I love this and agree. We need more real life community now more than ever. Libraries are a wonderful, alcohol free, third space option. They offer so much to our communities and can be a great place to learn a new skill, see author talks, see live music events, get discounted or free tickets to cultural attractions, join a group (many offer knitting circles, board game groups, and other activity-centric groups). I think we are going to see a shift in more real life community and less isolation. People need people.
Thanks for this Gretchen! Completely agree, none of us should be sleeping on libraries - or running for their boards, because we need to make sure books don't get banned! Looking forward to seeing this movement of in person, art, craft and activity+activism mash-up.
I love this and agree. We need more real life community now more than ever. Libraries are a wonderful, alcohol free, third space option. They offer so much to our communities and can be a great place to learn a new skill, see author talks, see live music events, get discounted or free tickets to cultural attractions, join a group (many offer knitting circles, board game groups, and other activity-centric groups). I think we are going to see a shift in more real life community and less isolation. People need people.
Thanks for this Gretchen! Completely agree, none of us should be sleeping on libraries - or running for their boards, because we need to make sure books don't get banned! Looking forward to seeing this movement of in person, art, craft and activity+activism mash-up.