CCPL Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
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Join the Charleston County Public Library in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 to October 15! Throughout the month-long celebration we will recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans. Our programs are sponsored by Norsan Media.
According to The Library of Congress, the observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson. In, 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded it to 30 days. The day of Sept. 15 is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept.18, respectively. In addition, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is Oct. 12, falls within this 30-day period.
We invite you to visit select branches to check out book displays, attend library programs and participate in activities starting September 15! You can also stream music for free, learn a new language, access ebooks and audiobooks or visit our branches to explore books and more relating to Hispanic heritage.
Library Programs and Displays
Visit the John’s Island Library to check out a book display in the children’s department featuring picture books and non-fiction books with Latinx authors, characters, and culture.
Bees Ferry West Ashley Library
Get crafty and decorate your own mini-piñata and fill it up with candy. This teen program is on Monday, September 12 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Participate in a skull pin craft by using felt to create your own unique sugar skull pin. This teen program is on Monday, September 19 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Teens are invited to compete against friends in Lotería on Thursday, September 29 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit the Wando Mt. Pleasant Library for a book display in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and particpate in a scavenger hunt around the branch.
Are you preparing for the United States Naturalization test? Join us Tuesdays, September 13 and 27 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for a chance to practice for the naturalization interview and test. Learn what to expect at your citizenship test, and tips on how to study for it. Learn more.
Joins us for a Grow with Google session in Spanish, where you'll learn how to manage work and personal life tasks more effectively with Google tools. Whether you want to create a budget, a list of topics for a meeting, or organize your priorities, these best practices will improve your productivity. The program is taking place Monday, September 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Register Here.
Hear a story on demand anytime, anywhere through our Dial-A-Story program. Stories in Spanish are available for the birth-kindergarten category. Access the Dial-A-Story Line at (843) 805-6806. Follow the prompts to choose the story you would like to hear. Stories in Spanish are available in the category Birth-Kindergarten.
City and County Programs
The City of Charleston has shared a series of events around the city and county celebrating the month. The list of events can be found on the Office of Cultural Affairs’ online calendar.
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