Do "Mentian" It! Human Library Event

 Do "Mentian" It!

Human Library Event

When:  Monday 19^th 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

More than Meets the Eye: The Human Library

 ​Join Azure Beach Library for International Day of Disability!

Date: 1/12/22

Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm

Venue: Inside Azure Beach Library

Contact: Erin Hackelton-Smith at azurebeachevents@library.com

Challenge yourself, meet new people and engage in respectful conversations with ’human books’ to learn about the intricacies of living with a disability.  

Human Libraries is an organisation that promotes connectivity and empathy through conversation. Each ’reader’ will have the opportunity to sit opposite unique individuals and listen to their story, as well as strike up a respectful dialogue confronting how these individuals may be perceived in today's community.

To learn more about the organisation the official Human Libraries webpage.

In Australia, over 5 million people have some form of disability, with 90% of those people living with an invisible disability(disabilities). Also known as a silent illness or hidden disability, it is a disability that does not exhibit externally visible signs or symptoms.

This can lead to misconception and judgment from others which can leave the disabled feeling misunderstood and isolated.  

Engage with the five unique ‘books‘ and learn more about their individual experiences living with ADHD, autism, autoimmune diseases, arthritis, and diabetes in modern society.  

Meet our books!

By participating in this event, we aim to challenge those prejudices and unconscious biases to create a more accessible and inclusive community for all, while also lending our ears and minds to those whose voices often go unheard. 

Book now to secure your seat, follow the link or follow the button below. 

 

NAIDOC week at Azure Beach: a Human Library

 

Azure Beach Library welcomes you to NAIDOC Week: A Human Library.

It will be held in Azure Beach Library’s Azure Room on Saturday July 9, 2023 - 11am - 4pm.

Meet great Indigenous creative achievers at this special event for NAIDOC week! 

You can come to the library and have a one-on-one talk with our guests Dr Daniele Hromek, Melissa Greenwood and Melissa Jackson.

A twist on a traditional library borrowing experience - a Human Library has human books you can come talk to.

Our books - Gumbaynggir woman Melissa Greenwood (illustrator) , Bundjalung woman Melissa Jackson (librarian) and Budawang and Yuin woman Dr Daniele Hromek (design academic) - are all leaders in their industries, who want to tell you about life growing up in Azure Beach's surrounding Country.

Gain a deeper understanding of their lives, careers and Blak cultural pride in Azure Beach. Find out how this culture has strengthened our human books, personally and professionally. 

You can read about our guests background in the areas surrounding Azure Beach - and their achievements in Blak Culture. Daniele Hromek , Melissa Jackson , Melissa Greenwood .

Azure Beach Library acknowledges the Gumbaynggir custodians of the land on which it stands, and that sovereignty was never ceded.

RSVP essential - contact info@ablibrary.nsw.gov.au

image attribution: (c) Djinjama, 2018. 

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The Graphic used is a derivative of an Animation on Vimeo presented by Djinjama - All rights reserved by Djinjama.

Djinjama (2018). Cultural Heritage [video]. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/269261720

[[[NB just in case I haven't shown understanding and am required to - It is absolutely imperative that any library retain written consent by Ms Hromek (director of Djinjama and guest at the Human Library) to use the graphic material contained. Correct attribution to Indigenous creators according to AIATSIS Policy framework is integral to a culturally safe library and AB's stakeholder relations at this event. That said, I obviously don't have Djinjama's written consent for the purely self-educational purposes of this blog post.]]]

Elizabeth Nagy.

Dying to Know Day Event

Azure Beach Public Library Event:

Dying to Know Day – "Destigmatising the End"

(Image sourced from https://www.dyingtoknowday.com/)

When: Saturday, 13 August, 2022
Where: Azure Beach Public Library – Library Courtyard (or Library main area in case of poor weather)

Bookings through EventBrite

Dying to Know:
August 8 is Dying to Know Day. Dying to Know Day is an annual campaign run by The Groundswell Project which encourages Australians of all ages to “Get Dead Set” about their end-of-life planning, so that they can both live and die well. To that end, Azure Beach Public Library will be hosting a Human Living Library event centred around Dying to Know Day.

For more information about Dying to Know Day, please visit their official website here: https://www.dyingtoknowday.com/. Their website also provides a list of recommended books and other resources, which can be found here: https://www.dyingtoknowday.com/books-podcast-and-movies

But what is a “Human Living Library”?
A Human Living Library is an event at which, instead of borrowing written books, you borrow “Human Books” to have one-on-one conversations with for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. The goal of the Human Library organisation is to “Unjudge Someone”, or to “Not judge a book by its cover”. We invite guests to act as these human books, who can provide you with human insights and answers for your questions.
For more information about the Human Library project, you can visit their website here: https://humanlibrary.org/

About our Human Books:

	John Johnson is a representative for The Groundswell Project, who can provide further information about Dying to Know Day, and the processes and benefits associated with end-of-life planning. They have been a representative of the organisation for 5 years.
	Sally Singleton is a retiree from our Azure Beach community. She has participated in Dying to Know Day activities in the past and can provide a perspective for how it has improved her life, her mental wellbeing, and the preparation and mental wellbeing of her family.
	Aaron A. Aaronson is an older worker here in our Azure Beach main street, and is a well-known member of our community. Whilst not a participant in Dying to Know Day activities in the past, he has been preparing for his end-of-life via creation of a will, fiscal planning, and planning what he wishes to achieve in his life.
	Tara Templeton is a young-adult patient from our Azure Beach Health Services, suffering from a terminal condition. She has been preparing for her end-of-life and has worked with Dying to Know Day groups for the past two years.

