What if one library card could change the direction of a life?
Mychal Threets, known online as one of the internet’s most beloved librarians, shares how public libraries create more than readers. They create safety, belonging, learning, and connection for people who need it most. From growing up as a “library kid” to becoming an advocate for literacy and mental Health, Mychal explains why libraries still matter deeply in the digital age.
🧠 What you will learn:
- How libraries support mental health, community, and lifelong learning
- Why libraries remain essential for closing the digital divide
- The difference between toxic positivity and real gratitude
- How kindness and encouragement create lasting impact online and offline
🔑 Key takeaways:
- Libraries are community spaces built on access and belonging
- Gratitude does not ignore hard days. It helps people move through them
- Small acts of kindness can change someone’s direction
Listen now to Mychal Threets’s perspective on literacy, mental health, and the power of public libraries.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a reminder that support, connection, and safe spaces matter more than ever.
I've spent over 28 years in technology sales, working with companies like Dell and Apple. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area tech scene, I had the incredible experience of meeting visionaries like Steve Jobs and Michael Dell—moments I'll never forget.
A few years ago, I moved to Arizona to improve my allergies after undergoing eye surgery at the Mayo Clinic. I've been married for 27 years and have two amazing daughters, now 24 and 20.
Outside of work, I love playing tennis, practicing martial arts (I was just six months shy of earning my black belt!), and surrounding myself with good people. I'm also deeply proud of my Indian heritage. Back in California, I served as President of our local Indian Association, where I worked to pass down our culture, values, and traditions for others to experience.
Loyalty is everything to me—I stand by my friends no matter what. Whether in business or life, I believe in the power of strong relationships and always showing up for those who matter
