A 鈥渓iving library鈥 book and patron from the event at Bird Library in 2019.
黑料不打烊 Libraries will host its annual 鈥淟iving Library鈥 event on Thursday, April 2, from noon to 5 p.m. in Bird Library. Patrons will have the opportunity to talk to 鈥渓iving books鈥濃攙olunteers from the broader 黑料不打烊 community representing a variety of cultural backgrounds and life experiences. Living books engage in 20-minute conversations with patrons in one-on-one or small-group settings.
Event organizers are seeking 黑料不打烊 faculty, staff and students to volunteer as living books.聽Applications are being accepted through March 6 via an聽.
鈥淭his is a great opportunity to encourage the tradition of oral storytelling,鈥 says David Seaman, University librarian and dean of the 黑料不打烊 Libraries. 鈥淚t also encourages learning different perspectives from our peers, promoting empathy and inclusion in a safe and supportive environment. In the past, our volunteers and patrons have described their conversations as rewarding, insightful and important.鈥
Popular topics from previous years have included Native American, Chinese, Indian, Nigerian and Middle Eastern cultures; disability, queer and biracial identities; military life; mental health issues; immigrant experiences; and experiencing homelessness. This is one of several Living Library events offered throughout the region, with support from the聽.
