Longwood University (Greenwood Library)

Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, will promote mental health and a sense of belonging at Longwood and in the local Prince Edward community. The university’s Janet D. Greenwood Library, which is open to the public, and the counseling and psychological services department will work together on programs to promote the community’s wellbeing. The library will host presentations featuring authors of books on wellbeing topics and will organize programs about habits that promote wellbeing, such as knitting, gardening, and journaling. Programs will educate participants on self-care strategies and help alleviate anxiety that may be associated with returning to in-person activities following many months of isolation during the pandemic.