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Whitehorse Human Library
Making connections and sharing stories is part of an exciting new library initiative for Whitehorse residents and Council is encouraging the community to volunteer or take part.
The Whitehorse Human Library is a library with an extraordinary difference – instead of borrowing books, visitors to the Human Library are able to borrow people.
Scheduled to take place during the Whitehorse Spring Festival on 23 October 2011 at the Nunawading Library, the event will give visitors or ‘borrowers’ the chance to borrow a ‘human book’ for a short informal conversation.
The Whitehorse Human Library is an opportunity for residents to share in their experiences and stories to promote community connections and an appreciation of the diversity of people and culture in the Whitehorse community.
All that is required of people volunteering to be a human book is that they be themselves and be available to answer questions about their life that will help ‘borrowers’ understand them better.
Stories from a wide range of sources are sought and could include anything from a migrant’s journey to Australia, living with an illness, living through war to an interesting hobby or career.
The Whitehorse Human Library provides an opportunity for people in the community to connect with and learn about people from diverse life experiences and backgrounds.
To volunteer for the Whitehorse Human Library, email Council’s Volunteer and Civic Participation Officer Michelle Wright at michelle.wright@whitehorse.vic.gov.au or phone 9262 6116.