Human Library | Sarasbaug, Pune | 22 FEB

This is India's first Human Library coming to Pune. When was the last time you truly listened to someone completely different from you? Not just heard them—but really listened. Without judgment. Without interrupting. Without already deciding what you think about them. We live in a city of 70 lakh people. We pass thousands of strangers every day—at FC Road, in office lifts, at chai tapris. But how many of their stories do we actually know? How many times have we written someone off because of what they look like, where they're from, or what we assume about them? This is India's first Human Library coming to Pune. What Is Human Library? Imagine a library. But instead of borrowing books, you borrow humans. Real people. Each carrying stories you've never heard. Experiences you've never lived. Perspectives that might make you uncomfortable—and that's exactly the point. For two hours, you'll step into someone else's world. And they'll step into yours. How It Actually Works: 🔄 Hour 1: You'll be either a "Book" or a "Reader" - Books share a part of their life others might judge or misunderstand - Readers listen to 3 different Books, 15 minutes each 🔄 Hour 2: Roles reverse—you experience the other side No recordings. No judgments. Just honest conversations between two humans sitting under the trees of Saras Baug. Why Should You Come? Because somewhere in Pune right now: - Someone is hiding their mental health struggle because "log kya kahenge" - A transgender person is avoiding public spaces because of stares - A divorcee is pretending everything is fine because society says they failed - An inter-caste couple is fighting for a love society won't accept - A first-generation college student is navigating a world no one in their family understands These aren't headlines. These are your neighbors. Your colleagues. Maybe even you. This event is for every Punekar who's ever felt misunderstood. Every young professional who moved here and realized the city feels lonely despite the crowds. Every student who wants to see beyond their bubble. What You'll Experience: ✨ 6 real conversations that'll stay with you long after 🌳 Peaceful setting at iconic Saras Baug 🛡️ Completely safe space—strict ground rules, verified participants only 💭 Stories you won't find on Instagram reels or LinkedIn posts ❤️ A reminder that behind every face is a universe you know nothing about Who Should Register: - If you've ever been judged unfairly—and judged others unfairly too - If you believe change starts with listening, not lecturing - If you're tired of superficial connections and want something real - If you're curious about lives nothing like your own - If you want to be part of something Pune has never seen before First-timers welcome. Most people come alone—just like at all Stranger Mingle events. Zero tolerance for disrespect, discrimination, or harassment. All participants verified. This is Stranger Mingle—we keep our spaces safe, always. Pune, this is our moment. This isn't Mumbai. This isn't Bangalore. This is our city—the cultural capital of Maharashtra. Let's show India what real conversations look like. Stereotypes exist because we stay strangers. So let's mingle. Let's listen. Let's become a little more human. Register Now - Limited Spots First Human Library event in Pune