Human Library

Welcome to the Human Library at Mandel Public Library!

Join us on Saturday, October 19 for the Human Library event at the Mandel Public Library! This innovative platform provides a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations that challenge stigmas and stereotypes. Borrow human "books" – volunteers who share their personal stories and experiences on various topics – and learn from diverse perspectives.

What To Expect

The Human Library provides a safe space for dialogue and respectful conversation. Reserve a time slot to borrow a human book and engage in meaningful discussion. Each session lasts up to 30 minutes and can accommodate up to seven readers at a time.

What Is The Human Library?

In the best sense of the word, 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 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 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 the readers.

Host or Publisher West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority