Author: Brenda Shea

During these strange times, families are faced with difficult situations they may have never considered. Many are struggling due to job loss, the loss of childcare, whether or not to homeschool, the feeling of isolation, fear of getting sick, loss of community, and not being able to connect with family, friends, and neighbors on a daily basis. Libraries are uniquely positioned to respond to a community’s needs in tough times such as this. While libraries have always had materials, resources, programs and services available for free, many libraries right here in our community have truly stepped up to provide much…