Calendar of Events October 2015 NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Celebrate the many achievements and successes of Italian Americans Every year the U.S. president signs an executive order designating the month of October as National Italian Ameri- can Heritage Month. Coinciding with the festivities surrounding Columbus Day, the proclamation is in recogni- tion of the many achievements, contributions and successes of Americans of Italian descent, as well as Italians in America. They have been essential to this country from its beginning, not only as explorers but also in the arts, literature, government and business. The heritage of Italians in the United States begins at the origins of the country. Important explorers came soon after Christopher Columbus under the flags of different countries. Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot) sailed under the British flag and was the first to explore parts of New England. In 1497, it is thought, he was the first European since the Vikings to touch land in North America (probably Newfoundland). Giovanni da Verrazzano sailed under the French flag and explored the American coastline from North Carolina to New York in 1524. Italians settled in what became the United States and played an important role in its history. Filippo Mazzei, from Tuscany, influenced Thomas Jefferson when he wrote the Declaration of Independence and Mozart’s librettist Lorenzo da Ponte, from Venice, settled in New York and Philadelphia. Although the first Ital- ian immigration came from the North, during the late nineteenth century mass immigration of Italians to the Americas (including the United States) occurred and it came overwhelmingly from the Southern part of the peninsula. The Italian emigration of the period was the greatest movement of populations in the modern era. Famous names of the modern period include Fiorello La Guardia, Mayor of New York City, Mario Cuomo, Governor of New York State; Geraldine Ferraro, first female vice presidential candidate of a major American political party; Joe Di Maggio and Rick Pitino; Frank Capra, Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Quentin Tarantino, Danny De Vito, Francis Ford Coppola and many more! This year, come celebrate Italian American Heritage Month as we screen an award-winning documentary, “My Italian Secret,” detailing the courage of Gino Bartali, the charismatic Italian Cycling Hero who risked his life to save the innocent lives of Jews and other refugees fleeing the Nazis during War War II. Look for screenings at our West Boca, Lantana Road and Gardens Branch Libraries! Kreyol Ayisyen, Celebrate Creophonie Month Did you know that according to the School District of Palm Beach County, there are over 150 different languages and dia- lects spoken by students in this county alone? What a fantastic opportunity for all of us to learn about new cultures and pick up useful phrases from any number of languages! One of the most-spoken languages in Palm Beach County is Haitian Creole. In celebration of Kreyol Ayisyen, we are proud to celebrate Creophonie Month – in honor of the people who speak the language and the growing body of literature influenced by and written in Haitian Creole. Two special programs are offered this month to highlight what is so special about Creole. At the Main Library, a mini-course on Haitian Creole will be taught to give an overview of the language for non-speakers. At the Lantana Road Branch, the entire community is invited to listen as local Haitian authors share their works of art. All Palm Beach County Library System locations will be closed on Mon, Oct 12, for Columbus Day. No materials will be due on that day. Sponsored by the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System. Connect. Inspire. Enrich. PPageage 1 CHILD Fri, Oct 23, 4:00 pm ACREAGE Thu, Oct 01, 3:30 pm Art by the Book Use our supplies to explore your creative side by making Cuéntame Un Cuento - Tell Me a Story an artwork of your choosing while you listen to the first BRANCH with Carrie Sue Ayvar 15801 Orange Boulevard, Loxahatchee 33470 few chapters of some favorite creepy chapter books. Flowing seamlessly between Spanish and English, Dress to get messy. Ages 8-12. (60 min.) Preregister. Phone: 681-4100 Carrie Sue Ayvar chooses from her large repertoire Wed, Oct 28, 3:30 pm ADULT of personal and traditional tales to connect people, languages and cultures through her stories. Join us for Musical Toddlers & Tykes Sat, Oct 03, 2:00 pm a bilingual exploration of Hispanic Heritage through Do you love our story time songs? Join a jam session Acoustic Java Jam the Art of Storytelling. The