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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 stigmatization 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. At The Human Library, we invite in all questions and our Books engage in sharing their life experiences with the readers.Visit the The Human Library on April 5th, 2-5 PM to have compassionate 1-1 or small group conversations with Human Books to promote cross-cultural understanding. Drop by the Library, choose human(s) from our “catalog”, and sign up for 15-min. time slot(s) with the book(s) you choose. Our Human Books include international students, formerly incarcerated people, formerly homeless people, and others whose life experiences may put them at risk of prejudice. This is an adult program. Youth under 18 may participate with parental permission.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
112 S Kansas St, Edwardsville, IL, United States, Illinois 62025
