The decision to find a “respectful final disposition” for human remains used for a 19th-century book comes amid growing scrutiny of their presence in museum collections.

People volunteering as books spoke to readers at the Human Library event held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Photo by Leslie Schipa The lawn area at the ...

Human library is an innovative concept of building human connection and empathy with the help of storytelling. Here the ‘human books’ share the stories.

The West Bloomfield Library promises more than just books on Saturday. Patrons will have a chance to borrow something truly unique: humans.

Harvard University announced Wednesday that it had removed "human skin" from the binding of Des destinées de l'âme from its Houghton Library when a review found the book failed to meet "ethical ...

From “Minority Veteran” to “Repressed Woman,” anonymous Human Books chose thought-provoking titles to draw in people who’d want to learn more about their identity.

At Arlington's Central Library, readers are invited to check out a human "book" for an enlightening conversation.

The Human Library offers “human books” that people can “read” by asking questions and listening to their stories.

Human Library open for check out WHAT — Sessions with human books are 15 minutes each and multiple can be selected. WHEN — Drop in between 2-6 p.m. Saturday Sept. 21.

The Human Library is an opportunity to get to know your community." For the May 20 event in Lafayette, Farmer-Kaiser said 23 books have been selected and are participating in training.

There’s a multitude of activities lined up this weekend in metro Detroit. Among them is an event that offers a unique event called the Human Library.