Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about Pedro Linares's alebrije creations and Mexican folk art. We will then use clay to create your own alebrije to take home! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Fernando Llort’s beautiful and cultural Salvadoran art and learn about El Salvador. Then create your very own handcrafted magical bird inspired by his creativity. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Alebrijes are bright colored sculptures created by artist Pedro Linares from the Oaxaca state. Join us as we learn about alebrijes and paint your own alebrije puzzle. For teens ages 13 - 17.

Join us for an afternoon to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with nierika-inspired yarn painting and learn about the rich cultural heritage of the Huichol, a small indigenous tribe of the Sierra Madre Mountains in Mexico. For ages 5 - 12.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us and learn about the incredible history of the piñata! Discover the various regional styles of the piñata and then create your very own paper-bag piñata! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Amate is a bark based paper that has been used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and make your own painting. For adults ages 18 or older.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by joining us for a fun interactive bilingual concert presented by Isabel Brazon. Children will learn about Latin culture and be introduced to Spanish using music and movement. For ages 2 - 12 with parent/caregiver.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making your own DIY Mini Piñata! Learn how this tradition became part of modern-day Mexican culture. For teens ages 13 - 17. 

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, listen to the book Pepe and the Parade: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage by Tracey Kyle. Then have fun painting abstract contemporary art from Mexico. For children ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.

Learn about Hispanic aviation heroes who made significant contributions to aviation and deserve recognition for their achievements. Then paint your own wooden airplane and make origami planes too. For ages 5 - 12.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating your own Papel Picado! Learn about this traditional Mexican folk art and design a colorful paper banner to take home. All materials provided. While supplies last. For teens, ages 13 - 17.

Join us for a fun and educational time with Isabel Brazon. Come sing and dance while you learn some Spanish in this very interactive and dynamic show. For ages 1 - 5 with parent or caregiver. Generously sponsored by Hermosa Beach FOL.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about alebrijes, the colorful creatures inspired by Mexican folk art. Participants will explore the cultural significance of alebrijes and paint a ceramic piggy bank inspired by them. For ages 5 - 12.

Learn some basic hand sewing techniques to help in life’s sewing emergencies! Put your sewing skills to the test and make a felt ornament or keychain charm inspired by the crafts of Mexico to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. For teens ages 12 - 18

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America.

Let's learn about Hispanic heritage around the world through the decorative, colorful figurines known as alebrijes. Then make an alebrije-inspired figurine of your own to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, join flamenco dancer Susana Elena on a magical trip to Spain where children will learn how to move their arms and hands like flamenco dancers, shout "OLÉ!!" and perform a simple, fun flamenco dance using scarves.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America.

Celebrate the cultures, contributions, and heritage of Hispanic Americans with stories and activities about Folklorico, the traditional dance of Mexico. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Such a wonderful time to celebrate the contributions of Hispanic artists and creators! For ages 4 –12

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Fernando Llort’s beautiful and cultural Salvadoran art and learn about El Salvador. Then create your very own handcrafted magical bird inspired by his creativity. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Piñatas are used for many different occasions in many different places. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, learn more about these fun creations and then make your own mini version to take home. For adults, ages 18 and up.

Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through free-form art activities. For ages 1 - 5 with parent or caregiver.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning more about Frida Kahlo, one of the most iconic artists. In this program, we will examine her self-portraits and learn some basic drawing skills before sketching and painting our own. For adults.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a reading of Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian Pura Belpré by Anika Aldamuy Denise. Learn about the famed Latinx author and librarian and create paper-bag puppets! For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us as we read aloud "Adela's Mariachi Band" written by Denise Vega! We'll read and learn about the different instruments used in a traditional mariachi band and then create our own musical instrument!Ages 5 - 12

Travel with us and learn about Honduras! Make a vibrant paper scarlet macaw and discover more about this national bird of Honduras that is common in parts of Central and South America.  For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Weave in some art time as we travel up and down the Andes! Create a vibrant paper tapestry inspired by the traditional patterned textiles of Peru. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver. 

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month as we make Guatemalan worry dolls, muñecas quitapenas. According to Guatemalan tradition, worry dolls remove kids' worries. Learn about the tradition and make a doll! Ages 6 - 12 with parent/caregiver. 

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, please join us to create your own talavera pottery art! For teens ages 13 - 17.

Join us outside on the library patio to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with the Susie Hansen Latin Trio. Bring your own chairs or blankets to enjoy the nice weather and amazing music! For adults.

Join us for a discussion of 'The Cemetery of Untold Stories' by Julia Alvarez to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! This book is a blend of magical realism with a deep reflection on creativity, legacy, and the stories we leave behind. For adults.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us as we learn about Duncan Tonatiuh, an author and illustrator who features Hispanic culture, history and leaders in his books. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the Mexican folk art of Pedro Linares. Create a vibrant and colorful alebrije and learn about the inspiration behind the world of these fantastical creatures. For Adults.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For adults.

Its Hispanic Heritage Month! Step into the shoes of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo! She created self-portraits that expressed her reality and ideals. Create your own self-portraits in the style of magic realism to express yourself. For ages 5 - 12.

