Trash in Fashion

 Trash in Fashion 

International Youth Day 2024

Join the Azure Beach Library to discuss sustainable futures for International Youth Day 2024!

Young people are today’s main targets of the fast fashion industry, with unethical online stores that sell clothes made of plastic and petroleum being promoted at a large scale through social media to teenagers and young adults. The outpouring of rapidly changing social media trends has endorsed mass overconsumption that destroys the planet as landfill begins to overflow with items that have only been worn once.  

The Azure Beach Library is partnering with a sustainability expert to share with young people how to live more sustainable lives for International Youth Day and discuss issues such as fast fashion, social media advertisement, and overconsumption. 

Important Info!

Day: 12th of August, 2024 

Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm 

Location: The Azure Beach Library 

Cost: Free!

Limited spots available! Book now!

Bookings are essential

For more information about this event, please contact: genevieveverywealthyandreal@azurebeach.gov.au

For more information about International Youth Day:

https://www.un.org/en/observances/youth-day

Genevieve Grouse

Unity From Diversity - Let's Bridge Worlds For Australia Day

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Australia Day serves as a celebration of our nation's vibrant diversity. There is power in forming unity from this diversity, since we all collectively contribute a wealth of knowledge, culture, and prosperity to Australia.

We invite everyone to join us before Australia Day in a special human library event, where we will bridge your world to another through the stories shared by 4 diverse living 'books'. 

These 'books' are:

Larry A Gumbaynggirr elder, whose story speaks to First Nations' enduring connection to the land and Australia's complex history.

Image from Adam Jones

Aisha A refugee from Syria, whose story highlights resilience and hope for those seeking sanctuary in Australia.

Image from UN Women Europe and Central Asia

Sally A second-generation Chinese Australian, whose story demonstrates the impact of generational changes in Australia.

Image from Ai Yah

Edmund An immigrant from the United Kingdom, whose story brings up experiences shaped by migration and adaptation.

Image from Travis Nep Smith

With this event, you can choose one of the above 'books' for a 30-minute session where they will share their story. To register, please do one of the following by 11th January 2025:

• Click HERE for the online registration form
• Send an email to hello@azurebeachpubliclibrary.gov.au
• Call us on (02) 9717 ####
• Speak with a staff member at Azure Beach Public Library

Date: Saturday 25th January 2025

Time: 11am to 1pm

Location: Azure Beach Public Library

Cost: FREE

A complimentary multicultural morning tea will also be served during this event!

Only 16 sessions (4 for each 'book') are available, so be sure to register as soon as possible for a better chance to converse with your desired 'book'.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Any children 12 years or under attending the event will need to be accompanied and supervised by a parent/guardian.

For more information about what Australia Day is all about, click HERE.

Is this the first time you have come across a human library event? Click HERE to find out more about how these events work.

For a translation of this event information in your preferred language, click HERE.

We look forward to seeing you at this event!

We Are Australians

In recognistion of Refugee Week, Azure Beach Public Library is proud to be hosting a human library event. Azure Beach has undertaken a commitment to become a Refugee Welcome Zone for refugees from Afghanistan, Iran and Syria.

Come and borrow any of the "books" for a 1 on 1 conversation and learn about their life experiences. Discover what it's like living in Australia as a refugee.

When: 25 June 2022

Time: 11am to 1pm

Venue: Azure Beach Library Courtyard

Booking required

Email: RSVPhumanlibrary@azurebeachpubliclibrary.gov.au

or call us on (02) 9717 ####. 

Meet our books:

Ali

(Smile, taken by Ali Burçin Titizel: https://flic.kr/p/9xmFao)

Hossein

Helma

Sabira

What is a human library?

It's a movement that aims to address people's prejudices by helping them to talk to those they would not normally meet. It uses a library analogy of lending people rather than books. It started in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2000, and is now being adopted by libraries in Australia.

"Human Library at University of Essex" by University of Essex is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Human Library Australia

Mathias Barrera