A Tucson librarian is working with families who have been evicted from their homes, bringing books, snacks, games and crafts to keep their children busy.
Leila Duncan Special to the Arizona Daily Star I think I became a librarian because I love learning, but I don’t love teaching. I mean, I have been a teacher of sorts and it was great, but it wasn’t traditional classroom teaching.
I left that job to be with my children and I loved every minute of that, but eventually, I knew that I wanted to start on a slightly different career path. Long story short, I ended up going to the University of Arizona for a Master’s in Information and Library Science and here I am, almost 17 years later, still loving what I do.
Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | RSS Feed | Omny Studio Lately, what has given me the most joy has been working with the children of families who have been evicted from their homes and are temporarily living in hotels. Twice a week, when I can, I take them books, snacks from the ever generous Community Food Bank, and games and crafts to keep them active, learning and, frankly, to give their parents and caregivers a break.
Despite the stress and tension these families are experiencing, the kids are always interested in learning new things, showing me what they can do and wanting to know when I’m going to come again. These families also want to take their lives off hold, and while they wait and work to do that, I so enjoy bringing them a bit of fun and after school learning.
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