My goal as a librarian has always been to provide patrons with information that changes their lives in their moment of need. That may sound dramatic, but I’ve seen it happen enough times to know. I believe in our ability to use little moments to enact life-changing impacts. Printing a patron’s resume might finalize the interview for their dream job. Directing a caregiver to the right storytime might introduce their little one to a lifetime love of books. Helping an avid reader find their next book might inspire a new reading journey. These little moments, easily overlooked, have great impacts. They repeatedly and consistently prove the value of libraries, yet often start with something as small as a whispered question. Let me tell you a story of our impact in action.
From Shy Questions to Starry Dreams: Libraries Impact Lives
