This IMLS funded research project presented at the International Federation of Libraries conference in August of 2023 demonstrates how public libraries serve as community catalysts to facilitate the building of community capacity and resources for emergency response and recovery. Libraries from the NorthNet Library System participated in focus groups to share their experiences in […]
This research study was done in collaboration between Dr. Lindsey Nenadal and her team of undergraduate students at California State University, Chico and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the North Valley. In 2018, the Camp Fire swept through communities in Northern California, bringing massive destruction and devastation. During the fire and in the years […]
Remember to take time to engage in the activities where you find joy when stressed. Engage your senses by burning incents, wrap up in a soft blanket, build a small alter of your favorite artifacts, or listen to nature, music, or the sound of silence. Actively participate in anything that centers you and diverts your […]
When they are needed most, NLS libraries are once again rising to the occasion As wildfires force evacuations throughout Northern California, libraries in the NorthNet Library System (NLS) are once again providing vital assistance to their communities. In El Dorado County, where the Caldor Fire has destroyed one school and forced thousands to evacuate, the […]
This year more than ever, it has been widely publicized that May is mental health awareness month. A wide variety of behavioral health providers and nonprofit associations serving all kinds of Californians are raising awareness of mental health needs and sharing the services they have. Less well known is the vital role the public libraries […]
The following resources include training, community partners, podcasts and books supporting the topics of mental health and resilience. If you have a resource to share on LibraryRecovery.org, please contact NorthNet Library System at NLSadmin@plpinfo.org. Webinars and Education Training Resilience Resources Resources to Share Community Partners Podcasts & Media Recommended Reading The following books offer insights […]