Human Libraries News Today

Friends of the Summit County Library will host a pop-up book sale on May 2.

The Summit County Library Kimball Junction Branch will host a Human Library on Saturday, Nov. 4.

What if you had the chance to acquire knowledge and understanding of contemporary, real-life issues from those who live them?  What if, through face-to-face dialogue, assumptions, stereotypes and prejudices could be challenged? 

There are no books at this library; instead you check out people. Why? To talk to them and help shatter the stereotypes that divide us.

"Loneliness and isolation is a big issue, but there are small steps that people can take or encourage their loved ones to do which help"

Human Libraries in over 80 countries feature people who volunteer as books, offering “readings” on their personal experiences to nurture conversations and, ultimately, understanding.

A group of Enterprise reporters and editors attended the Osterville Village Library’s Human Library last Friday, July 15, an event that sparked compelling conversations within our newsroom about the allure

The difference with a traditional library is that the “books” are actual people and the “reading” occurs via a conversation.