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East Branch comes alive with an opportunity to check out human books! In the Human Library, books are people and readers are the listening audience. Masks suggested/indoor confined spaces. 11:00-3:00.
Back by popular demand! Don't judge a book by its cover, walk a mile in someone else's shoes, don't assume you know anyone until you know their story, everyone is going through something. Each adage applies to the subject matter of human books represented by the Human Library of Greater Rockford. There will be several locations throughout East Branch where you can hear human books share their life experiences. It may be emotional, or informative, or similar to something you have experienced. Check out a human book for a 25-minute conversation. You are encouraged to check out as many books as you have time for. Human book titles will vary upon availability, are subject to change, and may include the following: Muslim / Sexually Abused / Holocaust / Alcoholism / Vietnam Veteran / Sexism Kills / Undocumented Parents / Autism / Epileptic / White Woman - Black Man / Diabetic Student from India / Chinese / Unintended Racism? / Bereavement
Saturday, September 17, 11:00am - 3:00pm, East Branch Library (6685 E. State St., Rockford). Most books suitable for ages 14 and up. Due to indoor confined spaces and the inability to social distance, masks are suggested. Stop by the event table to get started. Free and open to the public.
The Human Library of Greater Rockford is a project of the Racial & Economic Justice Team of the Rockford Unitarian Universalist Congregation. For more information you may email HumanLibraryRockford@gmail.com or call 815-398-6322 (leave message at Ext for HL). Originating in Denmark in 2000, the Human Library is now a worldwide movement. According to the Human Library, its purpose is "designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue, where difficult questions are expected, appreciated, and answered." For more information on the international organization, visit https://humanlibrary.org
TAGS: | Special Event | Culture |
Come visit the East Branch, located in the former Barnes & Noble building on East State St. The East Branch offers a 65-seat meeting room, free Wi-Fi, quiet study rooms, special areas for children and adults, and an expanded collection of books and media, as well as a Friends of RPL book shop.
