# Darien Library investigates discrimination claims

> Darien Library and NAACP probe discrimination after puppet show incident.
- Title: Darien Library investigates discrimination claims | Shortify
- Summary: Darien Library and NAACP probe discrimination after puppet show incident. Darien Library and Norwalk NAACP are investigating alleged discrimination against a…
- Keywords: darien library, naacp, puppet show, discrimination, allegations, investigation, messiah whitaker, micah whitaker, news, local, Darien, Library
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/darien-library-naacp-investigate-discrimination-allegations-puppet-show/19941875
- Published: 2026-10-15T22:22:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: darien library, naacp, puppet show, discrimination, allegations, investigation, messiah whitaker, micah whitaker, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Darien Library and Norwalk NAACP are investigating alleged discrimination against a 17-month-old boy during a library puppet show event.