Author: olref

Rules for
READERS of
THE
LIVING
LIBRARY

General Guidelines for loans from the
Living Library!
Before you are ready to borrow a living book from the
Living Library, you have to register at the desk and get your free Living Library Card.
If you are younger than 17 years old, you will need a parent or guardian’s signature to get a Living Library card.
Living Library Card
When you have read and agreed to the rules of the
Living Library you will be issued your Living Library Card.
The Librarians
The librarians are there to help. To help you select a book, the librarians have a catalog of available “books” with descriptions.
Duration of loans!
The living book must be returned to the Living Library 30 minutes after the time of check out. Please respect the deadline and the closing hours of the Living
Library. You are only allowed one loan at a time.
Where to go?
You and your book may choose from one of many
reserved tables in the library, but you may not take your book out of the building. You are under no
circumstances allowed to take the Living Book home with you. You are not allowed to lend the Living
Library book to somebody else.

What to do?
It is expected that all the living books will be returned in the same condition they were in, at the time of check out. Treat the borrowed book with respect!
The Living Book can choose to return to the Living
Library if he/she feels that they are
not treated properly.
What are you supposed to do together?
For example: You can start off by sharing a little bit about yourself and feel free to ask questions about the
borrowed book’s life and values. Don’t be shy. Now is the perfect opportunity to find out if what you think corresponds with the way things are with your Living Book. You will be provided with a list of possible
discussion questions that you might want to ask the book.
Feedback
All participants in the Living Library will be expected to complete a brief survey about their experience with the Living Library.

Olympia Timberland Library
313 8th Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 352-0595

www.trlib.org