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
October Mindfulness Journal
It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health!
October Creative Writing Chapbook
Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!
Learn more about one of Mexico's greatest artists, Frida Kahlo! Among her accomplishments, she was known for her self-portraits, full of emotion and symbolism. How would you represent yourself in a portrait?
Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist who blended classical and folk art to create colorful and powerful works of art exploring Mexican society. Join us at the Southern Oaks Library for a fun Frida Kahlo themed coloring-crafting hour to celebrate
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.