Rhiannon Giddens Instagram – February 4
Mychal the Librarian // @mychal3ts
I stumbled over this young man’s instagram a few months ago and was immediately struck with his enthusiasm, kindness, and love for the library. He has been on a bit of a roller coaster, as I am not the only one to admire his work! But he has handled it all with grace, humility and humanity.
I was a straight up library kid for most of my childhood – I remember wandering the shelves of the Greensboro Public Library many, many times…checking out my favorite books, over and over…sitting in a child-sized chair and just diving into a book from the top of my stack while my parent roved the adult side… and the current attack on libraries has been awful to witness.
Mychal’s account is a breath of fresh air – honest and loving to all, and reminding people daily why the library is so special. And so important to our communities – from the obvious (books) to the non-obvious (important services some people don’t have access to at home).
And you know? I see people commenting that they want to go to HIS library cause he’s there (and i know, he’s so cool) but – seems to me he wants you to support YOUR library! Library love, every day! Library kids, Library adults, Library supporters – let’s save our libraries!
Read the @nytimes article on him at the link in stories! | Posted on 04/Feb/2024 21:42:00
