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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 – October 15
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a wide variety of programs and events for all ages that honor the rich history, culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans.
Library Resources
Enjoy Some Hispanic Sabor
Explore eBook and Audiobook Titles on OverDrive
Admire the Artworks of Hispanic American Artists
The Miami-Dade Public Library System's Digital Collections houses a vast selection of works by Hispanic artists, including Emilio Sanchez, Fernando Garcia, Edwin Villasmil, Elba Martinez and more.
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Have Fun Reading and Learning en español
Access hundreds of Spanish-language titles with MakeMake! This engaging online platform offers a curated selection of 200 eBooks for young readers from some of the best publishers in Latin America.
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Stream Your Favorite Latin Beats with Freegal Music
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a curated selection of music featuring hit songs from Latin America and beyond – available for free through Freegal Music!
Click to Start ListeningPermanent Art Collection & Exhibitions
The Miami‑Dade Public Library System's Art Services and Exhibitions Division maintains a permanent collection of over 7,000 works of art, photographs, paintings, artists' books, multiples and small sculptures with a focus on Hispanic and Miami artists.
Programs & Events
Mon, Sep 25, 9:30am - 8:00pm
West Kendall Regional
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Tue, Sep 26, 9:30am - 8:00pm
West Kendall Regional
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Tue, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Naranja Branch
Join us for special Hispanic Heritage Month stories, songs, and crafts for preschoolers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 5 yrs.
Wed, Sep 27, 9:30am - 8:00pm
West Kendall Regional
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Wed, Sep 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch - Auditorium
Sit back and enjoy watching a film with the family. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org.
Thu, Sep 28, 9:30am - 8:00pm
West Kendall Regional
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Thu, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Culmer/Overtown Branch
Join us for unique cultural experience! This interactive show presented by local Peruvian performer and instructor Andres Arevalo combines Afroperuvian music with dance. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdps.org. Ages 5 yrs.+
Rescheduled
Thu, Sep 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Thursday, September 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Culmer/Overtown Branch
Join us for unique cultural experience! This interactive show presented by local Peruvian performer and instructor Andres Arevalo combines Afroperuvian music with dance. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-579-5322 or darbeaul@mdps.org. Ages 5 yrs.+
Fri, Sep 29, 9:30am - 6:00pm
West Kendall Regional
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Fri, Sep 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Naranja Branch
Join us for special Hispanic Heritage Month stories, songs, and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos - 3 yrs.
Fri, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lemon City Branch
Enjoy an afternoon movie with family and friends. (95 minutes). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. All ages.
Sat, Sep 30, 9:30am - 6:00pm
West Kendall Regional
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Sat, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Miami Beach Regional
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating kid-friendly guitars, bongos and castañetas with recycled materials. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
Sat, Sep 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Coral Reef Branch
Enjoy a fun, interactive storytime with abuela's favorite tales, rhymes and songs in both English and Spanish, a reading by children's author Rita Rosa Ruesga and a special cultural dance performance by Puerta de Oro de Colombia. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org. All ages.
Sat, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Coral Reef Branch
Prepárate para bailar y divertirte con la presentación del libro infantil Los Mariachis de Rita Rosa Ruesga, nominada a varios premios Grammy Latino. Trae a toda la familia y disfruta de canciones folclóricas hispanas, juegos e historias. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la biblioteca al 305-233-8324 o quiroslasom@mdpls.org. Para niños mayores de 4 años.
Sat, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Miami Beach Regional - Auditorium
Join us for a free film screening in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. A boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit family. When his lofty ambitions cause him to run afoul of a curse, he must journey into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors (109 min.). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+
Sat, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shenandoah Branch
Find artistic inspiration in the lives and works of contemporary Hispanic artists. Each week kids will learn about a different artist and create their own masterpieces in the style of the selected artist. Various art styles will be explored. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the library at 305-250-4688 or zunigad@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
Sat, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Coral Reef Branch
Enjoy an interactive showcase of traditional dances presented by music and dance ensemble Puerta de Oro de Colombia. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org. All ages.
