Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Questions for the Oct 27 #publibchat

First, everyone can check in and introduce themselves (if they choose)

Q1 - Does your library have any policies related to holiday/winter programming?

Q2 - Do you think winter programming should include or exclude holiday-specific programming?

Q3 - Have you had discussions in your library about this issue?

Q4 - Tell us about your favorite winter program!

Q5 - Do you have suggestions for the next few chats?



Some related articles, just in case you're interested:

The Great White Christmas Debate - or - Have a Very Merry Something (Best of Publib)
(This discussion gets kinda contentious, FYI)

Librarians - Check Your Holidays at the Door (Storytime Underground)

Ditch Holiday Programming | Opinion (School Library Journal)

Undecking the Halls: Why Christmas Decorations Do Not Belong in Public Library Spaces.
Lewis, T. (2005). APLIS, 18(4), 137-140. (PDF)

Discover Your Inner Elf: Christmas Programs for Public Libraries
Robertson, G. (2008). Feliciter, 54(5), 222-224. (PDF)

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