What's brining you joy?

Hello Youth Librarians!

Photo from Katie Ganser

Just wanted to stop in to ask you all what's bringing you joy right now? We all know how stressful and overwhelming this part of the year can be for youth librarians, whether your school year is winding down, or you're just winding up for Summer Reading, it's a lot. I know one thing that helps me when I'm struggling is finding joy in the small things. 

Here are a few of the things bringing me joy right now:

1. Planning our Little Mermaid Sing Along! I have the BEST Ursula costume that I cannot wait to wear!

2. Rainy days with no plans, meaning I get to spend the day reading on my couch with my dog snuggled next to me. 

3. Sweet hugs from the storytime kids.

What is bringing you joy right now?

Special thank you to Rebecca Haas from the Anne Arundel County Public Library for her presentation at PLA for inspiring me to find joy on a daily basis.