Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Human Library Event

 

Listen, Learn, Discover 



                     

 


With 20% of adults in Australia going through mental health issues, it is important for discussion in the community as it can feel like a very isolating experience when no one wants to talk about it. To show that you are not alone, the library is holding a Human Library Event in recognition of Mental Health Awareness month.  


The Human Library event gives members of the community a chance to individually talk and listen to the four volunteers that will be our "Human Books", and find out about their struggles in life, how they live with and overcome their problems, and get to know more about topics they may not usually get to have with other people.


The Human Living Library is an organization that provides individuals an opportunity to listen people that they would not normally meet or talk to, these people are the “books” (volunteers) and they talk about their experiences to help others to overcome their prejudice, misunderstandings, or curiosity they may have about them as a person or others like them.


Event details


Where Azure Beach Library Courtyard 

When Saturday, October 15th

Time 10am - 3pm 



Booking


This is a free event however please let us know f you are interested in attending as there is limited spaces.

This event is 18+


Click on the link below to book


For any further inquiries please contact: 


Email  


Call  

0297174386 


We hope to see you there! 




About Human Libraries 

  


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C Weston 



Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Do "Mentian" It! Human Library Event

 Do "Mentian" It!

Human Library Event

When:  Monday 19th September 2022

            10:00am-11:30am

            44 Lighting Way, Azure Beach NSW 2100


In line with Dementia Action Week, Azure Beach Public Library has partnered with Dementia Australia to host a human library event.


What is a human library?

Human libraries are designed to create a dialogue, promote understanding, and reduce prejudice. The ‘books’ are people from all walks of life and readers can ‘borrow’ them for up to 30 minutes to have a conversation and ask questions. For more information, visit https://humanlibrary.org/.


Take action

In 2022, it was reported that up to 487, 500 Australians are living with dementia. With that number expected to increase in the upcoming years, it's up to us to arm our community with the knowledge they need and to clear up some misconceptions about dementia by talking to our 'books'.

Our books:

Living with dementia






  

Alison

David


Caring for someone with dementia


Emily












Brian


For more information, contact our program coordinator (Georgia Tzamouranis) on (02) 9171 1677 or email us at events@azurebeachpubliclibrary.gov.au




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