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.
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*
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for a special Cruisin' with Frida Kahlo! To celebrate Hispanic Heritage, we welcome Frida Kahlo to lead an immersive theatre and art class.
Learn about Frida's life, how she used art to overcome her physical challenges, and why self portraits were a central focus of her work.
This program is TEKS aligned and all materials will be provided to students.
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.
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.
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.
Join us for an hour of crafting in honor of Hispanic Heritage month. For tweens, teens, and adults.
Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2 PM for the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Mixteco Ballet Folklorico will be presenting traditional folkloric dances.
Recommended for children ages 2-5. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and explore some of the most well-known tunes from traditional Mexican music and nursery songs. Presented by Classical Sing Move Play.
Free tickets are required and available at the Kid's Information Desk at 10 AM the day of the program. The tickets may run out quickly, please plan accordingly.
Read Against the Machine is a monthly book club where we dig into the ideas, systems, and stories that shape our world.
From niche histories and personal memoirs to cultural commentary and investigative journalism, each selection invites us to question our assumptions and explore new perspectives.
Join us for discussion on the 4th Thursday of each month!
In September, we are reading Our Migrant Souls by Héctor Tobar: