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!
This will be a ticketed program. To enter the program, you must have a ticket!
Pick up your ticket at the front desk. Tickets are free and available at 4pm, 30 minutes before the program starts. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so please plan accordingly. You must be here in person to redeem a ticket.
Join us on Saturday and create your own vibrant paper molas inspired by the traditional textile art! Layer colorful paper to design bold, eye-catching patterns while learning about this unique cultural craft. It's a fun, hands-on way to get creative and celebrate artistic expression from around the world!
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month (and since its also October) we'll be making cute skulls out of Perler beads. What kind of skulls exactly? think of Día de los Muertos and those beautiful and colorful skulls with flowers and designs. All materials will be provided. We hope to see you here!
En honor del mes de Herencia Hispana (y octubre) haremos bonitas calaveras hechas de perlas fusibles. ¿Que tipo de calaveras? Piensa en las bellissimas calaveras vibrante de color y flores en el Día de los Muertos. Aquí tenemos todos los materiales. ¡Los esperamos!
This will be a ticketed program. To enter the program, you must have a ticket!
Pick up your ticket at the front desk. Tickets are free and available at 3:30pm, 30 minutes before the show starts. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so please plan accordingly. You must be here in person to redeem a ticket.
HCPL has partnered with Oldways to present classes on how to eat healthy by following a traditional Latin American diet!
This program will feature two dishes rich in herbs, spices, and tubers. Those dishes are:
Library staff will give a presentation on the dishes and prepare them for everyone to share!
This event will be held in the Children's Activity Space.
HCPL has partnered with Oldways to present classes on how to eat healthy by following a traditional Latin American diet!
This program will feature two dishes rich in herbs, spices, and tubers. Those dishes are:
Library staff will give a presentation on the dishes and prepare them for everyone to share!
This event will be held in the 1st floor Meeting Room.
HCPL has partnered with Oldways to present classes on how to eat healthy by following a traditional Latin American diet!
Register today to discover these Latin American flavors! It will take place in the library conference room where there will be a live cooking demonstration with our host, Esteban Salinas. You will learn how to prepare two traditional appetizer dishes: Mayan Pumpkin Seed Dip and Wild Veggie Tostadas.
Help us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this program to make colorful Mexican folk art.
Supplies and space are limited, be sure to register!
Any attendees under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us for the 5th Annual Fiesta at High Meadows Branch Library, a vibrant celebration of Latino culture and community! This free, family-friendly event brings together storytelling, live music, folk art, food, activities, and much more for an unforgettable afternoon.
Meet children's authors Juliana Javierre and Xavier Garza, presented by Arte Público Press, for stories, conversation, and book signings. . Free copies of their books will be available for attendees while supplies last, with opportunities to have your book signed by the authors.