Hispanic Heritage Month at the Libraries
Published on September 08, 2025
Hispanic American Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) with exciting programs and compelling reads that explore the vibrant cultures, experiences, and rich histories of Hispanic and Latinx communities.
Featured titles celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Regular Programs
Cuentos y Cantos
At this immersive Spanish storytime, families will have fun learning and practicing Spanish vocabulary through music, books and activities.
- Main Library: Mondays at 4:30 pm
- Shotwell Library: Thursdays at 11 am
Toddler Time Bilingual Storytime
(1-3 years) Get ready to shake, rattle and roll as your toddler dances, marches and runs their way to literacy success!
- Main Library: Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
Special Programs:
Lotería
(All Ages) Invite your family and friends to an exciting Lotería Night where you could have a chance to win prizes.
- Main Library: Friday, September 12, 2025 | 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Mariachi Storytime
(All Ages) Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with this special storytime featuring a performance by Mariachi Damas de Tejas.
- Main Library: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Mexican Independence Day Celebration
(All Ages) Celebrate Mexican cultural heritage and traditions through vibrant crafts and activities!
- Warmack Library: Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cartonería Creations
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a colorful, hands-on program exploring Mexican cartonería -the vibrant folk-art tradition of creating sculptures from papier-mache. Brought to you by our friends at Cara Mia Theatre.
To register, email jllusk@gptx.org. Space is limited.
- Main Library: Friday, September 26, 2025 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Lucha Libre 101
Get ready to rumble! This one-day workshop throws you into the exciting world of lucha libre. Learn basic moves, master the art of playing a hero or a villain, and get performance tips to wow an audience. End the day by performing a short sequence and experience the cheers (or boos!) of your classmates!
Warmack Library:
- Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Puppet Adventures with Maricela and Friends
Bilingual ventriloquist Maricela Carelock presents a puppet show with stories and original songs in English and Spanish. All ages.
- Main Library: Monday, October 06, 2025 | 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM