Celebrate Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month with us this September 15 to October 15! Explore our curated collection of books, attend special events, and engage with stories that highlight the experiences and achievements of these cultures.
Library Events
Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month Storytimes
- Little Ones Storytime: Wednesday, September 17, 10:30am at Children’s Library
- Family Storytime: Friday, September 19, 11:00am at Downtown Library
- Family Storytime: Tuesday, September 30, 11:00am at Children's Library
- Hora de Cuentos en Español (Spanish Storytime): Thursday, October 2, 11:00am at College Terrace Library
- Family Storytime: Saturday, October 4, 11:00am at Mitchell Park Library
Other Programs for Children
- Next Chapter Book Club: Efren Divided: Thursday, September 18, 4:00pm at Mitchell Park Library
- Paper Picado Banners: Wednesday, September 17, 3:30pm at College Terrace Library
- Paper Pan Pipes: Wednesday, September 24, 3:30pm at Mitchell Park Library
- Paper Star Ornament: Wednesday, October 1, 3:30pm at College Terrace Library
- Bottle Cap Castanets: Wednesday, October 6, 3:30pm at Children’s Library
- Easter Egg Maracas: Wednesday, October 15, 3:30pm at College Terrace Library
Programs for Teens and Adults
- Brown Bag Book Club: Solito: Tuesday, September 9, 12:00pm (meets online)
- Online ESL Conversation Group: Wednesday, September 17, 11:00am (meets online)
- ICYMI Movie Matinee: Las Tres Sisters: Sunday, September 28, 4:00pm at Rinconada Library
- YA Reads (for Adults and Teens): Labyrinth Lost: Thursday, October 23, 6:30pm at Rinconada Library
- Movies: Brazilian Screenings: Saturday, November 8, 3:00pm at Rinconada Library
Book Recommendations
Children:
Teens:
Adults:
- New Picks for Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month
- Memoirs: Latine & Hispanic Voices, opens a new window
All Ages:
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eLibrary Resources
Access these digital resources with your library card!
- Check out eBook collections on Overdrive/Libby
- LOTE4Kids is a collection of picture books in various languages
- Find movies and audiobooks on Hoopla featuring Latine and Hispanic authors and stories.
- Explore Latine and Hispanic documentaries & films on Kanopy
- Want to learn or improve your Spanish? Give Mango Languages a try.
- Visit our online Spanish resources page
Additional Resources
- Explore ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States at The Smithsonian
- Stream PBS documentaries, opens a new window highlighting diverse voices and stories
- Even more resources can be found at the National Archives and the National Park Service
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