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Award-Winning Peninsula Library Program Aims To Combat Hate
The event is being held as part of United Against Hate Week.
REDWOOD CITY, CA — An award-winning Redwood City Public Library program that endeavors to confront societal divisions will return next month.
The “Human Library” will be held online Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration is required for the event, during which visitors can check out human “books” to read through one-on-one 20-minute conversations through Zoom.
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The event is being held as part of United Against Hate Week.
“The aim of the Human Library is to foster conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices,” a news release announcing the event said.
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The Redwood City Public Library in June was awarded by the city its 19th Welcoming Star.
The following “Books” will be available for conversations at this event:
- Muslim
- Police Officer
- Autistic
- PTSD
- The Activist
- Undocumented/Dreamer
- Recovering Alcoholic
- Civil Rights Activist
To make reservations for this event click here.
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