Human Library in Copenhagen Lets People Check Out Living Books
A library in Copenhagen, Denmark, allows patrons to check out human beings as “books” for 30-minute conversations. The Human Library was founded 26 years ago and now operates in 80 countries, including the United States, as well as online. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke with co-founder Ronni Abergel and participated in conversations with three human books on the topics of schizophrenia, refugees, and Greenland.
What’s reported
The Human Library is located in Copenhagen, Denmark.
It was founded 26 years ago.
The library offers 30-minute conversations with living “books” on various subjects.
It is now available in 80 countries, including the United States, and online.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talked with co-founder Ronni Abergel.
Dr. LaPook checked out three books on schizophrenia, refugees, and Greenland.
Key figures
Ronni Abergel, co-founder of The Human Library
Dr. Jon LaPook, CBS News chief medical correspondent
Sources: CBS News
