On Sept. 22, UBC Library will hold with its first-ever “Living Library” event – an occasion that allows participants to meet a collection of figures, including students from Afghanistan and Nigeria, gay writers, a pioneering doctor, an extreme athlete/traveller and more.
A Living Library features real, live people who are “lent out” as “books,” and speak about their lives and experiences, to interested users. The idea is to introduce people to a collection of individuals who come from different walks of life and realities compared to their own. It’s an attempt to promote diversity and share a broad range of views and opinions – all within a context of respect and intellectual curiosity.
The Living Library event is open to everyone, including community members. Sign up to speak with your preferred candidate on the day of the event, beginning at 9:00 a.m. For more information, visit www.library.ubc.ca.
