[Michlib-l] complaints about Halloween at libraries?

[Carol DeBoer]

Hi Angela,

I agree with your patrons they don't want their children exposed to this
subject matter, BUT, I also feel that those who like it and would attend
this kind of storytime/event should be able to do it. Could you have a
separate event for those who might object? I know that would be double
planning, and these people can choose not to come to the other. Just a
thought.

Carol
speaking of my own personal bias these comments do not reflect the
library's.

On Wed, Sep 28, 2016 at 11:28 AM, Ojibwa Community Library <oclib at up.net>
wrote:

> Hello all,
>
>
>
> Has anybody ever had a patron, or group of patrons, who have complained or
> challenged the library about a Halloween themed event? I am currently
> planning a small Halloween themed story time and craft event here. However,
> I have a group of patrons, who have mentioned that their children are not
> allowed to read some of the fantasy books we have in the library because
> they are encouraging thoughts about ghosts, magic, and the supernatural.
> While they have not challenged the books, I am concerned that they might
> complain or challenge the event. I was just wondering if any other
> libraries have had this come up.
>
>
>
> Any help is appreciated!
>
> Thank you!
>
> Angela Badke
>
>
>
> *Library Director*
>
> Ojibwa Community Library
>
> 409 Superior Ave.
>
> Baraga, MI 49908
>
> 906-353-8163
>
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-- 
Carol DeBoer
Henika District Library
149 S Main St
Wayland MI 49348
269-792-2891
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