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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Writing Sunday

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

This event is in the "Teens" group

Reimagined Masterpieces: A Celebration of LatinX Heritage

All Day 9/22–9/26
Teens
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through art and creativity with our all-ages Color by Number take-home kit!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage in STEM

7:00pm–8:00pm
Kids
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Writing Wednesday

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

This event is in the "Kids" group

Discovering Frida Kahlo

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Nicoma Park Library
Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library
Room: Onsite (Nicoma Park)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by stepping into the colorful world of Frida Kahlo—one of Mexico’s most iconic artists!

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

Shelf Indulgence: YA Book Club (LatinX Heritage Month)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Northwest Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Love YA fiction? So do we. Join teens and adults alike as we dive into unforgettable stories, share hot takes, and chat about all things young adult lit. Come for the books, stay for the vibes.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Banned Book Club For Parents and Adults

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Book Bans are happening all around the country, but why? What in these books are so concerning? Let's read and discuss! All adults are welcome, whether you are a parent or not. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

All About Alebrijes!

2:30pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Southern Oaks Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Let's engage in some Mexican folk art and learn about alebrijes - colorfully painted animals that popped up in the last century, typically associated with being "spirit guides" - like the ones seen in Disney's Coco!

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