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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 - October 15, 2008

History of National Hispanic Heritage Month
Library Events
Frequently Asked Questions
Reading Lists
Web Links

History of National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a national recognition of the culture, contributions and heritage of Hispanic Americans. This national observance was first established by Public Law 90-498, approved September 17, 1968 by the 90th Congress. Public Law 90-468 authorized the president to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week each year. On August 17, 1988, the 100^th Congress enacted Public Law 100-402, which extended the observance from a week to a month. The annual observance is now a 31-day period beginning on September 15 and ending on October 15.

The months of September and October cover a wide range of independence days for Latin American countries. Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua all celebrate their independence on September 15. Mexico celebrates its independence on September 16, Chile on September 18 and Belize on September 21^t. El Día de la Raza (Columbus Day) is observed on October 12.

2008 Library Events

Chicano Resource Center Events
Monday, September 15 6:30 p.m.	Trio Guicho Cisneros y sus Dandys Performance will be held in the library’s community room and all are welcome.	East Los Angeles Library 4837 E. Third St. Los Angeles, CA 90022 (323) 264-0155
September 17 - October 1	Hispanic Heritage Film Series Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. Films: Los Lonely Boys: Cottonfields and Crossroads (Sept. 17) Salt of the Earth (Sept. 24) Spy Kids (Oct. 1)	East Los Angeles Library 4837 E. Third St. Los Angeles, CA 90022 (323) 264-0155
Saturday, October 11 1:00 p.m.	Mariachi Alfaro de Guadalajara Performance held outdoors on the library patio. Refreshments served courtesy of Los Amigos of the East LA Library.	East Los Angeles Library 4837 E. Third St. Los Angeles, CA 90022 (323) 264-0155

County Library Events
Saturday, September 13 2:00 p.m.	Mariachi Concert Kids! Make maracas out of paper plates and beans. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.	Bell Gardens 7110 S. Garfield Ave. Bell Gardens, CA 90201 (562) 927-1309
Saturday, September 13 2:00 p.m.	This is Cuba A documentary presented by the film's director Chris Hume.	Huntington Park Library 6518 Miles Ave. Huntington Park, CA 90255 (323) 583-1461
Tuesday, September 16 4:30 p.m.	Storytime Celebration Stories, songs and a Mexican Bird Rattle craft. Mexican sweet bread will be served.	Live Oak 4153-55 E. Live Oak Ave. Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 446-8803
Tuesday, September 16 6:30 p.m.	Mariachi Music A special family program performed by Mariachi Arriba Jalisco. Sponsored by the Montebello Friends of the Library.	Montebello Library 1550 W. Beverly Blvd. Montebello, CA 90640 (323) 722-6551
Wednesday, September 17 4:30pm	After School Adventures: In Honor of Mexican Independence Day Come and join City Terrace Library for a special storytime and art activity celebrating Mexican Independence Day.	City Terrace Library 4025 E. City Terrace Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90063 (323) 261-0295
Wednesday, September 17 3:30 p.m.	Mariachi Magic Show Performed by Rafael and Katia	Canyon Country Jo Ann Darcy Library 18601 Soledad Canyon Rd. Canyon Country, Ca. 91351 (661) 251-2720
Saturday, September 20 11:00 a.m.	Hispanic Heritage Storytime A special storytime for the whole family featuring bilingual stories, music and an art activity.	East Los Angeles Library 4837 E. Third St. Los Angeles, CA 90022
Saturday, September 20 2:00 p.m.	Latin Music Performance by Margarita Luna and her band	Huntington Park Library 6518 Miles Ave. Huntington Park, CA 90255 (323) 583-1461
Tuesday, September 25 3:00 p.m.	History of Cuban Baseball Author Angel Torres will talk about this book, The Legacy of Angel Torres.	Huntington Park Library 6518 Miles Ave. Huntington Park, CA 90255 (323) 583-1461
Saturday, September 27 1:00 p.m.	Celebration of Flamenco Dance Learn how to do palmas, jaleos, arm movements and a rumba flameca. All ages welcome.	Avalon Library 215 Sumner Ave., P.O. Box 585 Avalon, CA 90704 (310) 510-1050
Saturday, September 27 2:00 p.m.	Art Baroque in Mexico A presentation by Fidel Torres and Angel Marrero	Huntington Park Library 6518 Miles Ave. Huntington Park, CA 90255 (323) 583-1461
Saturday, September 27 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Fiesta in Spain Award-winning teacher Alina Mendez will present a bilingual, interactive program of classic Spanish folktales and dance along with a special doll display.	Norwood Library 4550 N. Peck Rd. El Monte, CA 91732 (626) 443-3147
Saturday, October 4 2:00 p.m.	Spain, Culture, Music & Folklore A presentation sponsored by the Cervantes Institute and the Spanish Consulate	Huntington Park Library 6518 Miles Ave. Huntington Park, CA 90255 (323) 583-1461
Sunday, October 5 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.	How Spanish Culture Influenced the Development of the West	Valencia Library 23743 W. Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (661) 259-8942
Tuesday, October 7 4:00 p.m.	Mariachis, Food, Fun & Games A program for the entire family.	Maywood Cesar Chavez Library 4323 E. Slauson Maywood, CA 90270 (323) 771-8600
Saturday, October 11 2:00 p.m.	Homage to Leo Politi A celebration of the centennial birthday of the artist.	Huntington Park Library 6518 Miles Ave. Huntington Park, CA 90255 (323) 583-1461

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Frequently Asked Questions

U.S. Census - Facts and Figures, Hispanic Heritage Month 2008

What were the "Chicano Blowouts"?

Do you have any information about the murals in East Los Angeles?

What is Cinco de Mayo? What is dieciséis de septiembre?

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Reading Lists

Autores en Español

Hispanic Heritage Month: A Selected Reading List

Novels About Mexican Americans, 1940-1979

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Web Links

Visit the County Library's Chicano Resource Center located at the East Los Angeles Library, which was established in 1976 to serve the information needs of Mexican Americans and to make information about the history and culture of the Mexican American people available to the general public.

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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage: A Selected Reading List | Novels About Mexican Americans, 1940-1979

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