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Reflection Blog: The Power of Stories is How We Listen
Feature Image Source Libraries are not just the house where stories and information live. They are the windows and the doorways and the cozy fireplace around which we gather to share ourselves. They amplify voices and empower users to give shape to their history and, more importantly, how they see themselves, through storytelling. As the Power of Stories module reminds us, stories have the amazing ability to link us across cultures, experiences, and generations so that we understand the heart of one another and break down walls, especially in times where the world feels so divided. A powerful example of this philosophy is Vancouver Public Library’s Indigenous Storyteller in Residence…