10.30.18
Teacher in the Library: A West Side Story
“Children need a teacher that it is committed to them.” Meet Ms. Micky, a Teacher in the Library making a difference in the community…one student at a time.
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10.11.18
Teacher in the Library: Making a Difference one Student at a Time
Bilal’s library story began when he was seven years old. Now, at 14, he still attends the Teacher in the Library every day. Find out why.
09.21.18
Playing Nice: Encouraging our Children to be Kind
L.R. Knost wrote, “It’s not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It’s our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless.” How do we raise kind kids?
09.10.18
Choose to be Kind
One simple act of kindness can cause a ripple. On week 2 of the #BeKind campaign, we learn how to project kindness outward. Happy reading!
09.06.18
This above all…To thine own self be Kind
We are kicking off our #BeKind campaign by starting within. After all, it is only when we are compassionate to ourselves that we can truly give compassion to others. Here are 5 simple ways you can practice self-compassion.
12.08.17
Michelle Bess: Associate Board President and Sprout Social Guru
Discover how free wi-fi, a love of books and a personal definition of philanthropy brought her into the Library Foundation family.