Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with CCPL
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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.
Visit select branches to check out book displays, attend library programs and participate in activities. 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. Learn more about some of our programs below and check out the full calendar for more programs.
History
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.
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.
PLA Digital Literacy Workshops
Join CCPL this fall for a series of PLA Digital Literacy Workshops in Spanish, supported by AT&T. One different participant from each class will be randomly selected to recieve a free iPad. No registration is required to attend.
Hurd/St. Andrews Library: Monday, October 2 at 5:30 p.m. -- Internet Basics
Otranto Road Library: Thursday, October 5 at 1:30 p.m. -- Email Basics
John's Island Library: Monday, October 23 at 2 p.m. -- Cybersecurity Basics
Baxter-Patrick James Island Library
Visit the Baxter-Patrick James Island Library to learn some tips and resources for doing genealogy research on your Hispanic ancestors. This Exploring Your Roots program is on Tuesday, September 19 at 2 p.m. for adults.
There’s also a book display at the branch including an ofrenda in honor of loved ones.
Check out a young adult book display in the teen room at Dorchester Road Library featuring works in English and Spanish by Hispanic authors.
As part of the branch's Fall Movie Series, The Dorchester Road Library will show the following movies that feature singers of Hispanic heritage. The branch is showing music biopics September through November. The movies will begin at 2 p.m. See the full schedule.
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September 21: Selena; PG; 131 minutes
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October 5: La Bamba; PG-13; 108 minutes
Keith Summey North Charleston Library
Check out a Children’s book display in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at the Keith Summey North Charleston Library.
Teens can learn how to make quesadillas at a cooking program on October 4 at 4 p.m.
On September 15 at 3:30 p.m. the teen department at the Otranto Road Library will be hosting a movie day where they will watch Encanto. Enjoy popcorn and a craft.
Join us to learn about the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos. Enjoy crafts, activities and snacks in the children's department. All ages can join on Wednesday, October 18 at 3:30 p.m. with an adult.
Check out the DVD display at the branch featuring Latinx Films.
Visit the Main Library to view a chapter book display in the children’s area and learn about influential people in honor of the month. You can also enjoy a children’s picture book display in October.
PLA Digital Literacy Workshops
Join CCPL this fall for a series of PLA Digital Literacy Workshops in Spanish, supported by AT&T.
Hurd/St. Andrews Library: Monday, October 2 at 5:30 p.m. -- Internet Basics
Otranto Road Library: Thursday, October 5 at 1:30 p.m. -- Email Basics
John's Island Library: Monday, October 23 at 2 p.m. -- Cybersecurity Basics
