If you haven't been walking around campus like a mindless zombie for the past couple weeks, you might have seen some posters lining the halls, ones that say things like:

Borrow a transgender.

Borrow a homeless.

Borrow a obese.

If you're like me, you were confused and concerned when you saw these posters, and not just because the third sign needs to say "an."

I had plenty of questions. Are these people going to give talks in the St. Francis Center? How will people react to them? Will they be treated with respect?

Later, I saw the library logo in the corners of the posters. Oh, so these are physical books. Still seems like a weird way to advertise...

Well, mystery solved, folks! Here's what's really happening:

This Thursday, October 20, BCU's Bishop Mueller Library will host a human library event from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

In the library, a number of individuals who face prejudice and discrimination will be taking the time to share their stories with those of us who will listen. Among the "book" selections are homeless, immigrant, transgender, polio survivor, body modification, drug addict, and elder abuse.

Briar Cliff is committed to caring and openness for all, and likewise, this event intends to "help facilitate discussion and break down the barriers of prejudice and discrimination."

Rumor has it that there will be free food. See you there.