Tonight we share a glimpse of this national news report that not only offers hope for the destitute but also a glimpse at how public spaces are evolving in order to accommodate worsening American economic harsh times . . . Check-it . . .
"In our public library system, we see people who are unhoused, unwell and considered unfit. Add the book club member, jobseeker, recent immigrant and after school teen. Those who enter our buildings are in search of something, whether that be information, connection, programming or simply respite. Increasingly, this means that as you browse the stacks, you are as likely to meet a social worker as a children’s librarian. Library staff now offer a broad range of health-care services to our patrons, free, no questions asked."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Opinion | Teaming libraries with hospitals would unlock healthier communities
Your local librarian can help find a shelter bed, de-escalate a patron in distress, or administer emergency Narcan. But what if they didn't have to?
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