Human Library Project

In the best sense of the word, the Human Library is a library of people and their experiences with prejudice. However, instead of paperback books, actual people are on loan for conversations. The concept is about acknowledging and challenging the prejudice that we all carry towards one another. For that reason, the Human Library creates a safe space for conversation where topics subject to taboo, marginalization, or stigmatism can be openly addressed without condemnation. The people acting as Books have directly or indirectly been exposed to prejudice, bias, or discrimination based on aspects of their person, heritage, or life experiences. As the Human Library, we invite all questions and our Books engage in sharing their personal experiences with the readers. 

Join us on Sunday, October 13 from 1-3:45 PM for the Human Library project. Borrow an open Book for conversation about prejudices and diversity. The concept is simple--show up in the Firefly Room, where you will receive guidance from the librarians on the topics available for lending. Once you have chosen which open Book you would like to talk to, you can sit and have an open conversation where every question on the topic is welcome.