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2017 Hispanic Heritage Month

Published: September 27, 2017

Celebrate with the Library

From September 15 - October 15, communities across the country observe the annual Hispanic Heritage Month.

Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.

Exhibit: Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Altars

photo of a Dia de los Muertos altarExhibit: October 15 - November 30 at Central Library
Deadline for Submission of Interest: Sept. 30

Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that focuses on gathering family and friends to remember friends and family members who have died.

Learn more about the exhibit and call for entries.

Find a Good Book

Check out our Hispanic American Adventurers, Heroes and Role Models Book List, for kids, teens and adults.

Learn About Your Award Winning Librarian-Author

Photo of Mariela Aguilera with book cover of "clara guevara and glucar sugar" overlaidYouth Services librarian Mariela Aguilar's bilingual book "Clara Guevara y Glúcar Azúcar - Clara Guevara and Glugar Sugar" has received the Fundación Leer/IBBY Costa Rica Cuentos de mi Tía Panchita literary award in the translation category.

Read more.

2017 Arlington County Latino American Festival

https://parks.arlingtonva.us/events/2017-latino-american-festival/Sunday, Oct. 15, 2-6 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, authentic Latino food, artistic presentations, games for kids and much more!

Learn more on the County calendar.

More Hispanic Heritage Month Events at the Library

  • Sept. 30 - All Ages Performance with 1, 2, 3 Andrés
  • Oct. 1 - All Ages Performance with 1, 2, 3 Andrés
  • Oct. 3 - Make It Tuesday: Mexican Style Necklaces
  • Oct. 7 - Wrap Up In A Warm Story
  • Oct. 14 - Canciones y Cuentos with Author Lulu Delacre

 

September 27, 2017 by Web Editor Filed Under: News

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