From ABC7 New York · · 40s
Darien Library investigates discrimination claims
Darien Library and NAACP probe discrimination after puppet show incident.
In brief
Darien Library and NAACP probe discrimination after puppet show incident. Darien Library and Norwalk NAACP are investigating alleged discrimination against a 17-month-old boy during a library puppet show event. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Discrimination allegations
A father recorded video of his 17-month-old son being ignored during a library puppet show event.
“That's the love of my life I love him. He's just everything to me. So just seeing that situation broke me”
NAACP investigation
Norwalk NAACP is investigating the incident after the librarian allegedly ignored the child.
“It does look like the librarian can see them. And, to see that the little kid standing out there like that, if he was ignored, that's shameful.”
Library response
Darien Library hired a law firm to investigate and stated it takes allegations seriously as it aims to be welcoming for all patrons.
“We take these allegations seriously, as we do our commitment to be a welcoming, inclusive, and safe space for every patron”
Librarian on leave
The librarian has been placed on administrative leave while investigations continue.
Here's the gist
Darien Library and Norwalk NAACP are investigating alleged discrimination against a 17-month-old boy during a library puppet show event.
