Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration that runs from September 15 to October 15. The celebration began as a week-long observance in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was expanded to a month in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan. This month-long celebration provides more time to honor the many contributions Hispanic and Latino Americans have made to the United States. Hispanic Heritage Month does not cover one single month but instead begins in the middle of September and ends in the middle of October. The timeframe of this month is significant because many Central American countries celebrate their independence days within these dates, beginning on September 15.
To learn more about the month-long celebration visit hispanicheritagemonth.gov, opens a new window. Celebrate the month with programs and collections at the Library.
Programs
All Things Spanish
This group brings together native and non-native speakers who want to maintain, improve, and practice their Spanish while enjoying and celebrating Spanish and Latino culture.
Argentinian Empanadas with Chef Violeta
Saturday, October 4, 2-3 PM • Community Room East, opens a new window
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an empanada demonstration on how to make the dough from scratch, prepare beef filling and chimichurri sauce, and assemble and shape the empanadas.
Club Español (grades K+ w/adult)
Tuesday, October 7, 4:30-5:30 PM • Youth Program Room, opens a new window
Connect with other families who are learning Spanish by playing games and having conversations! Great for families just starting to learn the language, and those that want to practice.
Coco Movie & Crafts (grades 1-3)
Wednesday, October 8, 4:30-6:30 PM • Youth Program Room, opens a new window
Watch Coco together while making crafts inspired by the movie.
Collections
From mystery and romance to memoirs, celebrate Hispanic culture with these titles.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with these novels featuring Hispanic and Latin American kids.
September is Hispanic Heritage Month and the perfect time to enjoy films that tell the stories of the diverse experiences of the community. Check out these movies at GPL.
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