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Hispanic Heritage

Hispanic Heritage Month: Remembering Our Roots
September 15 – October 15

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

September 15 to October 15 has been designated as National Hispanic Heritage Month as a way to highlight and celebrate the many ways Hispanics continue to make a positive impact on our communities.

As in previous years, the Library System joins in this celebration with a variety of programs for both children and adults. Check the calendar of events for programs at a library near you.

Pictures from the Hispanic Heritage Month Reception

Schedule of Events

Saturday, September 20, 3:00 p.m.
Colombia … My Heart Sings For You

Songs from Colombia interpreted by the Tuna de West Palm Beach. Sponsored by El Alma Hispana, Inc.
Main Library. Phone: 233-2783

Sunday, September 21, 3:00 p.m.
Puerto Rican Dances and Music

Folkloric music and dances performed by Aromas de Puerto Rico.
Jupiter Branch. Phone: 744-2301

Thursday, September 25, 3:15 p.m.
¡Aserrín, Aserrán, Let’s Sing! (Bilingual)

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to the rhythm of maracas. Enjoy children songs from Latin America and make maracas that you can take home. Ages 5 & up. Preregister.
Main Library. Phone: 233-2600

Sat., Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m.
Say Hola to Spanish @ Your Library (Bilingual)

Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories, music, and a craft in both English and Spanish. Ages 5 & up.
Royal Palm Beach Branch. Phone: 790-6030

Saturday, September 27, 2:00 p.m.
Greda Pottery

An exhibition of Greda pottery from Chile. Sponsored by Organización Cultural Chilena.
Tequesta Branch. Phone: 746-5970

Saturday, September 27, 2:00 p.m.
Spanish Materials and Services @ Your Library

Join library staff to discuss adult Spanish authors, Spanish language books and library services offered by the library.
Southwest County Regional, Boca Raton. Phone: 482-4554

Saturday, September 27, 3:00 p.m.
This Is My Perú and Machu Picchu

Folkloric music and dances performed by folkloric group Así es mi Perú.
Wellington Branch. Phone: 790-6070

Saturday, September 27, 3:00 p.m.
Ecuador ¡Presente!

Ecuadorian and Andean music interpreted by the fokloric group Taquig-Inti (Singers of the Sun).
North County Regional, Palm Beach Gardens. Phone:
626-6133

Sunday, September 28, 3:00 p.m.
Mexican Music

Mexican music interpreted by Mariachi Pancho Villa.
Hagen Ranch Road Branch. Delray Beach. Phone: 894-7500

Saturday, October 4, 2:00 p.m.
Quisqueya

Music and paintings by Dominican Republic artists. Featuring Pedro Julio. Sponsored by El Alma Hispana.
Delray Beach Public Library, 100 West Atlantic Ave.,
Delray Beach. Phone: 819-6405

Saturday, October 4, 3:00 p.m.
Puerto Rico: “About Love and Stakes”

Comedy in three acts based on a Puerto Rican short story written by Manuel Fernández Juncos, presented by PROCER Organization.
West Boynton Branch. Phone: 734-5556

Sunday, October, 5, 3:00 p.m.
Beautiful Chile

Chilean crafts, folkloric dances, and music, sponsored by the Organización Cultural Chilena.
Main Library. Phone: 233-2783

Sunday, October 5, 3:00 p.m.
Brazilian Rhythms

Melange of Brazilian culture, with Banda Styllus.
Southwest County Regional, Boca Raton. Phone: 482-4554

Saturday, October 11, 3:00 p.m.
Cuba, How I Miss You

Music, poetry, dance and memories from Cuba. Sponsored by the Asociación de Arte y Cultura Cubana.
Greenacres Branch. Phone: 641-9100

Saturday, October 11, 2:00 p.m.
Viva México!

Mexican folkloric music interpreted by Mariachi Pancho Villa.
Loula V. York Branch, Pahokee. Phone: 924-5928

Saturday, October 11, 3:00 p.m.
Venezuela, My Country

Venezuelan music, dances, and crafts, sponsored by El Alma Hispana, Inc.
Palm Springs Public Library,
217 Cypress Lane, Palm Springs. Phone: 965-2204

Sunday, October 12, 3:00 p.m.
Puerto Rico: Yesterday, Today and Always

Folkloric music, dances, and crafts sponsored by the Sociedad Cultural Puertorriqueña.
West Palm Beach City Library
100 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach. Phone: 868-7723

Posted: 09/09/08

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