by Jamie Matczak | Sep 9, 2024 | Inclusive Services
Hi all! There is a lot in this month’s update! Please take some time and look over the information. Since it is National Suicide Awareness Month, I cannot stress how important it is to take time for mental health. Please take time to care for your whole self. I...
by Jamie Matczak | Aug 8, 2024 | Inclusive Services
As we begin the end of summer, I am sure we are all planning for next year. I hope you will reach out to me to share any ideas you would like to see as inclusive offerings. Stay healthy and enjoy the sun, Sherry Resources: Color blind glasses to give away! Apply by...
by Jamie Matczak | Jul 11, 2024 | Inclusive Services
I don’t know about you, but this all (*gestures around wildly*) seems like a bit much. The weeks can seem heavy, and we have so much information and so many fast and furious demands, with many of us feeling like we don’t have the time or interest (but we...
by Jamie Matczak | Jun 13, 2024 | Inclusive Services
Again this year, one of the most pressing issues is book challenges, both in public and school libraries. Many challenged books are by and about members of the LGBTQ+ community. As part of our mission to make sure libraries are relevant to the community overall and...
by Jamie Matczak | Apr 2, 2024 | Inclusive Services
Early bird registration for WAPL is still open and WAPL has two amazing days of content and a variety of sessions touching on inclusivity as well: Knowledge is Power: Great Lakes Literacy through Reading Understanding Dementia Luncheon Keynote: Bridging the Gaps...
by Jamie Matczak | Mar 1, 2024 | Inclusive Services
We’ve all seen the word stress so much that we may tend to ignore it. But we can’t ignore the impact of stress on our daily lives. Most of us have experienced or are experiencing a sense of being overwhelmed as if everything were too much. While stress can have...