Mychal Threets, known for his passion for literature, faced escalating challenges at the Fairfield Civic Center Library as he coped with escalating violence, harassment, and personal mental health issues.
The library became a complex environment where Mr. Threets had to balance fostering a love for reading with addressing safety concerns, leading to over 170 incident reports over the year.
Despite Mr. Threets' enthusiasm for promoting library joy and reading among the youth, he struggled against an atmosphere that often involved threats and violence from patrons.
The pressures faced by Mr. Threets illuminate a significant dilemma in the library profession: prioritizing mental health amidst the responsibility of managing increasingly volatile situations.
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