Living libraries are like normal libraries, where visitors can browse titles, choose books they want to read, and borrow them. The only difference is that in the Living Library, books are people, and reading consists of a conversation. Living Libraries seek to challenge prejudice and discrimination. This Toolkit includes: • Explanation of Living Libraries, including history and methodology • Explanation of what’s involved in organising a Living Library and to set one up • How to run a Living Library, including budgeting, materials, promotion and evaluation • Resources such as posters, library cards, brochures People interested in finding out more about Living Libraries should also visit the ‘Human Libraries’ website: http://humanlibrary.org and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/humanlibraryorg/ Living libraries are like normal libraries, where visitors can browse titles, choose books they want to read, and borrow them. The only difference is that in the Living Library, books are people, and reading consists of a conversation. Living Libraries seek to challenge prejudice and discrimination. This Toolkit includes: • Explanation of Living Libraries, including history and methodology • Explanation of what’s involved in organising a Living Library and to set one up • How to run a Living Library, including budgeting, materials, promotion and evaluation • Resources such as posters, library cards, brochures People interested in finding out more about Living Libraries should also visit the ‘Human Libraries’ website: http://humanlibrary.org and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/humanlibraryorg/ Living libraries are like normal libraries, where visitors can browse titles, choose books they want to read, and borrow them. The only difference is that in the Living Library, books are people, and reading consists of a conversation. Living Libraries seek to challenge prejudice and discrimination. This Toolkit includes: • Explanation of Living Libraries, including history and methodology • Explanation of what’s involved in organising a Living Library and to set one up • How to run a Living Library, including budgeting, materials, promotion and evaluation • Resources such as posters, library cards, brochures People interested in finding out more about Living Libraries should also visit the ‘Human Libraries’ website: http://humanlibrary.org and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/humanlibraryorg/

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