Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these fun programs to celebrate, honor, and highlight the Hispanic and Latinx community's history and achievements.

CELEBRATIONS & FESTIVALS

Mini Mercado

The Oak Lawn Branch Library's 4th Annual Mini Mercado is a high-energy, must-see celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! This family-friendly event is packed with culture, creativity and community spirit that you won't want to miss

Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oak Lawn Branch

Hispanic Heritage Month Family Day

Hispanic Heritage month is right around the corner, so we are celebrating Latin American countries and their rich culture and heritage. Help build a community Alfombra - the colorful carpets from Guatemala - paint a traditional Costa Rican Ox Cart "Wheel", play a game of Veo Veo, use Lego bricks to build various flags from the countries that celebrate this month, and more.

Saturday, September 13, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Skillman Southwestern Branch

¡Fiesta! A Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with crafts, local vendors, a HHM scavenger hunt (with prizes!), as well as a special ballet folklorico dance performance from Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company.

Saturday, September 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Preston Royal Branch

CommUNITY Bash

Bring the whole family for a free fun-filled day of creativity, culture and connection! The CommUNITY Bash is a celebration of community and togetherness. You'll laugh, learn and connect!

Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Arcadia Park Branch

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making crafts, watching a performance, meeting local artists and community organizations! 

Saturday, September 20, 1 to 3 p.m., Bachman Lake Branch

Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta

Participants will get to experience a fun traditional Folklorico performance and will learn about the traditions and art of Folklorico dancing. 

Saturday, September 27, 1 to 3 p.m., Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Honrando La Herencia Hispana / Honoring Hispanic Heritage Festival

At this community fair, expect live performances by local folklorico and Spanish-speaking musicians, local Hispanic vendors, local resources, games and crafts!

Saturday, October 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hampton-Illinois Branch

Hispanic Heritage/Latine Festival

Commemorate Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month and celebrate our Spanish-speaking communities and the diverse cultures that are part of the area. Enjoy cultural performances, food, craft stations, a special storytime, and guest speakers to discuss various aspects of different cultures.

Saturday, October 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vickery Park Branch

EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

Hispanic Heritage Cooking

Spice up the afternoon with a culinary journey! Kids will roll up their sleeves and learn how to create four delicious dishes while exploring flavors and traditions from across Latin America.

Thursday, September 18, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Mountain Creek Branch

Thursday, September 25, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Mountain Creek Branch

Thursday, October 2, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Mountain Creek Branch

Thursday, October 9, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Mountain Creek Branch

Crafternoon: Paper Arpilleras

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by creating an arpillera out of craft supplies. 

Friday, September 19, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m., Audelia Road Branch

Make Your Own Piñata!

Learn about the piñata's history, see a demonstration on how to make a piñata and then get time to assemble and decorate it! Presented in English and Spanish.

Saturday, September 20, 12 to 1 p.m., Prairie Creek Branch

Hispanic Heritage Month Movie: Blue Beetle (2023/PG-13)

Watch Blue Beetle (2023/PG-13) at Pleasant Grove Branch Library!

Sunday, September 21, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Pleasant Grove Branch

Hispanic Heritage Month presented by the Nasher Sculpture Center

Dive into the art in the collection of the Nasher Sculpture Center that celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.

Wednesday, September 24, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., North Oak Cliff Branch

Create Your Own Decorative Kite

Create your own decorative kite and learn about the Guatemalan Gian Kite Festival that takes place every year.

Saturday, September 27, 1 to 2:30 p.m., J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

"Dia de Los Muertos" presented by the Nasher Sculpture Museum

Dive into the art in the collection of the Nasher Sculpture Center that celebrates Dia deo Los Muertos.

Wednesday, October 1, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., North Oak Cliff Branch

Kids Art Studio: Mola

Enjoy an afternoon of crafting fun! Mola is a textile art form created by the Indigenous Kuna people from Panama. Learn about Mola, who created it and craft your own paper Mola. 

Thursday, October 2, 4 to 5 p.m., Timberglen Branch

Crafternoon: Amate Paintings

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by creating an Amate painting. 

Friday, October 3, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m., Audelia Road Branch

Movie Sing-Along: Encanto

Sing along with the movie Encanto! 

Saturday, October 11, 2 to 3:45 p.m., Audelia Road Branch

EVENTS FOR ADULTS

The Art of Jaime Chamorro

Exhibit reception for local Dallas artist Jaime Chamorro. Art exhibit will remain on display until September 30.

Thursday, September 4, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Skyline Branch

Mexican Tin Foil Art

Learn about the history of Mexican tin foil art while creating your own masterpiece to take home.

Sunday, September 7, 1 to 3 p.m., Pleasant Grove Branch

Lunch and Learn: Adult Speaker Series

Pablo Mijangos, a historian of Mexico and Latin America at SMU. will challenge deeply entrenched narratives about the quintessentially undemocratic and authoritarian nature of Mexican political culture.

Friday, September 19, 12 to 1 p.m., Skillman Southwestern Branch

Latino Professionals Panel

The Latino Professionals Panel is a showcase of Latino professionals who live and work in Dallas. Anyone who is looking for advice and inspiration in their own professional journey is welcome.

Saturday, September 27, 12 to 2 p.m., White Rock Hills Branch

Senior Craft: Dia de Los Muertos Cigar Box Shrines

Learn all about Dia de Los Muertos while making a shrine that honors a loved one who passed away.

Monday, October 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Oak Cliff Branch

Huichol Yarn Painting

Inspired by the Huichol technique of pressing yarn into boards covered in beeswax, we will be gluing down strands of yarn to "paint" vibrant scenes and designs onto a canvas.

Wednesday, October 8, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Audelia Road Branch

Crafterday: Papel de Flores

Learn about the history of Mexican tin foil art while creating your own masterpiece to take home.

Saturday, October 18, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Skyline Branch