Hispanic Heritage

By admin, Wed, 10/28/2026 - 10:00

Registration is required to attend. You may register and pick up your copy of the book at the front desk.

Join us in the extraordinary world of Graphic Novels with BeTWEEN the Pages, a book club for ages 8-12!

This month's read will be ¡¡Manu!! by Kelly and can be found in our catalog here!

By admin, Thu, 10/01/2026 - 10:00

We are celebrating the vibrant and savory taste of Oaxaca for Hispanic Heritage Month at Fairbanks!  Come learn how to make Oaxacan-style pork carnitas in this hands-on cooking class.  Space is limited.  Call Fairbanks Library at 832-927-7890 to register.  This class is for adults 18+ only.

By admin, Wed, 09/30/2026 - 07:00

Learn about the origin of mariachi, the "King of Mariachi" Vicente Fernández, and what makes mariachi unique as a style of music. You will also get to learn standard musical terms and their definitions like melody, bass, and tempo. Enjoy an interactive experience with games and live examples utilizing mariachi music.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a newfound knowledge on the history of mariachi, an important mariachi figure, and music!

By admin, Fri, 09/25/2026 - 10:00

Join the Jacinto City Library in Hispanic Heritage month and learn how to make Elote! 

For ages 9-18, spend the evening cooking, mixing, and eating! 

Join us on Oct 7th from 4:30 to 5:30pm. 

Limited supplies available and we will serve until we run out. 

Dairy free, Vegan, and Gluten Free option available.

By admin, Thu, 09/24/2026 - 19:00

In this program, children will learn about the origin of mariachi, the "King of Mariachi" Vicente Fernández, and what makes mariachi unique as a style of music. This program integrates the concept of identifying patterns in our everyday lives and how it evolves to identifying patterns in music through interactive quizzes with the kids. They will then learn standard musical terms and their definitions like melody, bass, and tempo. These terms will be reinforced with games and live examples utilizing mariachi music that will get them up and moving. 

By admin, Wed, 09/23/2026 - 19:00

Teens are invited to hang out, have a snack, and enjoy a vibrant and heartwarming film! 

Synopsis: The Madrigals are an extraordinary family who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a charmed place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift -- every child except Mirabel. However, she soon may be the Madrigals' last hope when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is now in danger.

This program is for teens ages 13-18.

By admin, Wed, 09/23/2026 - 07:00

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a magical movie afternoon at the library! Join us for Disney and Pixar’s Coco, a heartwarming adventure filled with music, family, and the importance of remembering those we love.

Enjoy the movie with free popcorn and a fun Coco-themed craft to take home!

Saturday, October 3 at 2:00 PM
Bring the whole family and settle in for a fun afternoon at the library!