Basketball coaching legend John Wooden once famously said, “The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching,” and he has a great point. It’s one thing to do what’s right when you are afraid you’ll be punished for doing the wrong thing by an authority figure. It’s another … Read more
“Tell her supervisor! That is totally inappropriate of her to say. Your outfit is fine.” Source: TikTok | @calmlychaoticmom Article continues below advertisement The best comedy often hits a situation with truth, and the mom jeans one hits on a phenomena that many women have said they’ve faced — being judged for their appearance, especially … Read more
One woman’s complaints about families who bring their kids shopping sparked unexpected backlash. In a viral TikTok stitch with 4.1 million views and over 185,000 likes, TikToker Antonia Commack (@alaska.mmip) responded to Tori’s (@thatmomtori) since-deleted video and offered her take on taking tantrum-throwing children shopping. “I will never understand why families bring kids who do … Read more
Free is good! And free streaming services are REALLY good…so y’all better listen up! A TikTokker shared a video and talked to viewers about how she takes full advantage of the many services at her local library. The woman told viewers, “You guys are lame, libraries are cool. Haven’t paid for Wi-Fi in three years. … Read more
I’ve seen older folks get peeved when they see young people wear hats inside different buildings… I can understand where they’re coming from, but is it really a battle worth fighting A young woman named Sandy posted a video on TikTok and told viewers about an experience she had in a library recently that got … Read more
Basketball coaching legend John Wooden once famously said, “The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching,” and he has a great point. It’s one thing to do what’s right when you are afraid you’ll be punished for doing the wrong thing by an authority figure. It’s another … Read more
Writing a book is no easy task, even for adult professional writers. Many would-be authors dream of a day when their work can be found on library shelves, unsure if it will ever come. But for 8-year-old Dillon Helbig, that day has already arrived—in truly unconventional fashion—thanks to his own determination to make it happen. … Read more
Libraries have long been pillars of communities, providing not just books, but a wealth of resources and services. In the age of the internet, libraries have evolved to offer even more—from Wi-Fi hotspots to digital media tools. And they continue to expand their offerings to meet the needs of their communities. In a viral TikTok … Read more
It’s well-established here at Upworthy that libraries are the greatest human invention ever. An open and welcoming public space where you can borrow books about any subject you want for free as long as you bring them back? Simply brilliant. But even as awesome as that is, it’s not even the half of what makes … Read more
TikTok creator Mychal Threets (@mychal3ts) is a librarian in Fairfield, Calif. who often shares uplifting and informative videos about the library. Source: Facebook / Mychal Threets The Gist: Mychal Threets is a librarian who has become very popular on TikTok. In his videos, he spreads positive messages about the library and often shares anecdotes about … Read more
A viral video has sparked discussion about proper etiquette. In the video, a woman claims that an older man “scolded” her for wearing a hat in the library. TikTok user Sandy Woznicki (@happywoz) previously posted the video earlier this year. She recently reposted it and noted that it was her “most viral and controversial post … Read more
