On this date, in 2020, our schools officially closed down to start the quarantine. It’s been such a tough time since then for everyone, and for schools and libraries of all sorts, the troubles seem to just increase.

So, I just wanted to reach out today to remind you that – just as we were every single day of the quarantine – CMLE is here for you. We can’t fix all the problems everywhere; but we can always provide a listening ear, and maybe some suggestions.

For this entire school year, every Monday morning I have posted an article in a series called Happier in the Library. While it’s not going to make your life hugely better – it’s just a small weekly reminder that we are here and that we care about you and your library.

Take a few minutes today to just pause and reflect on the positive things you see around you. It doesn’t stop the bad stuff – but I’m a believer that life is always best when I make that effort, so hopefully it’s good for you too.