I recently left a mammogram appointment in tears after being told they saw a suspicious spot which may need to be biopsied. I was terrified and didn’t feel like I was given all the information that I needed to understand what was happening or what to expect and I was too in shock to be able to think of the right questions to ask. On my way home, I stopped by my public library and found a book about breast health that helped me to understand the risk associated with the specific kind of spot they found, the percentage of patients that have these kinds of spots that turn out to be cancerous (very low) and what to expect next. Through their online catalog I found other books on the topic which were available at other libraries. Thanks to the cooperative nature of libraries in our state, and thanks to federal funding, I was able to place a hold on those books and have them delivered to my local library to pick up within a couple of days. These books alleviated my significant fears by giving me context and I now feel well-prepared to ask the right questions in future appointments. My library had what I needed precisely when I needed it because of knowledgeable staff that make sure their shelves are stocked with relevant materials for everyone. THANK YOU.