Libraries are more than books—they’re vital community spaces on the frontlines of social care. As more patrons face mental health, housing, and trauma-related challenges, library workers are adapting fast, often without formal training.
Dr. Margaret Ann Paauw, author of Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries, is helping change that with trauma-informed tools and social work strategies for today’s library professionals.
Let’s support our libraries and the people who keep them running.
Read the full article here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/well-read/202507/the-role-of-libraries-in-mental-health