Jessica Tarnowski writes: “We’ve all been there. You spend weeks planning what feels like the perfect children’s program. You prepare thoughtful activities, gather materials, and add creative touches. Then… only a handful of kids show up. It can feel disappointing and frustrating. But low attendance is something every youth services librarian faces at some point. Instead of letting those moments get us down, what if we saw them as chances to rethink what success really means?”