There is a movement that originated in Denmark, where instead of borrowing a book to read a story, you borrow a person instead. The idea, established in 2000, is to "publish people as open books" so ...

At a very special library in Copenhagen, Denmark, the "books" being checked out are actual human beings, who offer 30-minute conversations on a wealth of subjects – allowing "readers" a better ...

Imagine being able to go to a library and "check out" a person instead of a book. It's a concept whose day has come at Southeast Missouri State University, which will hold a Human Library Project ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MONROE COUNTY — People judge each other. People need more human connection. Those beliefs motivated three local women to bring the ...

SANTA CRUZ — Historically, libraries have served as windows to the world. By reading books, library patrons have had access to wide ranges of knowledge in a variety of areas, and this knowledge has ...

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — The Downers Grove Public Library is seeking residents to share their stories as part of the Hunan Library Book project. Applications are open until June 1, with the Downers Grove ...