Celebrate Italian Heritage Month

October is Italian Heritage Month, a time to honor the culture, history and contributions of Italian Americans. The Palm Beach County Library System offers a variety of resources to explore this rich heritage.

Explore History

Begin with books like “The Journey of the Italians in America,” by Vincenza Scarpaci, which delves into the influence of Italian immigrants in the U.S. For a deeper look, “La Storia: Five Centuries of the Italian American Experience,” by Jerre Mangione offers personal and collective stories of Italian Americans.

Cultural Resources

Through the Hoopla streaming service, you can watch films, such as “The Golden Door,” that depict the Italian immigrant experience.

Learn the Language & Cook Italian Food

With Transparent Language Online, offered by the Library, you can learn conversational Italian. For food enthusiasts, borrow cookbooks like “Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking,” by Marcella Hazan to try traditional Italian dishes.

Visit www.pbclibrary.org for more resources to discover Italian heritage. Click here for recommended content.