PBS’ Resident Librarian ‘Mychal the Librarian’ Headlines Youth Mental Health Event at Lincoln Library
Mychal the Librarian is partnering with the Office of the California Surgeon General Live Beyond – ACEs campaign to share how reading stories of resilience and overcoming life’s obstacles can help youth heal.
Sacramento, CA – PBS’s Resident Librarian, Mychal the Librarian, will headline a special youth mental health event focused on raising awareness of ACEs, toxic stress, and the healing power of books at Lincoln Public Library. The event, hosted in partnership with California’s Live Beyond campaign as well as the Children and Youth Behavior Health Initiative (CYBHI), is part of Mental Health Awareness Month and will also feature a variety of stress-busting and wellness activities, including succulent making and terracotta pot painting, a tea-making and herbalism station, a healing book station, and more.
The event will take place during Mental Health Awareness Month, on Saturday, May 10th at 1 p.m. at Lincoln Public Library in the Sacramento Area.
Visuals Available for the media:
- Mychal the Librarian delivering his keynote speech to youth and families
- Youth painting terracotta pots and creating succulent arrangements
- Attendees participating in tea-making and herbalism activities
- Live Beyond booth with mental health resources and wellness materials
- Families interacting at the healing book station
- General crowd shots highlighting positive, wellness-focused community engagement
To schedule an interview with Mychal and/or Live Beyond Youth Advisors and RSVP please contact Madeleine Young at Maddy@civilian.com or (714) 325 3527
Details
WHAT: Lincoln Public Library Mental Health Month Event
WHEN: Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at 1pm
WHERE: Lincoln Public Library
485 Twelve Bridges Dr, Lincoln, CA 95648
For more information on Live Beyond, visit www.livebeyondca.org