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Librarian Who Went Viral For Spreading 'Library Joy' Resigns To Focus On His Mental Health

Librarian Who Went Viral For Spreading 'Library Joy' Resigns To Focus On His Mental Health
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Mychal Threets, a librarian at Solano County Public Library in California who went viral with his positive and informative library videos, announced his decision to resign due to mental health issues.


Mychal Threets, known for his lively presence at the Solano County Public Library, recently announced his resignation in an Instagram video, citing a need to prioritize his mental health.

Threets had made a video recently about mental health issues that his social media presence hadn't helped. Thanking the library for being a place where he felt safe and belonged, the 33-year-old, known for his infectious "library joy" on TikTok, expressed gratitude for receiving the I Love My Librarian Award from the American Library Association.


Despite stepping away from his librarian role on March 1, Threets remains committed to literacy advocacy and lobbying for library funding in Congress, especially crucial in the current climate of nationwide debates on banned books. His work with PBS, announced a week earlier, will continue, he confirmed.

Threets' many followers wished him well and said how proud they are of him for taking care of himself.

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Some people, including many authors, thanked him for the joy and light he brought to all who watched his videos.

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Folks said they would support him in his decisions and career going forward.

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The library, after all, will always be there for him.

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Some people had ideas about roles that might suit him.

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People assured him that he'd bring goodness and joy, wherever he ends up.

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Threets' joy for libraries is infectious. We hope to see him again!

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