Human Library

The Petoskey District Library is hosting a Human Library event on Saturday, August 3 from 11AM-3PM.
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 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 personal experiences with readers.

Examples of Human Books: police officer, immigrant, someone with a criminal history, recovered addict, trauma victim, LGBTQ+, elderly, adopted, body modification, or anyone that has felt judged because of their lifestyle or their experience(s).