Human Library® | Kids Out and About Vancouver

Human Library®


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 04/12/2026
Join us for our 4th annual Human Library® event and challenge your own prejudices and stereotypes to broaden your understanding. Connect in-person with people who might not normally cross your path. Check out a volunteer book for 20 minutes to hear about their lived experiences and ask questions.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

What is the Human Library® ?

The Human Library® is a non-profit organization that began with its first event in Denmark in 2000. It has established itself as a global learning platform with an initiative to create safe spaces for dialogue between human Books and their readers. The conversations between Books and readers can not only help challenge prejudices and stereotypes but also contribute more broadly to greater cohesion across social, ethnic, and religious divisions.

How does it work?

During a Human Library® event, readers will see a variety of available Book titles and will be able to select one to “borrow” for a 20-minute reading slot. Readers and Books will then have a one-on-one conversation where Books will introduce themselves and readers will then have the opportunity to ask questions.

This is a drop-in event, and participants will be invited to borrow Books on a first-come, first served throughout the event until "last call" at 3:30pm. This event is appropriate for a teen, adult, or senior audience.

Location: 
Richmond Public Library, Brighouse Branch, Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, Canada
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The event has already taken place on this date: 
04/12/2026
Time: 
1-4 pm
Price: 
Free

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