Living Library
An authentic encounter in small groups with someone (a "Book") who has a powerful story and the courage to share it.
- This unconventional workshop is like a good cup of coffee on a Monday morning – it opens your eyes and your mind.
- It helps you understand both yourself and others.
- During the workshop the biases struggle to keep pace with reality.
- It opens the door to real dialogue and closes the door to pretending.
- An ideal way to gently introduce the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion – without triggering a corporate revolution.
- Perfect for those who think they've heard it all… and are now ready for something truly different. Or for those who believe they have no biases at all.
Living Library – live or from your living room
On line from living room
Duration: 2 hours (just enough for a cup of tea and loads of inspiration)
Language: Czech / English
Books: 3 Living Books
Conversations: 3 rounds in online breakout rooms, 30 minutes each
Platform: Teams, Google Meet, or Zoom
Capacity: max. 30 participants, groups of up to 10 people
Suitable for: regional and global teams
What you need: a stable connection, cameras on, and open minds
Live
Duration: 3 hours (audiences almost always want to stay longer)
Language: Czech / English
Books: 4 people and their stories
Conversations: 4 rounds, 30 minutes each
Location: at your school or company
Capacity: max. 45 people, groups of up to 12
Suitable for: local teams
What we need: one large room or several smaller meeting rooms
Milestones of the Living Library
2007
Licence
Licence
OPIM is trained by the Council of Europe. We are obtaining permission and qualification to open the Living Library in the Czech Republic.
2008 - 2012
Multigenre Events
Multigenre Events
The first Living Library at the United Islands of Prague festival and at Mezi ploty in Prague’s Bohnice district.
od 2009 - 2012
8,500+ Children and Youth
8,500+ Children and Youth
Collaboration with public elementary schools in Prague, later expanding to the Central Bohemian and Ústí nad Labem regions.
2012
International Living Library
International Living Library
We organize an international program with participation from 4 countries. We share experiences with youth leaders and visit public and private schools.
2012 - 2022
Schools and online
Schools and online
We are implementing the library for public and private schools, and during COVID, we are transitioning to online.
2022
SDGs Award
SDGs Award
We receive recognition as one of the top 30 impactful projects.
od 2022
Corporate Partnerships
Corporate Partnerships
We begin cooperation with the private sector. Early partners include Red Hat, Generali, JDE, and Thermo Fisher.
2025
30+ Living Books
30+ Living Books
We have a database of 30+ people and their stories ready to be shared.
