NORFOLK, Neb. — Most people have been to a library before but rarely do they get a chance where the people become the book.

“Not only can they learn about us but we can learn around them,” said Courtney Nelson, a woman in agriculture.

It’s called the Human Library, an organization that started in Denmark and has found its way to Nebraska.

The idea behind the library is to have the human books discuss their stories with readers.

“I graduated the only female in my male dominated major and just keep exploring being out in the workforce past college,” Nelson said.

Nelson was one of the books that was read.

“Whether somebody treated me differently or just because of the stigma surrounding it," Nelson said. "Already the obstacles I would put on myself just because I am a woman in agriculture.”

With topics dealing with sensitive and hard to talk about subjects, Nelson hopes this opens dialogue about those topics.

“They can use this dialogue and use this curiosity in any conversation...to continue to have dialogue with others that aren’t the same as them,” Nelson said.

Trying to seek out a new perspective, Ronald Molina visited with an African student in America.

He said talking with all types of people leads to learning more about the world.

“I think that helps a lot with getting to know different people and recognizing that the world is a bigger place than just Norfolk,” Molina said.

The event ran at Northeast Community College's campus and continued at the Norfolk Library later in the evening.