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Lubbock library program honors African American librarians, past employees
Summary
The Patterson Branch of the Lubbock Public Library hosted an African American History Month program to recognize the contributions of Black librarians and library staff, honor retired and late employees, and highlight libraries' roles in civil-rights history.
The Patterson Branch of the Lubbock Public Library held an African American History Month program and reception to honor African American librarians and library employees; the meeting record does not specify the event date.
Organizers said the program highlighted both the history of exclusion Black readers faced and the role libraries and Black librarians have played in expanding access to books and information. "Black history is American history," Lubbock City Council District 2 Councilman Gordon Harris told the audience, tracing local contributions from T.J. and Bobby Jean Patterson to educators and community leaders in Lubbock.
The program mixed short talks, a recorded piece about librarianship, student theater performances and musical selections. Theresa Wilson, branch manager at Patterson,…
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