HUMAN Library http://humanlibrary.org/ HUMAN Library News and coming events en HUMAN Library 2010 120 Longest Human Library event on record happening now http://humanlibrary.org/longest-human-library-event-on-record-happening-now.html Noorderzon Festival feature a 9-day Human Library Event

Most organizers put up a one-day event. Some even just a few hours, but in Groningen in the Netherlands, a local festival is setting a new record. Noorderzon Festival is happening right now and features a nine day long Human Library event, with a selection …

]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:35:44 +0200 http://humanlibrary.org/longest-human-library-event-on-record-happening-now.html Ronni Abergel First country in Europe to build a national network http://humanlibrary.org/first-country-in-europe-to-build-a-national-network.html United Kingdom now with a national coordinator

Things have come a long way since the formal introduction of the Human Library to the United Kingdom in April 2008. The concept has spread out to large parts of the country and now the United Kingdom has become the first country in Europe to have a national …

]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:52:32 +0200 http://humanlibrary.org/first-country-in-europe-to-build-a-national-network.html Ronni Abergel Israel preparing to introduce the Human Library http://humanlibrary.org/israel-preparing-to-launch-the-human-library.html Human Library confirmed in the Holy Land

The list of nations that have taken the Human Library to its heart continues to grow and we are happy to announce that funding for the introduction project in Israel has now been confirmed. In partnership with the local NGO "United Against Racism" the Human …

]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:28:27 +0100 http://humanlibrary.org/israel-preparing-to-launch-the-human-library.html Ronni Abergel The Human Library on BBC Radio 4 http://humanlibrary.org/the-human-library-on-bbc-radio-4.html The Human Library featured on BBC Radio 4 on March 15th

Tune in to BBC´s Radio 4 on March 15th at 11 am. The program "Living Books" hosted by Sandy Toksvig has a special treat in store for listeners. The half hour program will be the most extensive look at the qualities and challenges of the Human …

]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:02:24 +0100 http://humanlibrary.org/the-human-library-on-bbc-radio-4.html Ronni Abergel Switzerland launch confirmed http://humanlibrary.org/switzerland-launch-confirmed.html Switzerland introducing the Human Library this Summer

While many other countries in Europe have long ago introduced the Human Library, the time has come for Switzerland. This summer at the BELLUARD BOLLWERK INTERNATIONAL Festival, the Human Library Organization is proud to confirm the first appearance in …

]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:13:33 +0100 http://humanlibrary.org/switzerland-launch-confirmed.html Ronni Abergel Check out your prejudice in Texas http://humanlibrary.org/check-out-your-prejudice-in-texas.html REPORT: The Human Library in Texas 

The Human Library event held June 6, 2009 was the Center for the healing of Racism´s first collaboration with the Houston Public Library and it was a huge success. In short, human beings act as “living books” that …

]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:23:05 +0100 http://humanlibrary.org/check-out-your-prejudice-in-texas.html Ronni Abergel Human Library news update http://humanlibrary.org/human-library-news-update.html US Virgin Islands getting ready

The once Danish Virgin Islands (sold to the United States in 1917) will be among the many territories and countries to introduce the Human Library in 2010. Greece held their first pilot event only a few days ago, and so the list of nations offering the Human Library to readers is …

]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:37:43 +0100 http://humanlibrary.org/human-library-news-update.html Ronni Abergel Gordon Brown to take out a Living Book at Downing Street no.10 http://humanlibrary.org/gordon-brown-to-take-out-a-living-book-at-downing-street-no.10.html Living Books at Downing Street no.10

The travels of the Human Library continue and this week its Prime Minister Gordon Brown who will have the opportunity to take out a Living Book. The special event will take place at Downing Street no.10 and is facilitated by UK Human Library co-ordinators Oz Osborne and Nick …

]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:04:28 +0100 http://humanlibrary.org/gordon-brown-to-take-out-a-living-book-at-downing-street-no.10.html Ronni Abergel Read important announcement http://humanlibrary.org/major-changes-coming-up-for-2010.html Major changes in 2010

It has been almost 10-years since "Menneskebiblioteket" was opened for the first time at Roskilde Festival in Denmark. Shortly after the first event the creators including the author of this article, began promoting the idea outside Denmark. Today more than 45 countries have …

]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:17:54 +0100 http://humanlibrary.org/major-changes-coming-up-for-2010.html Ronni Abergel Report from the first organisers conference http://humanlibrary.org/report-from-the-first-organisers-conference.html A historic day for the Human Library in London

For some, coming to the national organisers conference, was their first contact with the Human Library. For others it was the first opportunity to meet colleagues, network and exchange experiences on working with what seems to be an increasingly popular concept. …