Join us in our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month as we shine a light on Puerto Rican librarian, Pura Belpré, who brought the stories she grew up with into the library, revolutionizing storytimes! For ages 6-12 with their parent or caregiver.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, come join us play the traditional riddle filled Mexican game of Lotería! You may be lucky and win some prizes.   For ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun library-themed twist on the classic game of Lotería! After learning about the history of Lotería, play a special library-themed version featuring beloved children's books. For children ages 5 -12.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Talavera tiles are decorative tiles you may see lining kitchens, bathrooms, and walkways. Learn how they are crafted by hand then create your own tiles inspired by traditional Talavera tile designs. For Adults

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Pedro Linares's alebrije creations and learn about Mexican art and folktales. Then create your own paper 3D alebrije to take home! For ages 6 - 12.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For adults.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a colorful craft! Join us to paint your own ceramic coasters inspired by traditional Mexican Talavera tiles. For adults.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America.

Dr. Gloria Arjona takes us on a multimedia journey through Mexican history.

Join us as we play a fun game of Lotería and explore the great programs and services at your library.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by playing Loteria! Learn all about why we celebrate and what cool resources the library has to offer so you can learn more. Prizes provided by the Friends of the Hacienda Heights Library For teens, ages 13-17.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) by exploring Mexican folk art, a vibrant tradition of handmade crafts passed down through generations. For adults.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the roots of Latin Rhythms such as salsa, merengue, and cumbia. Afterwards, create your own drum and beat to which rhythm speaks to you! For ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Teens, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide. For ages 13 - 17.

Come learn about the history and weaving tradition of Peru. Then make your own weaving with a simple cardboard loom. For ages 6 - 12.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by joining us for a fun game of Lotería to win prizes and books! Then make your own Lucha Libre mask. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Weaving has a long history in Latin American cultures. We'll celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month learning about Peru's own rich history of weaving using natural resources, then have fun weaving a felt square to take home!  For ages 5 -12 with adult.

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and dig into The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez. A powerful novel about the construction of the Panama Canal, casting light on the unsung people who lived, loved, and labored there. For adults.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Fernando Llort’s beautiful and cultural Salvadoran art and learn about El Salvador. Then create your very own handcrafted magical bird inspired by his creativity. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Danza Azteca Xochipilli, who will amaze us with the traditional music, story, and dance of the mighty Aztecs. For children ages 5 – 12 and their families.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) by learning the traditional Mexican art of repujado (metal embossing). Using tin foil, pencils, and markers, create your own beautiful, embossed artwork to take home. For ages 13 – 17.

Patrons can join a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees to pick up at the library. September's Book: "When Javi Dumped Mari: A Novel" by Mia Sosa. For adults.

Explore ancient metalworking traditions in this creative workshop, where students will design their own clay coasters inspired by the intricate gold metalwork of the Incas and Aztecs. For ages 6 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Join us for Hispanic Heritage Month! Discover the inspiring story of Puerto Rican librarian Pura Belpré, who brought stories to life with puppets in her community. Then, make your very own puppet and create a story to share! For ages 5 - 12.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Spanish Classical and Flamenco Dancer, Susana Elena. Join us for an exciting, interactive program perfect for children ages 5+ and their families.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a llama backpack charm. For teens.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating your own papel picado! Learn about this traditional Mexican folk art and design a colorful paper banner to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.

Kids will create accordion-style books inspired by "Mixtec codices" - the Pre-Columbian method of book-making from the Mixtec people - an indigenous Mesoamerican group from Mexico. Activity will be held in the children's area. For ages 5+.

Travel with us and learn about Argentina, including the history of Argentine cowboys, called gauchos! Make a foil version of the belt that is part of gaucho attire and also a worldwide popular accessory. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Children and families will celebrate the Spanish language through songs, movement, instruments, props, dancing and more! "Baila Baila" will be a bilingual experience where everyone will enjoy learning together. All ages welcome.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us by learning about the ancient techniques of hojalata (tin) art. Participants will learn about the history of hojalata while we create beautiful, unique works of art together.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by playing the game for a chance to win a small prize, and practicing memory skills and vocabulary. For families with kids ages 8+ and adults.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America.

Join us for a program celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! We will begin with a bilingual storytime and finish by decorating our own alebrije hand puppets! For children ages 5 - 12.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, please join us to create your own Hojalata Tin Art! Hojalata, or tin art, is a form of Mexican folk art made by pressing delicate lines into tin foil and adding vibrant colors. For children ages 5 – 12.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by decorating a sugar skull. Sugar skulls are part of Día de los Muertos celebrations in which one can honor their ancestors. Learn more about the history of this special festivity and decorate a skull. For adults.

Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the life and work of iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo! 

Join us for a fun and hands-on program where kids will learn about traditional Andean textiles, explore colorful patterns and symbols, and create their own mini woven masterpiece using yarn and simple looms. For kids ages 6 - 12.

Let's learn about Hispanic Heritage Month around the world through the decorative, colorful figurines known as alebrijes. Then make an alebrije-inspired figurine of your own to take home. For ages 5 - 12.

