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The Human Library

Unjudge Someone

2022-04-24 13:30:00 2022-04-24 15:30:00 America/Chicago The Human Library Challenge prejudice and stereotypes through dialogue. At this event, individuals acting as "Human Books" with a variety of experiences around disability, health, race, religion, gender identity and more will be available for two 30-minute, small group conversations. Part of Boone County's Journey Toward Inclusive Excellence. Adults. Registration and masks required. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room and Conference Rooms A & B

Sunday, April 24
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-04-24 13:30:00 2022-04-24 15:30:00 America/Chicago The Human Library Challenge prejudice and stereotypes through dialogue. At this event, individuals acting as "Human Books" with a variety of experiences around disability, health, race, religion, gender identity and more will be available for two 30-minute, small group conversations. Part of Boone County's Journey Toward Inclusive Excellence. Adults. Registration and masks required. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room and Conference Rooms A & B

Columbia Public Library

Friends Room and Conference Rooms A & B

Challenge prejudice and stereotypes through dialogue. At this event, individuals acting as "Human Books" with a variety of experiences around disability, health, race, religion, gender identity and more will be available for two 30-minute, small group conversations. Part of Boone County's Journey Toward Inclusive Excellence. Adults. Registration and masks required.

The international Human Library organization creates a space for personal conversations that can help challenge prejudice and let people speak openly about difficult topics. At this interactive event, individuals with a variety of experiences around disability, health, race, gender identity and more will act as "Human Books." They will offer two 30-minute small group conversations where you'll hear about their lived experiences and can ask them questions.

Part of Boone County's Journey Toward Inclusive Excellence. Find more information on the global phenomenon of the Human Library at humanlibrary.org.

Adults. Space is limited, so please register. Masks required. This program will be offered April 24 and 30; see both sessions.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Featured |

TAGS: | Co-sponsored |

Columbia Public Library

Phone: (573) 443-3161
Fax: (573) 443-3281

Hours
Mon, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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Upcoming events

Sat, May 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Sat, May 18, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby

Tue, May 21, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Friends Room

Tue, May 21, 9:15am - 11:15am
Training Center

Tue, May 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room

Tue, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Wed, May 29, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fri, May 31, 9:30am - 10:15am
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Fri, May 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Sat, Jun 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Mon, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Mon, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Tue, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Thu, Jun 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Fri, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Sat, Jun 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Sat, Jun 08, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sat, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sun, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Mon, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Jun 11, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Jun 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Tue, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Tue, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Wed, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room

Wed, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Wed, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Jun 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fri, Jun 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room

Fri, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Training Center

Sat, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sat, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Room
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Sat, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room

Mon, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room

Mon, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Room