From Trash to Treasure: Let's Create New Memories this IYD!

 

Junk Journalling Workshop (15+) 

 

Where: Large Meeting Room

When:Tuesday, August 12th @ 7.30pm

Why: To commemorate IYD in style 

 

Book now via Eventbrite - limited numbers!

Let's become 'Responsible Consumers' this International Youth Day (IYD) and turn everyday rubbish into tangible memories.

Join other crafty-minded peers to collect, curate and celebrate International Youth Day 

What's this 'IYD' business?

 Tuesday August 12th is International Youth Day, a day all about young people and the issues they face. 

To find out more about International Youth Day and the Sustainable Development Goals, click here for a brief overview.

Did you know? Half of the world's population is 30 or younger. That's some serious people power!  

Junk journalling is an emerging trend on Instagram, TikTok, Threads and more.This event will teach you how to become a 'Responsible Consumer' by reducing, reusing and recycling waste to create mementos of your life.  

 

 

 

What do I need to bring?

Bring your receipts, movie tickets, food wrappers and other paper rubbish. 

All your essential craft supplies (scissors, glue, notebook) will be provided. 

Feel free to bring any additional stickers, washi tape or photos you'd like to use. 

For further information, including accessibility requests, please contact:

Luc Boxall

511 Event Coordinator

 

 

Image attributions: 

Both images were sourced using Unsplash and are royalty free. 

First image - https://unsplash.com/photos/a-collage-of-pictures-and-words-on-a-wooden-surface-2-W--uAhoxc

Second image -  https://unsplash.com/photos/a-collage-of-different-types-of-papers-Jvg271bnivI

 

From Trash to Art Workshop | International Youth Day

! From Trash to Art !

! From Tin Can to Pot Plant !

Photo credit: Dreamstime.com

Join us for International Youth Day,

Azure Beach Public Library is hosting a creative workshop right in our courtyard. This workshop will align with this year's theme: Youth Empowerment for a Sustainable Future and aim to raise awareness around recycling and waste reduction.

In this workshop we will be transforming used tin cans into beautiful pots for our plants. So come along and create something useful out of the trash you planned on throwing away.

Book here

 

Event Details

Date: 12/08/2025

Time: 12PM - 1:30PM

Location: Library Courtyard at Azure Beach Public Library

For information about why this event is taking place check out the following link:

https://www.recyclenow.com/how-to-recycle/why-is-recycling-important

Breanna McCormack

Redesign Your Future! at Azure Beach Library

Calling all environmentalists!

 

Photo Credit: John Spencer

As part of International Youth Day, the Azure Beach Library is holding a workshop for young people aged 15-24 with guest speaker Jo Taranto to discuss how YOU as the new leaders of digital innovation can impact the foundations of society and learn how to keep our future sustainable.

Work together! Build connections!

Foster the love and knowledge of our interconnected society!

 

Join us and learn how energy, water, agriculture, and even waste industries relate to our ecological impact and what can or will be done in upcoming years.

WHEN: 

August 12th, 2025

4PM - 5:30PM

WHERE: 

Azure Beach Library

Cove Meeting Room

 

BOOK HERE

Property of the Azure Beach Library - Post by Chris Nguyen

28/05/2025

Revamp & Restyle

 

Revamp & Restyle

Get ready to stitch, style, and save the planet at our International Youth Day event! Join us at Azure Beach Library on 12 August 2025, from 4:00–5:30 PM, for Revamp & Restyle – a creative upcycling workshop just for youth aged 15–24. 

This hands-on event will teach you how to transform your worn-out clothes into bold new fashion using sewing, patching, embroidery, and more. Bring an old item of clothing, and leave with a fresh, eco-friendly look you’ve created yourself! Register here to reserve your spot.

Location:  

Azure Beach Library, Cove Meeting Room 

To learn more about fast fashion and sustainability practices in the industry visit: https://www.cleanup.org.au/fastfashion 

By Brinlee Stephenson

Poster was made on Canva.