Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Tulsa City-County Library during a series of free family events honoring the colorful traditions of the Hispanic culture.
The annual event is coordinated by TCCL’s Hispanic Resource Center. The design of the Hispanic Resource Center is to provide cultural, informational and educational resources, as well as activities and services for both Spanish- and English-speaking families. The center was established to meet the educational and cultural need of Tulsa County’s growing Hispanic community.
“Each year, library staff plan educational and fun family programs showcasing Hispanic resources at TCCL,” said Heather Stack, Hispanic Resource Center coordinator. “There are programs of interest for all ages. We invite everyone to discover the contributions of the Hispanic culture throughout history.”
Hispanic Heritage Month programs are sponsored by the Tulsa City-County Library’s Hispanic Resource Center and Tulsa Library Trust.
“An Evening with Isabel Quintero” Sept. 10, 7-8 p.m., Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road. The author of the award-winning novel “Gabi, A Girl in Pieces,” will discuss her inspirations and experiences in writing her book, speak about her life and works, answer questions and sign books. Books will be available for purchasing. Quintero received the William C. Morris Award of Young Adult Debut Novel, 2015 Gold Medal Winner of the California Book Award for Young Adults, and the 2015Paterson Prize for Young People.
“Mexican Fiesta Night/Noche Mexicana” Sept. 11, 7-9 p.m. Kendall-Whittier Library, 21 S. Lewis. Bring your lawn chair, and sit and stay awhile to enjoy music, feast on chips and salsa, help the children break a piñata and just have fun.
“Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band” return to Tulsa for five shows celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Families are encouraged to bring their dancing shoes for music, history and fun.
- Sept. 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Schusterman-Benson Library, 3333 E. 32nd St.
- Sept. 24, 7-8 p.m., Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road
- Sept. 25, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Brookside Library, 1207 E. 45th Place
- Sept. 25, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Collinsville Library, 1223 Main
- Sept. 26, 2-3 p.m., Hardesty Regional Library’s Connor’s Cove, 8316 E. 93rd St.
With crafty lyrics and an irresistible beat, this married musical duo is making an impact on a national level by having their song, “Falling,” featured in an advertising campaign for Coca-Cola. The pair received a Latin Grammy for Best Children’s Album for their album “Fantastico!” Their latest release, “Adelante,” features the Sirius XM #1 hit song, “Piñata Attack.”
For more information on TCCL’s Hispanic Heritage Month activities, call the AskUs Hotline, 918-549-7323, or visit the library’s webpage, www.tulsalibrary.org.
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