Living Library in March

 

 

Living Book Titles

Available March 2010

 

Living Library works exactly like your local Calgary Public Library - readers can borrow a "book".  The difference is, books in the Living Library are human beings: "living books", with whom the reader can have a conversation.

This unique program enables readers to ask the questions they have always wanted to ask; while books are given the opportunity to share stories about their personal experiences in a safe and welcoming environment.  This enables individuals to actively contribute to building inclusive communities of understanding.

 Living Libraries will occur on the following dates:

Shawnessy - Saturday, March 27 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm  

·  Living Books may change depending on volunteer availability.

·  Checkout sessions are 15 minutes each.

·  You may renew Living Books if they are available.

·  Living Books must be returned in the condition they were borrowed.

·  For dates and times go to calgarypubliclibrary.com PROGRAMS, key words:  Living Library

 

      Placing Holds on Living Books:

 

·  Holds may be placed on a Living Book by phoning 403-221-2094.

·  Holds placed after 4 p.m. for a Living Library occurring the following day will not be confirmed.

·  Calgary Public Library staff cannot guarantee Living Book availability or hold times.

·  Please arrive promptly for your scheduled hold time. 

 

Living Library is delivered in partnership with the Calgary Centre for Culture, Equity and Diversity, and is funded by United Way of Calgary and Area, and Family & Community Support Services.  This program was originated by the Human Library organization, see  http://human-library.org/ for more information.

                          Living Books Available at Shawnessy

 

Book Title

Description

It's

OK to Be Gay

A queer-identified woman answers your questions and shares her experiences about coming out, being gay, queer topics in the media, and the gay scene in Calgary.

Why Can't You Just Get Better? Eating Disorders

A survivor of Anorexia and Bulimia shares insights about this confusing disorder. Talk to a survivor and learn about what may be taking your life, or the life of someone you love, and help end stereotypes and indifference toward eating disorders.

Living as a Quad

A young quadriplegic female would like to share insight into the daily life of someone in a wheelchair in order to increase awareness about the unique challenges people with disabilities face. She is also interested in sharing her experience as a conservationist and biologist.

Active Citizenship

Find out about citizenship and how to enhance civic engagement through volunteer opportunities.  Newcomers to Canada who are thinking of preparing for Canadian Citizenship and/or people eager to get involved in community activities will benefit from talking to this book.

Sikh

Find out more about the “newest religion” and what it means to practice Sikhism, a minority religion. Ask questions such as why I wear a turban.

Stroke Survivor

Recovering from a stroke and returning to work.

A Living Tribute

As a kidney failure survivor, an entrepreneur, a writer and an immigrant, Yvonne invites you to find within yourself what you really want in life and to become a living tribute of your own existence by accomplishing your dreams... before it is too late.

 

Never Give Up

A person determined never to give up on his goal of higher education and a better life for himself, his family and his community.  His belief is that every person is born great they just need to live up to their potential. 

Mother of a Generation Gap

 

Our family is nearly perfect with one exception; our daughters are nearly 10 years apart, which makes them more like “only children”.  This situation presents unique challenges as well as joys.

First Generation Immigrant

First Generation Immigrant with an extensive Economic Development and Reconstruction Experience in post-communism and post-conflict/ post-war multicultural environments.