It’s a big week for celebrating and taking small actions to help make the world a little better. First: it’s National Library Week. If you have access to a public, school, academic, or special library, take the time to show up and browse this week. Then take a moment to write to the library board and let them know just how much you appreciate the place. There’s no need to make this long or complicated. A simple letter that says you love the thoughtful displays in the library and/or appreciate the range of programming or available titles is enough. Now, more than ever, boards hear from those who want to complain, rather than celebrate. Be the positive light and reminder of how great the library is.
If you’re reading this on the day it publishes, April 22, then it’s also Earth Day. If you are able, get outside and into nature, whether it’s today or sometime this week. Can you do one thing to make the world around you just a tiny bit better? Again, no need to make this complicated. Pick one thing that is doable and know you’ve made a difference. You could easily marry celebrating National Library Week with Earth Day, too–perhaps you visit your local library and pick out some seeds to plant from their seed exchange.
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