Human Library Perth Book Café
Join us at FRINGE WORLD to discover the stories behind assumptions, challenge preconceptions, and "unjudge" someone at the Human Library Book Café.
The Human Library® is a global movement for social change, and is exactly what it sounds like, a library of people! Our Books are real people from the community who have experienced prejudice, stigmatisation, or discrimination. Readers will enter a respectful space where they can borrow a Book, listen to their personal stories, and ask questions with the aim to build understanding and “unjudge” someone.
Sessions are 30 minutes with up to 4 Readers per Book. All of our Books are volunteers.
"The reading was emotional, and the group interaction made it very moving, something you can't get from a printed book." ★★★★★ Human Library Reader, 2025
Sessions have capacity limits, and latecomers won’t be admitted, so arrive early to secure your spot! You’re welcome to ‘borrow’ multiple Books during this time, subject to availability.
Presented by: Human Library Perth
The Human Library® is a global movement for social change. It is, in the true sense of the word, a library of people. We host events where readers can borrow human beings serving as open books and have conversations they would not normally have access to.
Sessions
Ticket Prices
Free Event (No Tickets Needed)
1 Venue
The Geographe Room at State Library of Western Australia
State Library of Western Australia, 25 Francis St, Perth
Venue can be entered via the Perth Cultural Centre or Francis Street
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Suitability & Warnings
Please note
Possible references to various types of trauma.
*Content depends on the lived experiences shared.