Celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect on the rich history, culture, and vast contributions of this diverse community of American citizens, whose ancestors hail from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Hispanic Heritage Month presents an excellent opportunity to honor, and learn more about, the unique voices and perspectives that make up this fascinating culture. You will find everything from family storytimes and fun crafting classes to enriching events and programs, live performances, and art exhibits at our 15 award-winning galleries, by checking out the Library District’s FREE Hispanic Heritage Month events and enriching programs! We truly have something for everyone at our 25 unique branches throughout the month.
We have also compiled a curated selection of books, music, and movies featuring Hispanic themes, that you can check out, download, or stream from our vast collection. You will also find educational and entertaining online resources that you can browse 24/7 with your FREE library card...such as learning to speak Spanish!
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Featured Events:
Cuerdas Latinas: Celebrate the Rich Musical Heritage of Latin America with Kyle Khembo
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with this unique classical guitar performance presented by award-winning artist, Kyle Khembo. This FREE concert will feature a selection of music by celebrated Latin American composers including Agustin Barrios, Antonio José, Marco Pereira, Leo Brouwer, and more!
The Sonz Live in Concert
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the unique sounds of the Spanish Rock Band -- The Sonz. They will be performing the best of Spanish rock music, Cumbias, and 80's rock-- with vocals performed in English and Spanish. This FREE concert is sure to get you dancing and singing!
Fiesta Folklorico: Una Celebración de Baile
The Baile Folklorico covers a wide range of dance forms that developed from the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. These dance forms stem from the country's Indigenous, European, and African heritages. Enjoy a visual showcase of various dances from Mexico, adding Fiesta Folklorico's signature touch to regions such as Jalisco, Sinaloa, and Nayarit.
September 29 (West Charleston Library)
October 13 (East Las Vegas Library)
Events for Kids & Teens:
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Teen Smart Art - Frieda Kahlo
September 28 at 3:30 p.m. |
Diego Rivera Muralss
September 19 at 4:30 p.m. |
Create a Sugar Skull
October 1 at 11 a.m. |
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Making Papel Picados
September 20 at 2:30 p.m. |
Family Movie Night
September 26 at 6 p.m. |
Book Club: Mexican Gothic
September 30 at 2 p.m. |
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Kids Movie Matinee
October 22 at 1 p.m. |
Streaming Video Available on Kanopy:
Staff Recommendations:
These acclaimed YA books are perfect for teens to celebrate Hispanic heritage!
When Lila’s life seems to be falling apart, her parents have the perfect idea: spend the summer in England to reset and relax. Yet, the sunless skies, the grumpy inn cook, and the small town lacks the Miami flavor Lila loves. This dream vacation feels more like a nightmare…until she meets Orion Maxwell.A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow
Rima loves to ride horses alongside her abuela and Las Mambisas, the fierce women veterans who fought during Cuba’s wars for independence. Feminists from many backgrounds have gathered in voting clubs to demand suffrage and equality for women, but not everybody wants equality for all—especially not for someone like Rima. In 1920s Cuba, illegitimate children like her are bullied and shunned. Rima dreams of a day when she is free from fear and shame, the way she feels when she’s riding with Las Mambisas. As she seeks her way, Rima forges unexpected friendships with others who long for freedom, especially a handsome young artist named Maceo. Through turbulent times, hope soars, and with it…love.Rima's Rebellion
When her twin sister reaches social media stardom, Moon Fuentez accepts her fate as the ugly, unwanted sister hidden in the background, destined to be nothing more than her sister’s camerawoman. But this summer, Moon also takes a job as the “merch girl” on a tour bus full of beautiful influencers and her fate begins to shift in the best way possible. Check out Raquel Vaquez Gilliland’s previous novel, Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything.
How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love With the Universe
Liliana Cruz’s life is not easy: her father’s left (again) and she’s been accepted into a very suburban (and white) school, a place where she has to change who she is to belong. But then light is shed on some hard truths: It isn’t that her father doesn’t want to come home—he can’t…and her whole family is in jeopardy. And when racial tensions at school reach a fever pitch, the walls that divide feel insurmountable.
Don't Ask Me Where I'm From
Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship—the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be. Once you’ve read Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe continue Ari and Dante’s story with Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World! Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Juan has plans. He’s going to get out of El Paso on a basketball scholarship and make something of himself. His best friend JD has plans too: he wants to be a filmmaker one day, like Guillermo del Toro. Soon Juan and JD are embarking on a Thelma and Louise—like road trip to visit Mando. Juan will finally meet his dad, JD has a perfect subject for his documentary, and Fabi is desperate to stop them.
Barely Missing Everything
Ever since her mom died three years ago, Analee Echevarria has had trouble saying out loud the weird thoughts that sit in her head. She spends most of her time avoiding reality and role-playing as Kiri, the night elf hunter at the center of her favorite online game. So when high school heartthrob Seb Matias asks Analee to pose as his girlfriend in an attempt to make his ex jealous, Analee agrees. Can she use this opportunity to win her real love?
Analee, in Real Life
Learn about Hispanic heritage all year long with these great educational kids' books from our collection.
Como cuando te invade la nostalgia....
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