The Human Library 2026
Organized by the Crawfordsville Public District Library and HUE
Join us February 28, 2026 from 10am to 2pm at the Crawfordsville Public District Library
What is it?
The Human Library Organization is an international nonprofit organization begun in Denmark in 2000. Their concept of a "human library" is where people are "books" who have experienced stereotypes and stigmas due to their identity, choices, or occupation. Members of the public attend, choose a book title, and "read" that book by having a face-to-face conversation for 20-30 minutes. Readers are invited to be curious and ask questions they may normally be nervous to ask. Books are open stories. The goal is for both the books and readers to "unjudge someone."
When was a Human Library first held in Crawfordsville?
We held Crawfordsville's first Human Library on March 1, 2025 at the CPDL!
Want to get involved?
Apply to be a Book by scanning!
Reach out to HUE or the CDPL about being a librarian at the event!
Other Events
HUE's other annual, hallmark event is the Celebration of Unity, which occurs every September.
We organize many other activities throughout the year. Find those on our calendar, list of upcoming events, or program committees (FAE, La Conexion, VOICE, and The Collective).
Thanks to KJ Creations Photography for these fabulous photos!
