The Chatham-Kent Library is so much more than books, and for the second year, the Chatham branch is offering to lend “human” books Oct. 22 from 1-4 p.m.
According to Tania Sharpe, chief librarian, the unique event is a partnership with the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit, Prosperity Roundtable, Workforce Planning Board and Local Immigration Partnership. It is designed to give people direct access to community leaders and the experiences they have to share.
“We book 20-minute sessions and there will be around nine people to ‘check out,’” Sharpe said. “We have a lawyer, an artist, a musician, a humanitarian, an immigrant and others. This is our second year and people enjoy it. Other people’s stories are so much more interesting than our own, and biographies are very popular.”
Sharpe said they are hoping the event will continue to grow and showcase what libraries have to offer. The event is free to the public and Sharpe urges people interested to register early at 519-354-2940 as spaces are limited.
For more information, please call the library or visit ckpl.ca.
