Hispanic Heritage

By admin, Tue, 09/08/2026 - 22:00

Join us for an adventure in Hispanic folktales! This show features a variety of characters from a wide range of cultures in stories that celebrate the various folk tale traditions of the Spanish-speaking world. Your young audience will love these high-energy stories being brought to life. Ages PreK-5th

A free ticket is required and can be picked up at the information desk 30 minutes prior to the program.

By admin, Sat, 09/05/2026 - 04:00

Led by DACAMERA Young Artists, kids identify patterns in everyday life and in music and have the opportunity to create musical patterns of their own. Remixed for Hispanic Heritage Month, participants learn about rhythmic patterns from various Hispanic countries and musical genres.

By admin, Tue, 09/01/2026 - 13:00

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Classical Sing Move Play: Music of Mexico!

The Music of Mexico class, created by opera singers, Alisa and Alejandro Magallón, explores some of the most well known tunes from traditional Mexican music and nursery songs.

Classical Sing Move Play classes provide an introduction to melody, rhythm, instrument play time, and movement with music from famous operas and classical symphonies to folk songs.

Recommended for ages 2-5. Children of all ages are welcome.

By admin, Tue, 09/01/2026 - 07:00

Join us for a bilingual story time presented by Classical Sing Move Play! Presenters will bring to life If you Sing a Song to a Dragon, an original tale by Alisa Magallón. With rhyming, songs, and theatrical interpretations of the text, kids will get to experience musical discovery and creativity while exploring the world of visual arts. This program is open to all ages.

THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. TICKETS WILL BE GIVEN OUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE SHOWTIME ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. 80 TICKETS MAX.

By admin, Tue, 09/01/2026 - 07:00

Join us for an adventure in Hispanic folktales! This show features a variety of characters from a wide range of cultures in stories that celebrate the various folk tale traditions of the Spanish-speaking world. Your young audience will love these high-energy stories being brought to life.

By admin, Tue, 09/01/2026 - 07:00

Join Crystal as we make our own Sugar Skulls with cardstock paper!

Calaveras is a Spanish word meaning skull.

Calaveras are representations of skulls and skeletons used in Mexican culture, most notably during Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), to celebrate life, accept mortality, and honor the dead

By admin, Tue, 09/01/2026 - 04:00

The Music of Mexico class, led by opera singers Alisa and Alejandro Magallón, will explore some of the most well known tunes from traditional Mexican music and nursery songs. Children of all ages are welcome!

La clase Music of México, dirigida por los cantantes de ópera Alisa y Alejandro Magallón, explorará algunas de las melodías más conocidas de la música tradicional mexicana y las canciones infantiles. Son bienvenidos los niños de todas las edades.

By admin, Tue, 09/01/2026 - 01:00

Join us for an extra special Creativity Corner where we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Make sure you bring your appetite because we will have delicious food! *First-come first serve, while supplies last* 

Acompáñanos para un Creativity Corner muy especial, en el que celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. ¡Asegúrate de venir con apetito, porque tendremos comida deliciosa! *Por orden de llegada, hasta agotar existencias*

By admin, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 22:00

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:

  • Boniatillo (Sweet Potato Pudding)
  • Cannellini Bean & Pumpkin Seed Salad

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.

By admin, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 04:00

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Classical Sing Move Play: Music of Mexico!

The Music of Mexico class, created by opera singers, Alisa and Alejandro Magallón, explores some of the most well known tunes from traditional Mexican music and nursery songs.

Classical Sing Move Play classes provide an introduction to melody, rhythm, instrument play time, and movement with music from famous operas and classical symphonies to folk songs.

Recommended for ages 2-5. Children of all ages are welcome.