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Don't judge a book by its cover! Have you ever considered your prejudices and stereotypes of others? Or the impression that other people might have about you?
City of Melville brings books to life during Harmony Week, March 2008
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Click here to watch a sneak preview of our Living Library in action (Microsoft Media Player required) |
Once again, the City of Melville will present the Living Library – Don’t judge a book by its cover after the success of the inaugural one in November last year.
The Living Library twists the concept of a traditional library, where you borrow a person, not a book. This innovative concept gives people form different walks of life the opportunity to share their life experiences with ‘readers’ who want to know more about the lives of others.
The Living Library is a community-based initiative that aims to bring people together through one-to-one conversation and interaction and thereby encourage understanding, challenge negative stereotypes and reduce prejudice.
If you are ready to face your own prejudices and stereotypical judgments and ‘meet’ your stereotype’ personally, you should become a reader of the Living Library where books can speak!
The program will run during Harmony Week from Monday, 17 March to Thursday 20 March 2008 in various libraries in Melville (Refer to table bellow).
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The City of Stirling will be also running the Living Library during Harmony Week. Please refer to this link |
Sessions will be available for ‘readers’ to meet ‘living books’ on one to one informal conversation for a period of 30 minutes. For further information on times and living books availability, please contact 9364 0666 or email: mzentner@melville.wa.gov.au
The Living Library – Harmony Week 2008
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Monday 17/3/08 |
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Wednesday |
Thursday |
| AH Bracks Corner of Canning Hwy and Stock Rd, Melville |
10am – 1pm |
10am -1pm |
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| Civic Square 10 Almondbury Rd, Booragoon |
5pm - 7pm |
10am – 1pm |
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| Willagee Corner of Winnacott and Archibald Sts, Willagee |
10am - 1pm |
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| Canning Bridge 2 Kintail Rd, Applecross |
4.30pm – 6pm |
How does the Living Library work?
From the library catalogue you can choose a person (‘living book’) you would like to meet. A diverse range of people will be available to be borrowed as a living book for a chat over a cup of coffee for 30 minutes. Refer to the catalogue.
Catalogues are available for you to browse at all Melville libraries.
Once you chose your book you should book a time by calling 9364 0666 or by emailing: mzentner@melville.wa,gov.au
The services of the Living Library are free of charge for registered readers.
Don’t judge a book by its cover!! Browse the Living Library catalogue today and order your living book for a nice chat in a relaxed environment.