Human Libraries Training Course

  • Where?

    Olmi-Capella village, Corsica

    France

  • Who attended?

    23 young people from 4 countries (Spain, France, Lithuania, Finland)

  • When?

    07 - 14 October 2023

  • Who hosted it?

    L’aria (Corsica)

7 days of learning

23 young people from Spain, France, Lithuania and Finland came together in October 2023 to learn together in a non-formal education context about how they can use the Human Library method to help preserve the heritage of their local rural communities.

Alvaro (22, Spain)

“An experience that leaves you speechless”

Felix (18, Finland)

“I found the trip to be the most fun and the most interesting thing I have ever done”

Take a look at our learning journey

“In rural areas, intergenerational activities are the key to energizing and keeping roots alive. Human libraries allow us to know where we come from, to build a stronger and more inclusive territory. “

Sara (45, Spain)

“Corsica is a place where memories of the past give very strong impulses to all that you see and experience on this magic island!“,

Aiste (38, Lithuania)

“Learning, interculturalism and cooperation in a few days and a single destination that we will remember for the rest of our lives.”

Celia (20, Spain)

“Corsica and the overall experience was inspiring and bright. It left a strong mark and brought new ideas that I can't wait to share with others!“

Guste (18, Lithuania)

The Human library method is a broad engaging method, possible to execute in so many ways, depending on the place and society. When adding intangible heritage, the books become a fantastic library of Europe!

Annina (44, Finland)

“Having this opportunity to dig deeper into our roots and seeing the strong relationship between the locals in Corsica gave me motivation to do something good for my own community“

Kotryna (19, Lithuania)

How often do you think about history?

Joining on a TiktTok trend, we asked our young librarians how often they think about history in their daily lives. Check out their surprising answers!

The Young Librarians

Llara Spain

Kamila Lithuania

Agata Corsica

Kotryna Lithuania

Guste Lithuania

Africa Spain

Aitana Spain

Austeje Lithuania

Leyre Spain

Fabian Finland

Nura Spain

Frida Finland

Sonia Spain

Celia Spain

Alvaro Spain

Remy Corsica

Pablo Spain

Matas Lithuania

Sara Spain

Ainhoa Spain

Felix Finland

Mathieu Corsica

Mar Spain

Now the young librarians will go back to their communities and organise Human Libraries to help preserve their local heritage

Hosted by

The training course was hosted by L’aria in the Olmi-Capella village of Corsica, France.