How Libraries Save Lives

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November 25, 2016 a project of ServiceSpace You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book. - Dr. Seuss - How Libraries Save Lives "Knowledge sets us free, art sets us free. A great library is freedom," Ursula K. Le Guin wrote in contemplating the sacredness of public libraries. "You never know what troubled little girl needs a book," Nikki Giovanni wrote in one of her poems celebrating libraries and librarians. A beautiful testament to the emancipating, transformative power of public libraries comes from a little girl named Storm Reyes, who grew up in an impoverished Native American community, had her life profoundly changed, perhaps even saved, by a library bookmobile, and went on to become a librarian herself. Read or listen to her wonderful story of the gift that set her free. { read more } Be The Change Take a trip to your local library, or spend some time reading a book. For more inspiration on libraries, read Robert Dawson's photographic love letter to public libraries here. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News The Disease of Being Busy The Science of Forgiveness Can You Teach People to Have Empathy? The Benefits of Learning to Be Kind to Yourself Our Shortened Attention Span & 3 Ways To Stay Focused Ten Ways to Set A Positive Tone For the New Year Two Words That Can Change a Life 5 Things Science Says Will Make You Happier DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 241,616 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More