journey begins with the with all our favorites and lots of instruments for you Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or simple phrase, “Había una vez -- Once upon a time.” to play along and keep the music going. Ages 0-4. (30 bring your acoustic instruments and jam out while All ages. (45 min.) Preregister. min.) Preregister. enjoying a hot cup of java. All ages. (2 hr.) Fri, Oct 02, 4:00 pm Sat, Oct 31, 11:15 am Wed, Oct 07, 7:00 pm Toddler Art Time Book Life Presents: Finger Painting Fun Bring the little ones to this experiential art class Tiny Tots Trick or Treat Story Time Have you wanted to try painting but don’t know where designed just for your tiny artists. Dress to get messy. Costumes encouraged, stories, songs, games, crafts to start? Finger painting is one way to find your cre- Ages 1-2. Space is limited. (35 min.) Preregister, begin- and snacks. ativity. Please bring an old apron or wear old clothes. ning Mon, Sep 28. Ages 18 & up. (60 min.) Preregister. Sat, Oct 03, 10:30 am TEEN Thu, Oct 08, 3:00 pm Become the Artist: Georgia O’Keeff e Sat, Oct 03, 2:30 pm Researching Your Family Tree Online Observe closely as we learn about the ground-breaking Lip Sync Battles! Do you know how to find your roots? Library staff life of the famous modernist painter and practice her Get ready for musical chaos as we show off our show- will demonstrate genealogical databases and techniques to make your own amazing artwork in a manship and pretend to sing along to your favorite websites of interest to family history research- similar style. Dress to get messy. Ages 6 & up. Space song while enjoying some sweet snacks. Ages 12-17. ers. (90 min.) Preregister. is limited. (60 min.) Preregister. (2 hr.) Preregister. Sat, Oct 10, 2:00 pm Tue, Oct 06, 4:00 pm Thu, Oct 08, 6:30 pm Board Game Day Tween Crafternoon Gamerz Nite Enjoy a relaxing afternoon playing a variety of clas- Take a homework break and work out your creative Join a game of mafia, Uno or Yu-Gi-Oh!, play Smash sic and contemporary board games. All ages. (2 hr.) side with this fun session featuring Rubber Band Cre- Bros., Mario Kart or Just Dance, or try a new board Preregister. ations, Zentangle, and Paper Bead Necklaces. Bring game or card game. Snacks provided. Ages 12-17. your friends, or make some, and work on the crafts (2 hr.) Preregister. Tue, Oct 13 & 20, 5:00 pm you want. Ages 9-17. (90 min.) Preregister. Sit ’n’ Stitch Tue, Oct 13, 6:30 pm Wed, Oct 07, 4:00 pm Want to learn crochet fundamentals? Want to socialize Pizza Chat while you work on your current project? Sit and stitch, American Girl: Josefi na Bring a book, comic, short story, fanfic or manga you’re meet new people, and share your ideas and knowledge This Hispanic Heritage Month meet Josefina, a girl reading. Chat with the group about it while enjoying with others who are just learning to crochet. Some who loves to take care of the animals on her family’s pizza and drinks. Ages 12-17. (90 min.) Preregister. materials provided. Ages 9 & up. (2 hr.) rancho, work in her flower garden, and make others feel better. Play games and make a craft to celebrate Tue, Oct 20, 6:30 pm Sun, Oct 18, 2:30 pm this kind, shy American Girl. Ages 6-12. (60 min.) Acting Up Domingo, 18 de octubre, 2:30 pm Preregister. Come hungry for drama, laughs and pizza as we play Mariachi de Mi Tierra Sat, Oct 10, 2:30 pm cheesy theater games and work on basic acting skills. Mariachi de Mi Tierra Crafts for Kids Ages 12-17. (90 min.) Preregister. Mariachi de Mi Tierra will perform traditional Make a new craft and maybe a new friend at this relaxed Mexican songs. (60 min.) Preregister. Thu, Oct 22, 7:00 pm family crafting event. Ages 3-7. (45 min.) Preregister. Disfrute de canciones tradicionales mexicanas Anime Otaku Club interpretadas por Mariachi de Mi Tierra. (60 min.) Wed, Oct 14, 2:30 pm Hang out, watch anime, and eat snacks while you talk Se requiere registrarse. For Real Fairy Tales: Say Olé with friends about all the coolest stuff from Japan. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by acting out Ages 12-17. (90 min.) Preregister. Wed, Oct 21, 7:00 pm fairy tales with a fun Caribbean flavor. Then dance to Card Gamers Club Thu, Oct 29, 7:00 pm some island beats. Don’t just listen, become a part of Book Life Presents: Frankenstein Film Festival: Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon, Magic and more. If you like col- the stories! Ages 3-6. (45 min.) Preregister. lectible card games, this is your place to be. Bring your Monster Movie Mania deck, box, or binder, and come with a friend or make Wed, Oct 14, 7:00 pm “Monster Squad.” ©Paramount Pictures.