I’m a fan of The Who and I would like to say: “The Kids are Alright,” but they are more than alright. We had a great year with our afterschool visitors! Our Youth Services team came together to develop Dungeons and Dragons, Crafternoons, a Book Group and several other programs to make the library a little less ordinary for our student visitors.
Why? You ask…
Because they make our afternoons a little less ordinary with their cheer, studiousness and many thoughtful interactions. Thank you, Scarborough parents, for raising your children to know that this is the place to study and meet with friends.
But, most importantly, thank you for raising happy people! No matter how complicated my day gets, before I go home, I hear their happy voices throughout the courtyard. It’s one of my secrets to happiness.
When young minds form the idea that libraries have countless resources, they will know as adults that this is the place to come when in need or when they are just curious about the world around them. When they learn that this is a safe and welcoming environment, they will grow up to pass on the gift of library use to their children.
Libraries aren’t always quiet places, not anymore. When they have the means, libraries create quiet spaces. But the modern public library is a vibrant place in communities across the country, and Scarborough Public Library is one of the rare libraries that students visit daily. Most libraries envy us for that reason.
We deeply thank Scarborough school staff, principals, and administration for working with us to make this a successful year. What an amazing school system brimming with talent!
Happy summer, friends!
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