¡Celebremos!
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th every year. This year’s theme is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.” In the Library’s 2022-2024 Strategic Plan, we are striving to recognize opportunities to explore and incorporate equity, diversity, and inclusion, and reinforce its importance to the community. We hope that you will join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of activities and, of course, great books!
Looking for some great reads for kids? Check out these Hispanic Heritage Chapter Books and Nonfiction for older readers, and Hispanic Heritage Picture Books for the younger set. Want to earn virtual badges while reading these awesome books and learning more about Hispanic heritage? Register for our Hispanic Heritage Month Beanstack Challenge!
In honor of Día de los Muertos, the Library will be creating a community ofrenda. Beginning October 3rd, families are encouraged to bring in photos, messages, and symbolic items memorializing your loved ones. Drop your items at the Adult Services Desk and they will be added to the ofrenda in the display case upstairs. This is a great opportunity to share memories of loved ones who have passed, and to explore a new culture as a family!
But wait…that’s not all! We are also offering a Kids Tiny Art Show, in partnership with Amuzgo Mexican Cuisine in Algonguin, Family Loteria (Mexican BINGO), and Latin Music Favorites for kids (Eastgate). How do we pack so much fun into one month?! That’s just the magic of the Library.