The 80/20 Librarian: Focusing on the 20% that matters

I really enjoyed being part of the Prince George’s Community Television (PGCTV) newscast the other day. The topic of our discussion was the Therapy Through Art program at the Hyattsville library offered by Jesse Raudales, the first Latino Olympic artist for the US. During July 2025, the Therapy Through Art program took place at the Hyattsville Library on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons for those in the 16 through 24 age range. This program took place with grant assistance through the Urban Libraries Council. Happy to report that 25 young adults regularly came to this program in July 2025. You will enjoy seeing the finished artwork in the the newscast. These pieces reflect their growth in artistic skills, self-awareness, and emotional healing.