Libraries give patrons a sense of safety, refuge, and peace that is difficult to find in many communities. Nowhere is this more true than in psychiatric hospitals, where libraries can be a beacon of stability in the mental turmoil that comes with psychiatric hospitalization.
Tyson & Joe will share stories from their institutional shelves to guide participants through strategies for making their physical spaces more welcoming and highlight opportunities to make personal growth more accessible to patrons. The result is a more inclusive community for all patrons regardless of neurotype or mental health status.