My mother volunteered at the library for thirty years and they named a reading room after her when she died and I am proud but also sad that this is all that remains.
More people experience this than they realize.
Gratitude for a parent's community dedication conflicts with the desire for more enduring forms of remembrance and influence.
“Where Are You with Small legacy vs. great legacy — do scale and ambition matter??”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.