]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:44:17 +0100 http://humanlibrary.org/report-from-the-first-organisers-conference.html Ronni Abergel Mexico ready to launch the Human Library http://humanlibrary.org/mexico-ready-to-launch.html Libros Con Vida opening soon in Mexico

On November 14th, a Human Library will open its doors to readers for the first time in Mexico. The historical event has been carefully prepared in partnership with our local partner, the cultural ngo http://humanlibrary.org/mexico-ready-to-launch.html Ronni Abergel Report: Human for Hire at Preston College http://humanlibrary.org/human-for-hire-at-preston-college.html Human for hire at Preston College

Sitting across the table from the Breast Cancer book, she told me personal stories of the turmoil she and her partner went through as she battled cancer. Looking around the buzzing library, I could see every table was filled with other readers, all deep in conversation with their …

]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:53:37 +0200 http://humanlibrary.org/human-for-hire-at-preston-college.html Ronni Abergel Open invitation to free Organizers Conference http://humanlibrary.org/open-invitation-to-free-organizers-conference.html Free Human Library Organizers Conference in London

The Human Library Organization is happy to announce the first UK Human Library Organizers Conference to take place on December 8th, 2009. The event is hosted by the Department for Communities and Local Government and the Human Library Organization. The …

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:15:45 +0200 http://humanlibrary.org/open-invitation-to-free-organizers-conference.html Ronni Abergel Tucson rolling out a two day event http://humanlibrary.org/tucson-rolling-out-a-two-day-event.html Tucson to roll out two day event in October

The City of Tucson’s Diversity Team will host two Human Library events called “Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover,” in conjunction with Tucson Meet Yourself.  The free event will take place Friday, October 09, 2009 and Saturday, …

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:25:16 +0200 http://humanlibrary.org/tucson-rolling-out-a-two-day-event.html Ronni Abergel Growing interest for the Human Library http://humanlibrary.org/growing-interest-for-the-living-library.html New record for website hits in August

The growing interest for the Human Library has brought about new records for the website. According to the Google Analytics 9.652 visitors from 124 countries popped in to see what the fuzz is all about. Now for us that is an impressive figure.

US pushed from no.1 …

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:28:50 +0200 http://humanlibrary.org/growing-interest-for-the-living-library.html Ronni Abergel Kings Garden well underway http://humanlibrary.org/kings-garden-well-underway.html Copenhagen proves a Human Library can stand alone

However nice the comforts of festivals, libraries, universities and even corporate conferences, nothing beats the real thing. A major outdoor Human Library event, standing alone in a royal garden, patiently waiting for its audience, its readers.

No …

]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:04:08 +0200 http://humanlibrary.org/kings-garden-well-underway.html Ronni Abergel Human Library Samba in Brazil http://humanlibrary.org/living-library-samba-in-brazil.html Human Library Samba in Brazil

Yesterday the Human Library was introduced in Brazil, the first country in South America to launch the concept. The four day event at PUC University is located in the middle of the year´s largest "fair" with more than 100.000 students visiting the PUC RIO …

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:26:54 +0200 http://humanlibrary.org/living-library-samba-in-brazil.html Ronni Abergel Free Coffee for Copenhagen Readers http://humanlibrary.org/copenhagen-event-on-schedule.html Event at Rosenborg Castle brewing

Preparations are underway for next weeks, 3-day Human Library event, set in the King´s Garden, outside the royal castle of Rosenborg in Copenhagen. The historic park will bear witness to the largest ever, stand alone event. The bookshelves will be full of interesting …

]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:35:07 +0200 http://humanlibrary.org/copenhagen-event-on-schedule.html Ronni Abergel Brazil first in South America to host http://humanlibrary.org/brazil-first-in-south-america-to-host.html Human Library in Rio this summer

Get ready for samba, sun and Living Books in Rio this summer. As the first Human Library in Brazil and South America is being organized for this years MOSTRA PUC fair that happens in August, at PUC University in Rio de Janeiro.

The idea came about when Professor …

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:05:27 +0200 http://humanlibrary.org/brazil-first-in-south-america-to-host.html Ronni Abergel Houston Central Library to host in June http://humanlibrary.org/houston-ready-for-lift-off-in-june.html Houston is ready for take off

The Human Library is spreading faster in the United States than in any other country right now. Georgia had a succesfull introduction yesterday in Atlanta and next week Houston will mark the third Human Library in Texas in two months. Since October 2008 the Human Library has been …

]]> Thu, 28 May 2009 06:04:25 +0200 http://humanlibrary.org/houston-ready-for-lift-off-in-june.html Ronni Abergel