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

Post by Jenny Zhou