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Haitian Heritage Month |
May, 2010 |
Haitian Heritage Month programs are co-sponsored by the School District of Palm Beach County. |
In celebration of Haitian Heritage Month, come enjoy free special programs at your local Library: |
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 Sat, May 8, 3:00 p.m.
THE HAITI I KNOW
West Boynton Branch (Phone: 734-5556)
Maude Heurtelou, author of two novels and 25 children’s
books in English and Creole, will present a tour of the
Haiti she knows and loves through a photographic
montage of her many trips back to her native country.
(60 min.) Preregister.
Sun, May 23, 2:00 p.m.
RECONSTRUCTING HAITI
Main Library (Phone: 233-2600)
Join the winners of the School District of Palm Beach
County’s 2010 Haitian Heritage Month Essay Contest as
they answer the question, “How can you play a concrete
role in the reconstruction of Haiti after the January 12,
earthquake that devastated the country?” (45 min.)
 Mon, May 24, 6:00 p.m.
AYITI: POLITIK AK PWEZI
(HAITI : POLITICS AND POETRY)
Okeechobee Blvd. Branch (Phone: 233-1880)
Nan okazyon selebrasyon Mwa Eritaj Ayisyen an,
Bito David ak Navia Magloire pral debat lide epi li
kèk pasaj nan liv yo “Ayitimanya: Tragédie Tropicale”
ak “Un trou dans le Coeur”. Vin eksplore Ayiti, politik li,
kilti li, ak reyalite moun ki viv ladann. Otè yo ap siyen
liv yo apre prezantasyon an. (60 min.)
Anregistre alavans.
Thu, May 27, 6:00 p.m.
HAITIAN-INSPIRED DANCE SHOWCASE
Lantana Road Branch (Phone: 304-4500)
Explore the sights and sounds of this
Haitian-inspired music and dance showcase,
featuring local Haitian youth. (45 min.)
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Posted: 05/12/2010 |
