We are all living through an unusual time now. The current pandemic affects all of us, and each of us in a different way.
Our library would like to collect a local account of this time. We invite you to send us anything you'd like to share - photographs, drawings, writings - anything that shares what your experience and daily life now is like.
We plan to compile your submissions into a collection to have in the library. Our community will have access to this account now, and after this time becomes history, our future community will be able to read first-hand accounts of our experiences.
If you need ideas, here are a few suggestions:
What did you do today that you wouldn't have done on a "normal" day?
What did you not do today that you would have done on a "normal" day?
What do you miss about school or work?
What do you like or not like about being home and away from school or work?
How are you keeping in touch with family and friends while you can't visit them in person?
Have you done something to help someone else?
Has someone done something to help you?
Have you missed an event during this time?
What are you looking forward to doing after we return to "normal."
If you would like to participate, you can:
- Upload your submission here - A Gmail account is required for this option.
- Email us at info@milanlibrary.org and then complete this form.
- Bring information to the library once we reopen. We can scan your documents if you'd like to keep the originals.
We look forward to seeing what you share.
A separate project:
The Library of Michigan is also collecting information through their COVID-19: Save Your Story project in collaboration with the Historical Society of Michigan. If you are interested in participating in their project, you can see details are here. (Please share with us, too!)