Mon, Oct 02, 9:30am - 8:00pm
West Kendall Regional
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Tue, Oct 03, 9:30am - 8:00pm
West Kendall Regional
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Wed, Oct 04, 9:30am - 8:00pm
West Kendall Regional
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Wed, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sunny Isles Beach Branch
Join Marci Poppins for an educational and inspirational celebration of Hispanic heritage using puppets, magic and music. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-682-0726 or vazquezh@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 10 yrs.
Wed, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sunset Branch
Create fun and simple crafts in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-270-6368 or duartel@mdpls.org. Ages 0 - 11 yrs.
Wed, Oct 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arcola Lakes Branch
Wear the flag colors of the Hispanic country of your choice and learn to design the flags of some popular Hispanic tourist destinations. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 6 - 12 yrs.
Thu, Oct 05, 9:30am - 8:00pm
West Kendall Regional
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sunset Branch
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities for the entire family in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-270-6368 or duartel@mdpls.org. All ages.
Fri, Oct 06, 9:30am - 6:00pm
West Kendall Regional
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Fri, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lemon City Branch
Enjoy an afternoon movie with family and friends. (109 minutes). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. All ages.
Sat, Oct 07, 9:30am - 6:00pm
West Kendall Regional
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Coconut Grove Branch
Join Marci Poppins for an educational and inspirational celebration of Hispanic heritage using puppets, magic and music. For more information please contact the branch at 305-442-8695 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 10 yrs.
Sat, Oct 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Golden Glades Branch
Join us for a cultural journey with master storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar as she connects people, languages and cultures while flowing seamlessly between English and Spanish. Listen as she shares stories from her large repertoire of personal and traditional tales. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-787-1544 or pollasr@mdpls.org. Ages 5 yrs.+
Sat, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virrick Park Branch
Enjoy a variety of classical and flamenco pieces performed by guitarist Frank V. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. All ages.
Sat, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Coral Gables Branch
Enjoy a special performance by dancers and musicians from Ameyal Mexican Cultural Academy in celebration of the contributions and influence of Hispanic culture in America. Made possible by the City of Coral Gables. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-8706 or capleybr@mdpls.org. All ages.
Sat, Oct 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
West Flagler Branch
Join Marci Poppins for an educational and inspirational celebration of Hispanic heritage using puppets, magic and music. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-8710 or muniasm@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 10 yrs.
Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Naranja Branch - Auditorium
Join art educators and immigrant rights leaders from the American Friends Service Committee to share your stories and create colorful paintings. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 7 yrs.+
Tue, Oct 10, 9:30am - 8:00pm
West Kendall Regional
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Tue, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Miami Springs Branch
Enjoy a celebration of Hispanic culture! Join us for interactive stories, songs, crafts and more! Presented by the Miami-Dade Public Library System Story Troupe. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.
Tue, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch
Join Dr. Jorge Duany, Director of the Cuban Research Institute, for a discussion of the history of Cuban migration to the United States since the 1959 Revolution. Learn about the growing diversity and complexity of the Cuban diaspora and the continued arrivals from the island, who have shaped and transformed the demographic and cultural landscape of Miami over the last six decades. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org.
Ages 16 yrs.+
Wed, Oct 11, 9:30am - 8:00pm
West Kendall Regional
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Wed, Oct 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch - Auditorium
Sit back and enjoy watching a film with the family. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org.
Thu, Oct 12, 9:30am - 8:00pm
West Kendall Regional
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Fri, Oct 13, 9:30am - 6:00pm
West Kendall Regional
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Fri, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lemon City Branch
Enjoy an afternoon movie with family and friends. (109 mins.). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. All ages.
Fri, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Doral Branch
Join us for a cultural journey with master storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar as she connects people, languages and cultures while flowing seamlessly between English and Spanish. Listen as she shares stories from her large repertoire of personal and traditional tales. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-716-9598 or blancom@mdpls.org. Ages 5 yrs.+
Sat, Oct 14, 9:30am - 6:00pm
West Kendall Regional
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Sat, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shenandoah Branch
Find artistic inspiration in the lives and works of contemporary Hispanic artists. Each week kids will learn about a different artist and create their own masterpieces in the style of the selected artist. Various art styles will be explored. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the library at 305-250-4688 or zunigad@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 yrs.
Fri, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lemon City Branch
Enjoy an afternoon movie with family and friends. (117 mins.). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. Ages 8 yrs.+