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The Human Library offers human books available to check out by readers curious to find out more about something the book has experienced or believes.

When and Where?

Next Human Library will be held:

Fall 2017

Tuesday, September 19 through Friday, September 22

11:30 AM - 3:00 PM daily

Library Room 101

History of the Human Library

The Human Library had its beginnings in Denmark.  For more information, visit:

 Human Library Logo

What is a Human Library?

The Human Library offers 'living books' to be checked out for a conversation.  Each human book is unique and has something to share regarding his or her experiences, perspectives, values, or beliefs.  Readers are invited to select books that offer new experiences and viewpoints so that both the book and the reader can learn something new and foster understanding through a shared conversation.

 

Readers can come any time during the event and peruse the list of titles, choose an available title, and then have a one-on-one conversation with that book.  Checkout period is 30 minutes. You may renew if you wish to continue the conversation.  Find out the rest of the story!

Human Library Catalog of Books

Click 'CATALOG 2017' tab above to view upcoming titles.

Previous years' titles may also be viewed on tabs above.

Our past events

Links to news stories that describe some of our past Human Library events:

 Utah State Today article 

 Herald Journal article

 

For pictures, click the 'Photos' tab above

Contact for more info:

Anne Hedrich      anne.hedrich@usu.edu          435-797-2165

 

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