About Hispanic Latinx Heritages Month
Celebrated from September 15 through October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx community. This year we are celebrating with a variety of virtual programs for all ages. Join us for music, culture and stories from Latin America.
Spotlight on: Sonia De Los Santos
Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritages Month with virtual performances and programs from 2019 Latin Grammy nominee, Sonia De Los Santos. She has been hailed by Billboard as “one of the Latin Children’s music artists you should know” and "Best Latin Children's Music".
View Upcoming PerformancesPlay Lotería
Lotería (Spanish word meaning "lottery") is a traditional game of chance, similar to bingo. Complete four tasks in a row exploring Latinx culture and library resources. Return your card to Bethany, Downtown, Ralph Ellison, Southern Oaks, the Village or Warr Acres libraries.
Play Lotería
What's Latinx?
We are including "Latinx" in our celebration this year to be more inclusive of Indigenous peoples, non-Spanish speakers from Latin America, the LGBTQS2+ community and others who may be left out when using the term "Hispanic". The word "Hispanic" will still be used because it reflects the identities of many people in our community. We are also using "Heritages" to acknowledge the multicultural/multiracial heritages within the Hispanic/Latinx community. This change is in line with our core value of equity, diversity and inclusion. Other libraries across the country are moving to Latinx Heritage Month, including San Francisco Public Library and the University of Massachusetts, while LA Public Library is using Latino Heritage Month.
Hispanic Latinx Heritages Month Library Resources
Download a Hispanic Heritage Month Activity Guide
Archived Hispanic Latinx Heritages Month Programs
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a virtual visit with children's author, Rebecca Balcárcel. She will share memories and photos from her bi-cultural upbringing, the real life that inspired her Pura Belpré Honor winning book The Other Half Of Happy, plus how she became a writer and a glimpse of the road to publishing. The Other Half of Happy is always available on ebook for check out through Hoopla.
Upcoming Events
Are you ready for another trip around the world - through art?!
Disclaimer(s)
Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.
We can only guarantee one kit per registration. Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed. Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.
Thank you for your help!
It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
Cantaritos de barro are a traditional Mexican jar made of clay and painted with floral designs. Join us as we decorate our own cantaritos ("little mugs") with traditional designs.
Recreate some Hispanic art and learn about Hispanic artists! Recrea un poco de arte hispano y aprende sobre los artistas hispanos!
Help us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us for a cooking demonstration and discussion of the traditional Hispanic dish, Pozole Rojo.
Disclaimer(s)
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.
Celebrate Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) with a free, take-home craft kit! Use the supplies provided to decorate your own mini ofrenda box. Ofrenda boxes or altars are used during this celebration to honor deceased loved ones.