Each year, the US observes Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th-October 15th by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans. This month there are many exciting events happening around the city! Take a look at some of the events below.
Thursday, Oct. 10th @ 5:30 pm: Enjoy a Virtual Salsa Dance Class
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with the Free Library of Philadelphia Taller Puertorriqueno, Inc, 2600 N. 5th Street
The Free Library of Philadelphia partners with Taller Puertorriqueño and the Latin American Book Fair to mark Hispanic Heritage Month with festivities for all ages. The day starts off with family-friendly arts and crafts and special readings in Spanish and English of children’s books highlighting Latino culture. The celebration continues with a workshop celebrating Latin America’s long history of iconic poetry and the ways these poets and their words reverberate in contemporary works, here in Philadelphia and beyond.