National Hispanic Heritage Month at the Library


Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at the Memphis Public Libraries from September 15th through October 15th.

DIY Craft Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

Frayser Library - September 15 - 22

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and join for various DIY craft projects!


Art Jam

Whitehaven Library - September 19 - 2:00 PM

Come to the library and crate a mini mosaic art piece for Hispanic Heritage month. While painting, we will have different Hispanic snacks beverages for tasting.


Lotería

South Library - October 13 - 2:00 PM

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about and playing this Mexican game, similar to BINGO! Learn some Spanish vocabulary and compete to win prizes


Hispanic Heritage Month: Let's Watch a Movie!

Bartlett Library - October 13 - 2:30 PM

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, join us in watching "The Book of Life" 
Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart, embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastic worlds where he must face his greatest fears! 


Hispanic Heritage Month - Family Storytime

South Library - October 14 - 11:00 AM

Family storytimes are a great opportunity for children and caretakers to come together, hear stories, sing songs, and work together on crafts or other activities. September 15 kicks off the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. We'll use this storytime to look at some great books by Latinx authors! 


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Library Services in Spanish

Visit HERE for a list of resources in Spanish including eBooks, Language learning, New York Times, World Book for children, and more.


Hispanic Heritage in Libby

Browse this curated collection of titles including nearly 300 eBooks and 70+ eAudiobooks. Download the titles and start reading/listening instantly. Download the Libby app or access from your browser. Learn more about Libby here.


World Book Article on Hispanic Americans

"Hispanic Americans are Americans of Spanish-speaking descent. Many Hispanic Americans are the descendants of Mexican people who lived in the Southwest when it became part of the United States. Almost all other Hispanic Americans or their ancestors migrated to the United States from Latin America. The three largest Hispanic groups in the United States are Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cuban Americans. As a group, Hispanic Americans represent a mixture of several ethnic backgrounds, including European, Native American, and African. People of Native American descent also are called Indigenous (native) people of the Americas, or of a particular place in the region." Read More.


National Hispanic Heritage Month Website

The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. Visit the site HERE for links to exhibits, collections, images, events, and more.