Learn about Latino baseball heroes who made significant contributions to the sport and their achievements. Enjoy stories about baseball greats such as Roberto Clemente and Fernando Valenzuela. Ages 4-12

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For adults.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America.

Join us for an afternoon of DIY art. This month we will learn about Diego Rivera in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Both general and Halloween-themed supplies will be available. For ages 4 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For Adults.

Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and join us in creating your own artwork inspired by the artwork of the artist, Frida Kahlo. For ages 5 - 12.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For adults.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For adults.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America.

Fiber arts like weaving have flourished for 10,000 years and have played an important role in Latin American cultures throughout their extensive histories. For ages 13 - 17.

Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month we will learn about the history and cultural significance of sugar skulls, also known as calaveras, in Mexico. For ages 5 - 12

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage and learn all about alebrijes, a Mexican folk art, popular in Oaxaca. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a Book Adventure! Enjoy a read aloud of “Miguel and the Amazing Alebrijes” by Ricardo De Los Angeles. Learn about alebrijes and the artists who have created their lasting impact. Ages 6 - 12

Join us in celebrating the last week of Hispanic Heritage Month, Celebrate Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, by making mini ofrendas! Learn about the history of the ofrenda, a Mexican tradition. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For adults.

Learn about the Talavera tile, a traditional Mexican ceramic art form highly acclaimed for its beauty and quality. Then make your own Talavera-inspired design on a tile to take home! For adults.

Explore Hispanic cultures through story, language, and tradition! This special Hispanic Heritage Month program will take you on a journey through three vibrant countries. For ages 5 - 12 with an accompanying parent or caregiver.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are watching Coco (2017)! This movie is rated PG - Parental Guidance suggested. Recommended for kids ages 7 and up with a caregiver.

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries, both for written documents and paintings. Teens will learn the history and techniques used in Amate bark paintings and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 12 - 18

Teens can create their own shadow box to decorate as an ofrenda to place on a table at home. For tweens and teens ages 12 - 18.

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Celebrate National Hispanic History Month by learning the history of amate and recreating the special paper and artistic motifs. For ages 12 - 17.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For adults.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will learn about Peruvian modern artist Teresa Burga, and use her artwork as inspiration as we create our own bold and colorful geometric painting. For teens ages 13 - 17.

Teens! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Learn about Talavera tiles, a traditional Mexican ceramic art form highly known for its quality and beauty. Then make your own Talavera design on cardstock or ceramic tile with colored markers. For ages 13-17

Join us for a special library-themed Lotería! Learn about the history of the game and enhance your memory and vocabulary skills! Take a break and make a calavera inspired car. Registration appreciated, but not required! For kids ages 5 - 12.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! Join us for a fun and educational event. Enjoy music, movement, and cultural celebration designed especially for children ages 0 – 5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Join us for a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with a game of Lotería. Learn about the history of the game and some Spanish vocabulary. Play for a chance to win some prizes. All Ages.

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries, for written documents and decorative paintings. Teens will learn the history and techniques used in Amate bark paintings and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Did you know piñatas, have roots in Europe? Brought to Mexico by Spanish settlers, the tradition has since become a joyful symbol of festivities throughout Mexico.  

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us as we learn about the Mexican metal embossing art called repujado. We will be creating our very own repujado metal art to take home! For ages 12– 17.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For Adults ages 18 and up. 

Llamas and alpacas are native to Peru. Their wool is dyed in vibrant colors to make clothes and art. Learn about the Andes and Peru, then practice your weaving skills in this program celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Recommended for ages 5 - 12.

Teens and tweens, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by designing your own Lotería cards and boards, then join the fun for a lively game and prizes! Supplies are first-come, first-served—so don’t miss out! For ages 13 - 17.

Can you really judge a book by it's cover? This Teen Read Month & Hispanic Heritage Month, join us to learn about different genres of teen fiction by Hispanic authors while sharing your love for reading with your fellow teens. For Ages 12 - 18

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Littlerock Library with a special program exploring the history and meaning of Día de los Muertos and the vibrant folk art of alebrijes. For ages 13 - 18.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For adults.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For adults 18+.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For adults.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nichos—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For adults.

In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month we will learn about the history and cultural significance of sugar skulls, also known as calaveras, in Mexico. For ages 5 - 12.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making alebrijes - brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical (fantasy/mythical) creatures, with Model Magic. For ages 6 -12 with an adult caregiver

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the fantastical alebrije creations of Pedro Linares. Learn about the Oaxacan communities carrying on his legacy, then decorate your own cardboard alebrije to take home! For ages 6 - 12.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by joining us as we explore the science of sound by making a cardboard mandolin while learning about Mexican composer Juan Garcia Esquivel. For ages 6 - 12

Join our fun, interactive Día de los Muertos face painting workshop, led by Ooh-la-la Face Painting. Learn techniques and tools to create vibrant designs. For ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

The book for October is The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas. For adults.

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death. Find out more about the celebration and make your own paper marigolds or design a picture frame to add to your ofrenda or to the library's community ofrenda. For adults.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For adults.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For adults.

Create a spooky, one-of-a-kind macramé spider web using custom pieces printed on the library’s 3D printer. For adults.

The book for November is There There by Tommy Orange. For adults.