Explore Heritage and Culture this September 2024

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Explore heritage and culture this September with Pikes Peak Library District. On this page, discover resources, web links, and booklists for some of the nationally recognized holidays and heritage months. Explore Patriot Day, Suicide Prevention Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month. 

 

 


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Patriot Day 

On September 11, 2001, the United States was changed forever when terrorist attacks targeting the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and the White House took the lives of 2,977 people. Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) has compiled a list of books and other resources about the anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001.  

Booklist:

PPLD Resources:

Freegal  

Hoopla 

Kanopy

Website Links:

9/11 Memorial & Museum

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is committed to providing relevant and engaging learning opportunities for students, teachers, families, and the public.  

Library of Congress

In this collection from the Library of Congress, you will find historic articles, photos, book suggestions, archived websites, and more showing how people across the nation responded to the devastation of 9/11.  

September 11 Digital Archive 

The September 11 Digital Archive uses electronic media to collect, preserve, and present the history of September 11, 2001 and its aftermath. The Archive contains more than 150,000 digital items, including emails and other electronic communications, first-hand stories, and digital images.

National Archives – Remembering 9/11

Discover individual moments telling the story of 9/11 through speeches, articles and blogs, a calendar of events, and more, curated by the National Archives. 


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Suicide Prevention Month 

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Below, find a curated list of websites, Library resources, and books to raise awareness and for support.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for support. 

If you are uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can use a live text chat option with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org

Booklists:

PPLD Resources: 

Tough Topics guide for teens – Mental Health and Suicide 
The resources in the Tough Topics guide are organized into a page for youth seeking support, as well as for parents and caregivers.

Community Resources at PPLD
If you find yourself in a difficult situation and aren’t sure where to turn, you are not alone. Pikes Peak Library District offers community resources information across the Library District. Our Community Resources Specialists are here to help you navigate and connect with services by providing referrals and information to get the help you need for your specific situation. Please note that these are not mental health services. 

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences database
This database contains full text information from more than 560 journals. It covers topics on emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry and psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods. (Must have a library card that starts with a 4 to access outside of a Library location.) 

Helping Hands El Paso County Community Resources
Discover our subject guide filled with mental and behavioral health resources available in El Paso County. 

Websites

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention
The mission of Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership is to unite the community in addressing suicide in the Pikes Peak region through education, intervention, and postvention.

Colorado Crisis Services
Colorado Crisis Services provides free, confidential, and immediate support from trained professionals and peer specialists, available 24/7/365 by calling (844)493-8255 or texting TALK to 38255

Colorado Department of Public Health Resource Page 
Find Colorado mental health support information, how suicide impacts people in Colorado, suicide prevention, and resources to support you or your loved ones.

Weekends of Hope 
Throughout September, mental health advocates, organizations and community members nationwide come together to promote suicide prevention awareness. On this page, you will discover events from El Paso County Public Health and organizations across the community happening in September. 

Children’s Hospital Colorado: Why you should talk to kids about suicide, from the Children’s Hospital Colorado
This article from Children’s Hospital Colorado provides a parent and caregiver guide for identifying depression and talking to teens about mental health and suicide.

Children’s Hospital Colorado: Teen Suicide Prevention: Teaching Kids to Ask
Information provided by Children’s Hospital Colorado for parents and caregivers advising on warning signs for suicide among teens and discussing ways to empower teens with their mental health.

Child Mind Institute: Suicide and Self-Harm
Information about suicide prevention from the Child Mind Institute for parents and caregivers. 

National Alliance on Mental Health: Navigating through a mental health crisis guide
Learn about navigating mental health crisis in this informative guide by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. 


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Hispanic Heritage Month 

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic and Latin Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Below are resources where you can learn about and explore this heritage. 

Booklists

OverDrive and Libby
Use the Libby app or visit OverDrive’s website to browse this Hispanic Heritage booklist filled with eBooks and eAudiobooks for all ages. 

PPLD Resources

Hoopla
Discover music albums and eBooks for all ages by Hispanic creators or celebrating Hispanic heritage and culture on Hoopla. Download the app or use it in your web browser.

Kanopy films
Explore a variety of films and documentaries celebrating Hispanic heritage, culture, and creators in this curated Kanopy collection. You must set up a free Kanopy account to view. 

Spanish Language Materials

Reference Books and Magazines

For more titles and information, visit our Regional History & Genealogy department (located at Penrose Library) or search our catalog! Note that many of the above titles are only available at our Regional History & Genealogy department.

Websites

HispanicHeritageMonth.gov
Hosted by the Library of Congress, this site provides access to curated arts exhibits and collections, audio and video collections, and resources for Hispanic Heritage Month.

La Fiesta Bonita 
Read about a historic local heritage celebration from right here in El Paso County posted by our friends at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum.  

National Archives – Hispanic Heritage Month
Explore Hispanic Heritage Month with articles, online exhibits and resources, Presidential Libraries, and other resources from the National Archives.

National Today – Hispanic Heritage Month
Read the history of Hispanic Heritage Month as a nationally recognized celebration, find information about traditions across the U.S., and find fun highlights.

History.com
This overview of Hispanic Heritage Month includes the history of this national celebration, and offers supplemental videos, articles, and images for you to explore.

Colorado Experience 
Watch Justicia Y Libertad from Rocky Mountain PBS. 1968 was a pivotal year in American history: The Vietnam War hit its peak, Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, and riots shook the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. At home in Colorado, it marked the birth of the Chicano Movement. These pivotal times brought political activist Corky Gonzalez to the forefront as an early pioneer of equal rights for Mexican Americans.

¡Colorín Colorado! Young Adult Booklists
Discover young adult booklists curated by ¡Colorín Colorado! featuring books on topics like immigration, growing up, and personal life stories, as well as booklists by genre.

¡Colorín Colorado! Children’s Booklists
Discover children’s booklists curated by ¡Colorín Colorado! featuring books about growing up Latino, histories and biographies, family stories, cultural traditions and holidays, and other topics.

Ballet Folklórico México Danza – Jalisco (San Franscisco Ethnic Dance Festival 2016
Watch as Ballet Folklórico México Danza brings Hispanic dances from Mexico to life in this festive video. 

PBS Kids Children’s Booklist
Find a list of picture books for children exploring Hispanic and Latinx heritage and culture curated by PBS Kids.