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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage!

Información de la Herencia Hispana en español

Printable Hispanic Heritage Month flyer (pdf)

Beyond the Border: Musical Stories of Latin America

Author/writer Lynn Darroch presents a series of narratives about musicians, authors and others in the Latin world that are set to music performed live by guitarist Alfredo Muro and accompanied by percussionist Gary Hobbs.

• Monday, September 15, 6–7:30 p.m.
• Midland Library

Music in Action!

A freewheeling fiesta of songs, creative movement, comedy and audience participation led by the irrepressible Rich Glauber. Using guitar, accordion and his joyful personality, he turns every show into a community celebration. Presented in English and Spanish.

• Saturday, September 20, noon–1 p.m.
• Sellwood-Moreland Library
• Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.

• Saturday, September 20, 2:30–3:15 p.m.
• Fairview-Columbia Library
• Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.

• Saturday, October 4, 11–11:45 a.m.
• Albina Library

• Saturday, October 4, 2–3 p.m.
• Gregory Heights Library
• Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.

• Saturday, October 11, 2–2:45 p.m.
• Woodstock Library
• Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.

• Saturday, October 11, 4–4:45 p.m.
• Rockwood Library

• Sunday, October 12, 2–2:45 p.m.
• Holgate Library

SCRAP Art

Work with artist Emily Weisbard of SCRAP to create a unique piece of art from reused and reclaimed materials. Presented in English and Spanish. Made possible by the Mary B. Mason Estate Fund of The Library Foundation.

• Saturday, September 27, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Saturday, October 25, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
• North Portland Library

Party with the Animals

Experience the feathers, fur and scales of Latin American animals from the Oregon Zoo at hands-on discovery stations. Meet a prehensile tailed porcupine from Brazil, a three banded armadillo from Argentina or a desert tortoise from Mexico!

• Saturday, September 27, 3–5 p.m.
• Woodstock Library

• Saturday, October 18, 1–3 p.m.
• St. Johns Library

• Sunday, October 19, 3–4 p.m.
• Gregory Heights Library

Legends of Mexico

Mexico is well known for its legends, myths and tales about love, nature, and everyday life. Nuestro Canto has gathered legends from all over Mexico and composed music especially for the legends they narrate during their performances. Presented in English and Spanish.

• Saturday, October 4, 11 a.m.–noon
• North Portland Library

• Saturday, October 4, 1–2:30 p.m.
• St. Johns Library

• Saturday, October 11, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
• Gresham Library

 

Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.