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.
Northwest Library Celebration
The Northwest Library has planned quite the celebration for LatinX Heritage Month and you're invited! From the chapter book pictured here to dance lessons, there is sure to be something fun for everyone to enjoy.
The list of events can be found below or in the calendar view. We'll see you at the library soon!
- Corpus: A Home Movie for Selena on September 29 at 1:00 p.m.
- Bad Art Night: Calaveras de Azucar on September 30 at 6:00 p.m.
- Art Smart Kids: Amate Folk Art on October 1 at 4:30 p.m.
- Latin Dance Class with Latin Fusion OK on October 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Events
Come learn about Día de los Muertos with us and create a glowing decoration inspired by the colorful sugar skull.
Join us for our First Amendment Heroes series with a special edition for Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month. Roberto Clemente was a Puerto Rican baseball player who faced prejudice throughout his career.
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.
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.