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Libraries nix dissed Christmas displays.(U.S. & International)
In separate incidents, the holiday-spirit sensibilities of library patrons have trumped tradition at the Oberlin (Ohio) Public Library and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: The first library heeded public comment by removing an edgy Santa art exhibit and the second by axing its years-long practice of displaying a Christmas tree in the lobby.
The Santa installation was pulled December 5 from Oberlin Public Library on the orders of Director Darren McDonough, two days after locally prominent conceptual artist Keith McGuckin installed it at McDonough's request. Oberlin-area residents have seen McGuckin's black humor exhibits throughout: town in recent years, …
