Human Library NYC

08/05/2026

The Human Library will be featured at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, August 22nd! Please share this information with any friends and family you have in the DC area!

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...

06/06/2026

Images from the meetings between readers and books at the Human Library event in New York Citys Pier 57.

06/03/2026

The Human Library has a book depot serviing readers in New York, but we also have great book collections in other states. Take a look here.

06/02/2026

As part of the broadcast on CBS Sunday Morning and with kind support from National Foundation for Danish America and Scan Design Foundation. We are able to invite up to 25.000 viewers to join us as readers online.

Click here to find out how to claim your free Human Library Card.

Founded 26 years ago, The Human Library offers 30-minute conversations with living books – volunteers who share their knowledge and experience in a wealth of subjects – in 80 countries (including the U.S.) and online.

06/02/2026

Did you miss the Human Library Organization on CBS Sunday Morning? Then here is a link to the segment.

At a very special library in Copenhagen, Denmark, the "books" being checked out are actual human beings. The Human Library, founded 26 years ago, offers 30-minute conversations with living books on a wealth of subjects, and is now available in 80 countries (including the United States) and online. C...

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

Thank you to all of the Books, Readers & Librarians who made our event yesterday at Pier 57 so special!! We can't wait for our next event there, so watch this space!

02/07/2026

Do you think Marilyn ever dreamed that one day people would be able to check out human "books" in New York City? Take advantage of something she would have loved & grab your tickets to our March 7th event today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/human-library-nyc-shapeshifter-lab-tickets-1982587732277?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/31/2025

Happy New Year from the Human Library & the Human Library NYC!!