Chapter 1 – Bill Bernat

Bill Bernat has been dealing with depression – his own and others’ – for a long time.

Through his experience, Bernat has developed an approach – a perspective – on depression that manages to be both profound and funny at the same time. He offers tips on how to deal with depression, how to talk about it and perhaps most importantly, how to help people who aren’t’ depressed talk to people who are.

Bernat has shared his thoughts on stage at TEDxSnoIsleLibraries 2017 and his talk was picked up by TED.com.

Chapter 1 length: 51:43

Chapter 1 links

• Tech articles by Bill Bernat
• LinkedIn profile
• stayawesome.com
• Ideas.Ted.com
• Twitter accounts
  • @ITSystemsMan
  • @morelesscrazy
• Bill Bernat on The Moth
• 1996 open-mic event at The New Zoo tavern in San Francisco tavern
• Seattle Fringe Festival article
• The Stability Network
• NAMI Washington
• The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle
• Bhagavad Gita

 

Chapter 2 – Staff Spotlight on Lois Langer Thompson

In December 2018, Lois Langer Thompson took over as executive director for Sno-Isle Libraries. A native of Minneapolis, Thompson brings 30 years of experience with the Hennepin County Library and 10 years as its director. Serving as a substitute librarian, children’s librarian, adult services, branch manager and director gives Thompson valuable perspective on public libraries.

Chapter 2 length: 04:54

Chapter 2 links

• Hennepin County Library