The Human Library®

A library of people. One conversation at a time.

The Human Library® creates safe spaces for open dialogue, where people can challenge prejudice, stigma, and stereotypes through honest conversation.

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About the Human Library®

The Human Library® is, in the true sense of the word, a library of people.
At our events, readers can borrow human books and engage in conversations they would not normally have access to.

Each human book represents a group in society that is often subjected to prejudice, stigmatization, or discrimination due to lifestyle, diagnosis, belief, disability, social status, ethnic origin, and more.

Founded in 2000, the Human Library® is a non-profit learning platform with more than two decades of experience creating personal conversations designed to challenge stigma and stereotypes.

The Concept

The Human Library® creates a safe space for dialogue where topics are discussed openly between our human books and their readers.

Our Books

All of our human books are volunteers with personal experience with their topic.
The Human Library® is a place where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered.

Where are we today

The Human Library® host events virtually and in libraries, museums, festivals, conferences, schools, universities and for the private sector. We have published our books in over 85 countries.

A Worldwide Movement for Social Change

The mission of the Human Library® is to support Human Library programs and book depot services globally. By raising funds, we build more book collections, host more events, and reach even more readers—one conversation at a time.

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Become an Open Book with the Human Library

Do you challenge stereotypes? Are you open, reflective, and willing to share life experiences that others could learn from? Are you motivated to help break down stigma and prejudice through honest dialogue and meaningful conversations?

If so, you might be just the person we’re looking for.

As an Open Book in the Human Library, you’ll take part in one-to-one conversations with Readers who are curious to understand perspectives different from their own. Volunteering with the Human Library is often more rewarding than expected — a powerful experience you won’t forget. It’s also a chance to meet people from diverse backgrounds and discover how much you may have in common.

Does this sound inspiring? Then we invite you to complete the application form as thoroughly as possible. Once your application has been reviewed, we will contact you.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Human Library.

The Human Library Organization
Nørre Alle 7, 2nd floor, left
DK-2200 Copenhagen – Denmark