A Lifetime of Impact

The library has always been there in the toughest of times, and no tougher than when I was a single mother with three kids, and homeless. Without getting into the heavy details, the library provided a safe space to my distraught family unit - it helped us feel normal when our circumstances were anything but. In this time, I was able to seek valuable resources that allowed us to receive lifesaving and life changing aid, allowed me to prepare for jobs, and allowed my children to play, read, and learn. The impact of this has stayed with us beyond our unfortunate circumstances.

Now, my family and I are well and lifelong users of the library. Even now, in better circumstances, it has afforded us peace of mind and some much needed entertainment through books, movies, and more. My eldest daughter continues the impact through her work as a Library Specialist, providing support to those in need, the way we were provided support when we were in need. It has been a valuable study space for me and my children while in school, and a constant source of security and safety when we need it. The gratitude I feel for this institution can never be repaid, but I hope that it is felt in sharing this small part of my story.