#LISprochat lead-in - topic & questions for Mon Feb 24 2020 - 8:30pm ET

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TOPIC

Topic is black history month programming in libraries

February is Black History Month in the US and Canada. Did you know it happens in October in other countries? It's very much worth talking about how libraries handle their programming for Black History Month. Here are some resources to check out:

Black History Month Booklists
African American History Month
Every Month is Black History Month
About African American History Month
Black History for Libraries

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QUESTIONS

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Q1 Did you library do a program for black history month? What did you do? If not what ideas do you have?

Q2  Why is it important for libraries to have programming for black history month?

Q3 What are you go-to resources for program planning for Black History Month?

Q4 What advice do you have for planning a black history month program at the library?

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