When we were kids, making new friends seemed to be a lot easier. "You wanna be my friend?" "You wanna play?" And that was all it took. As adults, however, making friends seems more complicated.
We spend a lot of our waking hours at work. With our few precious hours remaining, we may go home to care for children and other family members, or we may stay home to rest or do household chores. These scenarios are not the most conducive to meeting others and building friendships.
So, how do we make friends as adults? If we're lucky, we may perhaps make friends through our jobs, should they happen to be in-person. We might make friends through similar interests or life circumstances. Religious houses of worship, social groups (i.e., walkers' club, knitting club, book club), and children's playdates are some ways to meet other adults. Volunteering, sports clubs, and classes also present opportunities. Nowadays, there are clubs of various interests even on the internet, but as with anything online, do proceed with caution and don't share anything too personal.
Of course, libraries are great places to make friends as well. Storytime is perfect for kids and parents to meet others. So are programs, which can focus on anything from Legos to crafts. Programs often cater to kids, teens, or adults; some are for entire families. I realize I'm tooting our own horn, but libraries today, in addition to providing materials and information, truly serve as a kind of community center where people can gather together and build friendships.
What kind of programs would you like to see in our library to meet others? Share with us!
Inviting you to the library and wishing you new friendships from the perch.
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