SAPL : San Antonio Public Library Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

San Antonio TX

09 December, 2021

11:10 AM

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Press release from the San Antonio Public Library: Victoria Villarreal 6 December 2021 SAN ANTONIO (November 10, 2021) — In observance of Native American Heritage Month, San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) is recognizing the rich and diverse culture, traditions, and histories of Native people with a selection of in-person programming, staff book reviews, book lists, resources, and more. What started as an effort to implement a day of recognition eventually resulted in an entire month dedicated to honoring the Native American Heritage. On August 3,1990, former President George H. W. Bush declared the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month, commonly referred to as Native American Heritage Month. During this month and year-round, SAPL encourages the public to learn more about Native tribes and the unique challenges they face both historically and in the present. For a full list of Native American Heritage Month events and resources, visit guides.mysapl.org/nahm. Native American Heritage Month at SAPL Native Americans of the Missions and the San Antonio Area Join us for two in-person presentations that will explore the evolutionary history of the Native American groups that built the Missions and that have inhabited the areas around San Antonio for thousands of years. Pan American Branch Library Saturday, November 13 2-4 p.m. Mission Branch Library Saturday, November 20 12-2 p.m. First People of San Antonio Join us to hear Sylvia Reyna, Librarian/Archivist, and former archaeologist talk about the prevailing cultures of this area. Landa Branch Library Sunday, November 14 2-3 p.m. Native American Heritage Month - Fiction Book List https://guides.mysapl.org/c.php?g=1088539 Native American Heritage Month - Non Fiction Book List https://guides.mysapl.org/c.php?g=1087512 Native American Heritage Month – Kids' Picks Book List https://guides.mysapl.org/c.php?g=1015265&p=7362476#s-lg-box-wrapper-29763474 Native American Heritage Month – Book Review SAPL Book Review: Ceremony For information on library services, visit https://www.mysapl.org. Library staff is available by phone at 210-207-2500 or by chat at ask.mysapl.org. The San Antonio Public Library: changing lives through the power of information, imagination, and ideas. For more than 110 years, the award-winning San Antonio Public Library (SAPL), has been a vital center for free learning, knowledge, communication, culture and enjoyment within the City of San Antonio and for all Bexar County residents. The Library system is comprised of a world-class Central Library, 28 branch libraries and a library outlet at the Briscoe Western Art Museum. Collections include an extensive collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies and music as well as physical items such as printed books and DVDs. All locations are hubs for Wi-Fi broadband access and provide access to computers and other digital technology. In addition, Central Library and branches offer programs to serve the needs and interests of the community, including programs for all ages that support early childhood literacy, education, culture and economic development. For more information, visit mysapl.org. Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @mysapl. San Antonio: America's 21st Century City San Antonio is a global city with a dynamic economy and workforce, a deep cultural heritage and diverse communities that are resilient and welcoming. It is one of the strongest fiscally managed cities in the country, nurturing entrepreneurship, encouraging investment and funding infrastructure. America's seventh-largest city offers a vibrant business climate and growth opportunities in bioscience, financial services, aerospace, cybersecurity, energy, transportation, manufacturing and healthcare. In 2015, UNESCO designated San Antonio's 18th century Spanish colonial missions as a World Heritage Site – the first in Texas. Proudly called Military City, USA®, San Antonio is home to one of the largest populations of active duty military, veterans and crucial military commands. For more information, visit www.sanantonio.gov. This press release was produced by the San Antonio Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.