ANNAPOLIS – Anne Arundel County Public Library is offering the following events at area libraries to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month.
Crofton: Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 PM
Discoveries: Saturday, October 24 at 2 PM
Riviera Beach: Thursday, September 10 at 6 PM
Let’s play Lotería, a traditional Mexican game that is similar to bingo! Learn how to play while enjoying light snacks.
Little Hawk and the Magic Quest
Crofton: Tuesday, September 29 at 4 PM
Riviera Beach: Friday, October 2 at 10:30 AM
Join storyteller Melissa Foss for the musical tale of Little Hawk and the Magic Quest while exploring traditional instruments from across the Americas for thousands of years.
Rhythms of the Caribbean
Deale: Saturday, September 26 at 11 am
Glen Burnie: Monday, September 28 at 6 PM
Experience the vibrant rhythms of the Caribbean through captivating cultural dance.
For all
Brooklyn Park
Bailes de Mi Tierra Dance Performance
Saturday, September 19 at 2 PM
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by watching a traditional Mexican folk dance performance!
Día de los Muertos Craft
Thursday, October 29 at 5 PM
Create paper marigolds to celebrate Dia de los Muertos!
For kids
Broadneck
Ms. Gaby’s Hispanic Heritage Month STEAM Storytime
Wednesday, September 30 at 10:30 AM
Have fun while learning at this special storytime filled with stories, songs and a STEAM craft in Spanish! No prior Spanish language experience is required.
For preschoolers
Busch Annapolis
Flicks with Sticks: Stand and Deliver (2010, PG)
Saturday, September 19, from 2 to 4:30 PM
Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis Anne Arundel Medical Center.
Rainforest Air with Cantaré, Latin American Music
Saturday, October 3 at 2 PM
Audiences sing, play instruments and learn basic steps for a Latin dance such as merengue or salsa.
Argentine Gaucho Hats
Monday, October 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Learn how to make a gaucho hat while learning about Argentina’s cowboy: the Gaucho!
For kids
Deale
Deale Page Turners: Voces Hispánicas
Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 PM
This month’s reading focus highlights Hispanic and Latinx voices and stories. Pick one of our featured titles or explore the full list.
For adults
Discoveries: The Library at the Mall
Argentine Tango Class and Practice Session
Saturday, September 5, from 2 to 4:45 PM
Learn the basics of Argentine tango dancing, then practice to music from the golden age of tango with class participants and local dancers.
For adults
Homeschool Music Club: Bachata!
Tuesday, October 6 at 2 PM
Learn about bachata, a vibrant musical genre with roots in the Dominican Republic. Listen to lively rhythms, try simple dance moves and explore its cultural stories.
For kids
Intro to Salsa
Wednesday, October 14 at 11 AM
Grab your dancing shoes and join us for an introduction to the history, rhythm and basic steps of Salsa.
For adults
Eastport-Annapolis Neck
Shrek in Spanish
Saturday, September 5 at 2 PM
Join us for a special screening of Shrek in Spanish. Enjoy board games during the movie.
For all
The Puerto Rican Table: Dominoes and Coffee
Wednesday, September 23 at 2 PM
Play dominoes with friends and neighbors while enjoying authentic Puerto Rican coffee, hot chocolate and the rhythmic sounds of salsa music in the background.
For all
Edgewater
South County Senior Center Book Club
Monday, September 21 at 1 PM
This month, we will discuss The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez.
For adults
Hispanic Heritage Family Day featuring Bailes de Mi Tierra
Saturday, October 17, from 10 AM to Noon
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with crafts, activities and a traditional Mexican folk-dance performance by Bailes de Mi Tierra dance group.
For all
Linthicum
Piñata Workshop
Wednesday, September 16 at 4 PM
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making your own piñata! Supplies are provided. Candy not included.
For adults
Larimar Folklore Dominicano Dance Performance
Saturday, October 3 at 11 AM
Larimar Folklore Dominicano showcases captivating folkloric dances that embody the rich cultural tapestry of the Caribbean nation.
For all
Maryland City at Russett
Fiesta Open House
Saturday, September 26, from 2 to 3:30 PM
Share your culture through food, music, dance, games, art, photos, clothing and traditions at our community cultural exchange.
For all
Mountain Road
Madre Africa – The African Heritage in Latin America with Cantaré
Saturday, October 10 at 2 PM
Learn how the African influence in Latin America gave birth to a variety of fascinating rhythms, instruments and musical styles. Audiences participate by clapping, playing percussion instruments, dancing and singing in call-and-response.
Odenton
Cardboard Casita Encanto Sing Along
Saturday, October 10, from 2 to 4 PM
Build a cardboard casita to add to our magical village, then cozy up inside and sing along to Encanto (PG, 2022).
For kids
Riveria Beach
Family Movie Night: Puss in Boots The Last Wish
Tuesday, September 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM
All ages invited for a movie, craft and yummy snack. Feel free to bring your own favorite snack, blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event. Popcorn will be provided by Horizon Cinemas, while supplies last.
Severn
Saturday, September 26, from 10 AM to Noon
We’re going to spend an hour reading Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle’s Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? in as many languages as we can.
For kids
The Book of Life Movie and Craft Night
Tuesday, October 27 at 5:30 PM
Watch The Book of Life (PG, 2014) on our big screen and make a cool movie craft.
For kids
Day of the Dead | Día de los Muertos
Tuesday, November 3 at 6 PM
Learn how Día de los Muertos is celebrated through crafts, activities and more. Bring a photo or meaningful item to add to our community ofrenda, or a passed loved one’s altar.
For all
Severna Park
Movies at the Library: Coco
Friday, September 18 at 2 PM
Find the music inside yourself and join us for a celebratory screening of Coco (PG, 2017).
For kids
Art Afternoon: Alma and How She Got Her Name
Saturday, September 26 at 2 PM
Learn how Juana Martinez-Neal created the illustrations for the book and create your own art in that style.
For kids
For a complete list of program events and books, visit aacpl.net/hispanic-heritage-