At a very special library in Copenhagen, Denmark, the "books" being checked out are actual human beings, who offer 30-minute conversations on a wealth of subjects – allowing "readers" a better ...

There is a movement that originated in Denmark, where instead of borrowing a book to read a story, you borrow a person instead. The idea, established in 2000, is to "publish people as open books" so ...

Imagine being able to go to a library and "check out" a person instead of a book. It's a concept whose day has come at Southeast Missouri State University, which will hold a Human Library Project ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MONROE COUNTY — People judge each other. People need more human connection. Those beliefs motivated three local women to bring the ...

At the Carbondale Branch Library on Sunday, Jan. 28, the Human Library will be taking place. Participants will be able to sit down with three of six unique individuals and read them through ...

The Fairbanks Diversity Council looks to take a novel concept by launching a new library — of live people willing to share their stories and engage in open conversation. “It’s a concept where people ...

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — The Downers Grove Public Library is seeking residents to share their stories as part of the Hunan Library Book project. Applications are open until June 1, with the Downers Grove ...

Living Memoirs Project President Nikash Pradhan was browsing social media one day during his first semester of medical school and came across something that caught his eye. It was an advertisement for ...