend to see what is possible and find out how you can help build sustainable futures! Come and see what our bright young minds are capable of doing.

Harriet O'Sullivan

'Update the Planet of our Future' - Event 12th August

Update the Planet of our Future

Azure Beach public library will be hosting International Youth Day! 

In honor of this year's IYD theme "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development" Azure Beach Public Library will be putting on a 1 1/2-hour workshop. This workshop will help young adults find their creativity while learning about how to make a worldwide difference.  'Have you ever wanted to make a change?' - Anonymous. This workshop will inform you on the environmental issues the world is facing and how technology can be used to prevent damage. 

So, what will happen:

What: 

•  A talk on environmental engineering by professor, James Ball 
•  Enviromental-friendly discussion
•  Operation: Create your own Planet saving technology 

When: 

• 12th August at 4:30pm - 5pm 

Where: 

•  Azure Beach Public Library's 'Azure room'

Who: 

• All you, youth and young Adults!

How: 

• Book on the Azure Beach Public Library website or book via library: 44 Lighting Way, Azure Beach NSW 2100

For more information on International Youth Day, please follow the link: International Youth Day 2024 "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development" | Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)

You don't want to get FOMO! The winner gets their 'Planet saving Technology' posted on the library's website

Anesha Govender BSBINS511

Stories Without Borders: celebrating courage and resilience

At Auzure Beach Public Library, we believe in the power of stories. Stories have the power to inspire us, connect us, share wisdom, and, promote empathy and understanding. That's why we are so excited to announce our upcoming Human Library event during Refugee Week: Stories without Borders.

Refugee Week 2024

If you've never heard of a Human Library before, it's kind of like a regular library, but the books are human! Our Human books will be sharing their stories and experiences as refugees. From the challenges they've faced to the contributions they've made to our community, these stories are all about resilience, courage and hope. 

Join us for an afternoon of storytelling, connection, and celebration.

Date: Thursday 20 June 2024

Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Azure Beach Library

No need to book your spot, but spaces are limited.

Keep an eye on our social media to get a sneak-peak at our selection of human books.

Visit Refugee Week and Human Library to learn more about the inspiration behind our event.

-Jasmine Banister-Williams

A Human Library Event

 "Over the Top"

Remembrance Day (A Human Library)

In conjunction with Remembrance Day, the Azure Beach Public Library will be holding a Human Library Event. Veterans who served in Australians Armed Forces during some of the most historic battles will be here to give talks and answer any questions. 

What is a Human Library?

A human library are "books" that are human. Each of these books volunteer to take part in the library and share their story. Like a regular library, the Human Library has a book jacket and description, and a “reader” can check out “books” on a topic that he/she/they may be interested in learning more about. (https://libraryguides.nau.edu/humanlibrary)

click on link for a human book event https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4b6OJVEsZE

For more information about human libraries please click on the link below. 

https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/ 

9 RAR Australian Army - Vietnam War

The Human Books

World War II  

Pte John Williams                         Australian 2nd Division Infantry  

Sgt Ted Finch                                  Australian 3rd Armoured Division Infantry 

  

Vietnam War  

Fl Lt. Robert Wilkes                     No 9 Squadron RAAF - Chopper pilot  

Lt Michael Howard                     1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR)  

Corp. Luke Owens                       101st Field Battery, Royal Australian Artillery  

 

Gulf War 

Lt Sally Ford                                 USNS Comfort - Medical nurse  

Sub Lt. Steven Pilman             HMAS Adelaide (RAN) - chopper pilot  

Petty Officer Harry Jones       HMAS Darwin  

Midshipman Tom Dewan       HMAS Success  

Seaman Jeffrey Coates           HMAS Adelaide  

Event Details: 

Date: 10th November 2022 

Time: 10am - 12pm 

Location: Azure Beach Public Library - Library Courtyard (weather permitting).

Cost: Free Entry

Numbers are limited so get in early (first come first serve basis) you can registrar your interest via Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/ 

(Click on website link above once open, click on AZURE BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY then EVENTS followed by HUMAN LIBRARY and then follow the prompts to provide your information before printing out ticket.)

Light refreshments are provided as well as food can be brought from the No.8 Café. 

Should you require further information please do not hesitate to contact Azure Beach Public Library staff on (03) 8677-9900 or contact via email at enquiries@PearlCoveLib.com.au

                    

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them."

Dion Mate

Borrow a Human:
Remembrance Day
The Spirit of Mateship

Photo by Susanne Nilsson, used under the Creative Commons license.

Come along to Azure Beach Public Library and borrow a human to learn their stories and find out what the spirit of mateship means to them.

Everyone is welcome to attend this event, however we at Azure Beach Public Library would like to extend a particularly warm invitation to our multicultural community.

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Event Details

Date			Sunday, 13th November 2022
Time			10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location			Azure Beach Public Library Courtyard
Cost			Free

Light refreshments will be provided. Walk-in attendees are welcome, however to avoid disappointment please click here to book your session.

We are here to help if you have any questions. Get in touch with us:

• (02) 9717 ####
• hello@azurebeachpubliclibrary.gov.au
• Talk to a friendly member of the Azure Beach Public Library team in person

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Meet Our Human Books

Robert Thompson Robert served with the RAAF during WWII.

Mary Williams Mary survived the Bombing of Darwin.

Irene Sayed Irene is an Afghani refuge who arrived in 2013.

Kevin Flood Kevin was adopted as a child from Sudan.

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Find Out More

• Human libraries
• Remembrance Day

Azure Beach Public Library

(02) 9717 ####  |  hello@azurebeachpubliclibrary.gov.au  |  44 Lighting Way, Azure Beach

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