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Latinx Heritage Lotería

Complete four challenges in a row, column, diagonal or square to receive a Mexican candy goodie bag! Return your card to Bethany, Downtown, Ralph Ellison, Southern Oaks, the Village or Warr Acres libraries.


Click on a square to complete the task

LA CORONA: Check out a Spanish/Portuguese language film or TV Shows EL SOLDADO:  Check out a Latinx biography. EL PARAGUAS:  Watch a Spanish/Portuguese language program on Kanopy EL MUSICO: Listen to a Latinx album on CD or hoopla.
LA RANA: Check out a bilingual kids’ book. LA MANO: Make a Guatemalan worry doll/muñeca quitapena. EL PAJARO: Listen to a Latinx audiobook (hoopla, OverDrive, physical collection). EL CORAZON:  Discover a new Latinx author using our Tailored Titles service.
EL ARBOL:  Explore Latinx culture through Tailored Skills. EL CAMARON:  Create a dish with one of our Latinx cookbooks. LA BANDERA: Check out a book on Latinx history. EL SOL:  Check out a fiction book by a Latinx author.
EL COTORRO: Complete one Spanish/Portuguese lesson on Mango languages. EL BANDOLON:  Watch Sonia De Los Santos on the Library's Facebook page. EL MUNDO:  Check out a travel guide for a Latin American or Caribbean country. LAS JARAS:  Explore the Latino American Experience database.


 

Upcoming Hispanic Latinx Heritages Month Events

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Sugar Skull Take Home Kit

All Day 10/7 - 10/13
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Create Sugar Skulls at home with this take home kit celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in October!

Disclaimer(s)

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Description:

Come learn more about some of the Latina women who have shaped the rich and vibrant history of the Hispanic community in Oklahoma! 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Let's Create an Alebrije Paper Sculpture

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Description:

Alebrijes are brightly colored Mexican folk art wood statues carved by hand that depict fantastical animal-like creatures.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us for an evening of painting, cultural immersion, and relaxation as we honor Hispanic Heritage Month with local artist Esther Velasco!

Disclaimer(s)

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Friends Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

Join us for an evening of painting, cultural immersion, and relaxation as we honor Hispanic Heritage Month with local artist Esther Velasco!

Disclaimer(s)

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Concha Bread Making

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Almonte Library
Registration
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Description:

Join us in making concha bread and discuss its significance to Hispanic heritage!

Disclaimer(s)

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Día de los Muertos Take-Home Kits

All Day 10/15 - 10/31
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lucha Libre Mask Take Home Kit

All Day 10/15 - 10/22
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Learn all about the cultural significance of Lucha Libre masks while designing your own worthy of Rey Mysterio himself.

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