Human Library Organization

04/09/2026

The BBC has a podcast series called "People Fixing The World".

A while back they featured the Human Library in an episode, and so in case you missed it. Here is a link.

Borrow a stranger for a half-hour chat to challenge your prejudices

02/09/2026

Popular Danish comedian Melvin Kakooza is featuring the Human Library on TV2 tonight.

Perhaps this can be the end of Danes writing on SoMe channels that the Human Library does not exist. We have grown somewhat tired of it.

Readers in Denmark are also treated to books in Aarhus on Saturday, as part of the Aarhus Festuge program and Sunday we are open to readers in Copenhagen at Kultur Valby from noon to 4 pm. Drop by if you are in town.

27/08/2026

Every semester for the past 10 years we have been an integral part of the Social Work education at . When the new students begin their journey we are included as part of the first weeks introduction.

Today we had over 200 students attend our Human Library Reading Hall. Their questions were both brave and honest. Diversity is not the problem for the young generation. It is getting axcess to information that can help us better understand.

The Human Library gives that kind of axcess and today it was in-person. However with support from .fonden we are able to continue the conversations online using the Human Library digital bookshelf.

All students of social work in the kingdom of Denmark get a Human Library Card as part of their education.

26/08/2026

Did you know that you can get your own Human Library Card to join our online bookshelf and support our work, all at the same time?

Click here to help the Human Library and to become a wiser person.

Join us as a reader online and read three books using our new digital bookshelf. This Human Library Card gives you axcess to 3 readings and it is valid for 90 days from activation. This service requires internet, webcamera and microphone to participate. No download is necessary, no sale in the app a...

24/08/2026

What a great day in DC. The Human Library Reading Hall at the National Book Festival was packed to the brim with curious and courageous readers. Thank you to the Library of Congress for including us and to Gina and Kurt Halderman for their generous donation to enable us to bring so many great editions to DC. Here are some snaps from the event which was organized and gently delivered by our amazing depot managers from NYC and Central Indiana, a big thank you Leslie and Peggy and the entire team of books and librarians. You are nothiing less than amazing.

17/08/2026

This is what it looked like last year, when the Human Library published our books at the Library of Congress for the National Book Festival. Join us next weekend when we do it all over again. And a warm thank you to Gina and Kurt Halderman from VA for the kind support and incredible hospitality last year and this year.

14/08/2026

After 5 years with our Reading Garden and asking readers to come to us. This year the Human Library is making a tour of Copenhagen. Starting this weekend and in the coming months our Pop-Up Café space will appear around the city with a handful of books on loan to the residents. The Mobile Book Café Tour was made possible with support from the local committees in the different neighbourhoods and the stops will include open square events, public libraries and culture houses. Drop in if you are in town.

11/08/2026

Here are some images from the 10th edition of the Human Library in Denmark last week. Six days with readers asking questions and new topics being published every day. This is the biggest outdoors Human Library of the year. A celebration of our humanity made possible with support from the festival itself and .fonden. Thank you to all books, librarians and readers.

09/08/2026

Are you ready to read some living litterature in Washington DC? Join the Human Library at the Library of Congress for National Book Festival. Details in link.

For over 25 years, the Human Library Organization has been fostering understanding through courageous conversations. Instead of borrowing a book, the Human Library allows participants in this workshop to check out a trained volunteer who serves as an “open book” by offering an inspiring dialogue...