September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month! This annual observance is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions, diversity, and vibrant culture of Hispanic and Latinx Americans. The theme for 2024 is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.”
This is a time to celebrate the heritage, history, traditions, and cultural diversity of those whose heritage is rooted in Spain and 19 countries and territories: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. Some Hispanic Heritage resources that might interest you include the following:
The L & LC pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic/Latinx Americans who have enriched and influenced our nation and society. Please be sure to check out the Hispanic Heritage Month book display at our LC. The display at the East L & LC was created by librarian Olga Castañeda; the display on West by librarian Mary Hadlich.
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