Our Human Library event on Noveber 19, 2025 was a great succes! Many thanks to our 33 Human Books (who held 274 readings), our 45 volunteers, and our steering committee drawn from our great partners across the University.
The concept of the Human Library® was developed in Denmark in 2000 by Ronni Abergel, Dany Abergel, and colleagues Asma Mouna and Christoffer Erichsen. Library events have been held around the world in partnership with a variety of institutions.
Just some of the Open Books and Librarians at our 2025 Human Library event at Stony Brook University Libraries. Photo by John Griffin.
Sponsored by University Libraries and the DEIA Team with the Division of Student Affairs, Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Intercultural Initiative (DI3), Office of Military and Veteran Student Services, and Diversity, Intercultural, and Community Engagement (DICE), and the Program in Public Health.
The Human Library books are real people who have lived experiences that may be difficult to talk about. If you feel you need support or someone to talk to, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers free and confidential services to enrolled students. You may call (631) 632-6720 or sign up online to schedule an appointment for counseling care.
Please email libraryevents@stonybrook.edu for more information regarding this and future events.
Library Administration: 631.632.7100
