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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
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