Public Libraries are a vital resource in communities and aren't just a place only check out books. They're resource centers, community gardens and more! Caitlin has recently been recognized by Business West’s 40 Under Forty class of 2018 for her “Career Achievements and Service to the Community” and by Urban Libraries Innovation Awards 2017 for “Planting the Seeds of Health Literacy.” She is a librarian and Supervisor of the Mason Square Branch Library in Springfield, MA, passionate about the power of public libraries. She develops and facilitates the branch’s adult and family programming, oftentimes collaborating with community partners. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx