Human Library In Owings Mills Seeks Participants

From BCPL: Baltimore County Public Library’s Owings Mills Branch will host the system’s second Human Library™, where people of different ethnicities, beliefs and experiences serve as “human books” for checkout. We are looking for 12-15 participants (18+) to serve as “human books” and engage in meaningful conversation with library visitors on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (each “checkout”/conversation will last approximately 15 minutes).

The Human Library™ is a place where real people are on loan to readers and where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered. It’s designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. The public will be invited to “check out” a living book and learn about a variety of experiences through questions and conversations.

The Human Library™ is designed to be a welcome, inclusive and non-partisan space. There is no political agenda. All responses are strictly confidential. Those who are interested in being one of our “human books,” are encouraged to apply at the following link before April 14: https://bit.ly/2HQ2uP7

Coverage of the Human Library last year:

· Volunteers Needed for Baltimore County Public Library’s First Human Library ((COOL PROGENY,) 2/22/2018)

· Baltimore County to Host Systems First Ever Human Library (WBAL-AM, 2/13/2018)

· Calling all humans: Baltimore County needs thoughts and memories for 'Human Library' at Owings Mills (Baltimore Sun, 3/1/2018)

· Library patrons check out a diverse group of 'human books' in Baltimore County (Baltimore Sun, 4/21/2018)

Details about the July 27 event are in the process of being finalized and will be shared in early May. Graphic for media use.

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