For immediate release: September 9, 2019<\/p>\n
Real people with real stories and issues, that is what the Human Library is about. Douglas County Libraries (DCL) is thrilled to bring the popular Human Library back to its Castle Rock location in 2020 and is currently recruiting new \u201chuman books\u201d for the event.<\/p>\n
DCL is seeking community members who have personal stories to tell and who would like to connect with their neighbors through an afternoon of brief in-person conversations focused around specific life experiences.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe library is providing this forum for members of our increasingly diverse community to interact through open and respectful dialogue in a safe, comfortable setting,\u201d said DCL\u2019s Adult Literacy Specialist Tiffany Curtin.<\/p>\n
Jim Pierce shared his story of being drafted into the Vietnam War at DCL\u2019s inaugural event in 2018. \u201cI had an adventure that I will remember for my lifetime,\u201d he said of his experience as a human book. \u201cThe readers were fantastic with the questions they asked and their enthusiasm. The venue was well-planned and flawlessly executed. What an experience!\u201d<\/p>\n
To apply as a \u201chuman book,\u201d visit DCL.org\/volunteer<\/a>. Applications are due by November 30, 2019. All who apply will be interviewed by DCL staff and if accepted will receive training to prepare for the library event. The Human Library event will take place February 29, 2020.<\/p>\n For more information, email HumanLibraryDCL@dclibraries.org<\/a>, visit DCL.org<\/a>, or call Tiffany Curtin at (303) 688-7646.<\/p>\n Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.<\/p>\n