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All are welcome, no matter your age or health. If you wish to learn more about end-of-life planning and how to improve your preparations, and that of your friends and family, please be sure to book. Attendance numbers are limited due to the nature of the event.

Some data about end-of-life planning:

Event By Matthew Sproule,
Azure Beach Public Library

Your Mental Health and You

 Your Mental Health and You. 

 

 Did you know 1 in 5 Australians suffer from a mental illness?

And many more of us suffer from mental exhaustion and depression. Mental well-being is key to a happy life, and that's why we at the Azure Beach library are hosting ‘Your Mental Health and You', a human library book event that aims to bring to the community together on a still misunderstood part of our society.

4 human “library books” will be speaking at this event, talking about how mental illness has affected their lives and of those around them. Come listen to their stories, and together we can tear down the walls of stigma around a very serious issue, and learn to love and understand each other, for as we say here at Azure Beach... It's okay to not be okay!

What is a human library book event you ask?

A Human Library is where people become the books. Come down to listen to these "books" and their stories about mental health, and what kind of struggles they went through. You can find more information here at humanlibrary.org

Book now at eventbrite.com.au/YourMentalHealthandYou

Days: Saturday 1/10, Sunday 2/10 and Saturday 8/10 

Starts: 6pm

Ends: 8pm

Where: The Azure Library

Call us at 000-000-000 or find us on our many social media platforms! (facebook, instagram, tik tok) @AzureBeachLibrary

 

 More information: www.beyondblue.org, www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

#depression, #itsokaytonotbeokay, #azurebeachlibrary, #mentalhealth, #yourmentalhealthandyou, #beyondblue, #blackdoginstitute,

                                                                                                                

 Event manager: Cameron Ruffio

Reducing the stigma of mental health

Reducing the stigma of mental health

This October is mental health awareness month. To raise awareness of mental health in young people the Azure beach library will be running a mental health human library event. Joining us will be 4 volunteers from the human library to discuss their experiences and journey with mental health. Our four volunteers are all from different walks of life and have different experiences with their mental health journey.

This event will be catered for please advise of any dietary needs when booking.

When - 9/10/2022 12PM-3PM

Where - Library courtyard of Azure Beach Library

To book please visit the Azure Beach Library website

Please be aware that mental health can be a tough topic and this event may discuss culturally sensitive topics.

For further information on mental health and where to get help you can visit the following sites:

Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.

headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation

Jordan Steele

Azure Beach Public Library values and celebrates diversity.

 

Azure Beach Public Library values and celebrates diversity.  Come and meet people from culturally diverse backgrounds and hear first-hand accounts of their lived experiences.

Photo Credit: PxHere/CC0

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This Harmony Day join us for our Human Library event Everyone Belongs.  Designed to challenge stereotypes and foster discussion, The Human Library provides a safe space for people to learn about others’ lives and experiences.  Browse the ‘blurbs’ to select and ‘loan’ an available ‘book’ (person) to ‘read’ (converse with).  With a focus on Harmony Day, this carefully curated collection includes a range of ‘books’ representative of our culturally diverse community.

Photo Credit: Howard County Library System/Flickr/CC BY-NC-ND    

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Tuesday, 21 March 2023

9am - 12pm

Azure Beach Public Library - small seating areas

44 Lighting Way, Azure Beach NSW 2100

 

suitability: 15 years and over

accessibility: wheelchair friendly

Bookings via eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/shop-everyone-belongs-human-library-tickets

 

To learn more about Harmony Day, follow the link Harmony week - Everyone belongs

For more information regarding the event contact Azure Beach Public Library:
P: (02) 9717 1234 
E: hello@azurebeachpubliclibrary.gov.au

#EveryoneBelongs #HumanLibrary #HarmonyDay #HarmonyWeek #AzureBeachPublicLibrary #Community

Rosie Young

Open your new world: Let the “book” talk!

 Do you live in the Azure Beach Community?

 Are you an Indigenous person?

 Do you like to learn artworks from Aboriginal artists?

Do you have an illness that affected your ability to work?

Do you like to meet new people?

 

If you have answered YES, Welcome to join the Azure Beach Library event titled "Open your new world: Let the “book” talk!"

Introducing Human Library

The Human Library was created in Copenhagen, Denmark in the spring of 2000. It builds a positive platform of conversations without stereotypes and prejudices. Readers can borrow real people from the human library to talk, discuss and share ideas.

 About this event

This event invites four "books" including the following aspects related to Aboriginal culture:

- Sharing story of growing up Indigenous in Sydney

-A storyteller through her artworks

- How do break down the barriers and stereotypes and celebrate diversity

- Fosters respect in the community                            

The readers can borrow a "book" for 15 minutes, and they can access 1:1 talks.

About our "Books"

Nullah Orkins: An Azure Beach resident who is keen to make a difference and share his story

     

    Lowanna Henderson: Likes to talk stories through her works

Jandamarra Hurley: Resilient single young father. Overcoming eye illness and finding a part-time job at a book provider.

Maali Olden: Social activist and engage herself with the community Indigenous affairs

Four Pictures source: https://www.pexels.com/search/human%20library/

Event Details

Time: 2 pm -- 5 pm

Date: Thursday, 21st July 2022

Location: Various small spaces/seating areas around the library; our staff will show you then

Free event. Coffee and tea will be supplied

                    Light meals provided

Booking: Places are limited, and booking through EvenBrite.  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/

For any issues about this event or booking, please contact Azure Beach Library via telephone at (02) 9717 6688 or send us an email at Admin-requires@azurebeachlibrary.com.au

 Useful links: https://www.facebook.com/humanlibraryau/

                      https://humanlibrary.org/