The Human Library® is, in the true sense of the word, a library of people. We host events where readers can borrow human beings serving as open books and have conversations they would not normally have access to. Every human book from our bookshelf, represent a group in our society that is often subjected to prejudice, stigmatization or discrimination because of their lifestyle, diagnosis, belief, disability, social status, ethnic origin etc.
“This event helps the Museum facilitate public dialogue about important human-rights issues. Building linkages to the community and promoting human-rights education is an important part of our role.”
“This helped me better understand myself and honestly, I mean “Human Library”, sounded kind of square to me, so I had never expected it to be such a powerful and moving experience.”
“I went to an event several years ago in CT and my husband and I still talk about it often. We’d love to host one in our town.”
Meet our books. Read their stories and learn how you can find the right book for you.
We are looking for students to intern at our Copenhagen Office for the spring of 2022. Whether you wish to work with event coordination or volunteers and local partnerships from all over the world, you will be challenged and given responsibility at the Human Library. You will be working closely with and be responsible for coordinating and…
UGI has committed to a sponsorship role with the Human Library for the creation of a digital learning platform.
Masco Corp to help the Human Library Organisation develop an app to connect readers with books around the world.
Nichola Swallow shares her story of becoming a Book at the Human Library and her insights in dealing with eating disorders.
