Hispanic storytime helps bridge cultures in St. Lucie County - Florida

“The Hispanic storytime, which began April 18 and will take place each Wednesday morning, aims to meet both those goals. Morningside started the program to educate children about languages ”” whether its English practice for Spanish-speaking Yamile or beginning Spanish for Alexandra ”” and attract the growing Hispanic population, library supervisor MaryBeth Pickney said.

Hispanic residents made up almost 13 percent of Port St. Lucies population in 2005, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. More than 15,000 Hispanics call Port St. Lucie home, which more than double the number living here in 2000.”

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