I’ve often joked that if I were to write a parenting book I’d call it Parent Like A Librarian.
At the library, there are strict rules for behavior that create an environment in which anyone can learn, but there is no agenda, no plan — only time, space, and resources.
The librarian is there to serve whoever comes through the door by connecting them with what they need.
The librarian creates and maintains a collection of materials, makes spaces in which people can work and study, and curates programming tailored to the interests of the humans they serve.
The librarian does not demand any results, does not ask us to be anything other than what we are.
The library is a truly lifelong learning environment — our relationship with the library never ends. As we grow and change, the librarian connects us with what we need.
Read more: “Why our house is a library”