Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the contributions and importance of Hispanics and Latinos to the United States and those American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. September 15th was chosen as the kickoff date since it coincides with the Independence Day celebrations of five countries (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua), followed by Mexico on September 16th, Chile on the 18th, and Belize on the 21st. Another important date that falls within this 30-day period is Día de la Raza, or Indigenous Peoples Day, which is celebrated in Mexico and other countries on October 12th.
Please join in recognizing and paying tribute to generations of Hispanic or Latin people who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society through their achievements and contributions. Let’s celebrate the rich culture, histories and diversity of the Hispanic community!
Library Resources
Adult & YA Books/eBooks
My Broken Language
Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood
Solito a memoir
Vanishing Maps
Until August
The Hacienda
Children’s Books/eBooks
Who is Sonia Sotomayor
We are not from Here
Living Beyond Borders
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
Twice a Quinceanera
DVDs/Videos
Encanto DVD
Coco DVD
The Book of Life DVD
Selena Remembered Music Hoopla
Jennifer Lopez Dance Again Video Hoopla
Enrique Iglesias Bio Hoopla
The Latin Hit Maker Hoopla