Hispanic Latinx Heritages Month

National Hispanic/Latinx Heritages Month with images of flags from Hispanic/Latinx countries.

About Hispanic Latinx Heritages Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15!

It began as a week-long celebration in 1968 under President Johnson and was expanded to a month by President Reagan 20 years later. Hispanic Heritage Month does not cover one single month but begins in mid-September and ends in mid-October. This timeframe is significant because many Central American countries celebrate their independence days during these dates. Some independence days during Hispanic Heritage Month include:

  • September 15: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua
  • September 16: Mexico
  • September 18: Chile
  • September 21: Belize

More information about Hispanic Heritage Month can be found at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino.

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "All Ages" group

¡Busca los platos de Latinoamérica! | Foods of Latin America Scavenger Hunt

09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–09/30/2025 @ 9:00pm
All Ages
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs
Event Description:

Busca los platos ricos de los países diferentes de Latinoamérica que están escondidos en la biblioteca. ¿Ve la comida de su país? 

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Hispanic Heritage Month Knowledge Quizzes

All Day 9/15–10/10
Teens, Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Celebrate Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month with a Trivia Challenge!

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

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

Papel Picado Garland Take Home Kit

09/15/2025 @ 9:00am–10/12/2025 @ 9:00pm
Kids
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a festive Papel Picado Garland take-home kit for kids! Create your own colorful paper banner, inspired by the traditional Mexican folk art used to decorate for special occasions. All supplies are included.

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

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

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

Hispanic Folk Art Creations

10:00am–11:30am
Kids, Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come learn how to create beautiful and colorful art based on historical references to popular tin relief done in Mexico over the last several centuries.

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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.

 


Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with tasty frijoles refritos! This recipe is featured in Oaxaca: Home Cooking from the Heart of Mexico by Bricia Lopez. You can find this cookbook and more at your local library.