SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Shreve Memorial Library is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month now through Oct. 15 at its main library and at its branches throughout Caddo Parish.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of Americans who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. In 1968, Congress set aside a week for this observance and two decades later expanded it to a month stretching from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
The timing is historically significant as Sept. 15 is the anniversary of independence in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. The designated period also is a nod to those from Mexico and Chile, which celebrate their independence Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively.
Throughout the two-month celebration, Shreve Memorial Library will recognize Hispanic Heritage Month with programs for people of all ages, including arts and crafts workshops, book discussions, movie screenings, food samplings, music and more. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration may be required.
Several Shreve Memorial branches will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with explorations into Hispanic traditional and folk art. Library patrons will learn about the significance of Molas, textile art that is characteristic of the traditional dress of the Guna of Panama featuring vibrant colors and intricate designs, and of Amate painting, an ancient Mexican tradition of painting paper made of tree bark.
Additionally, library patrons can learn more about traditional Mexican folk art, such as Ojos de Dios (God’s Eyes), symbols of protection and power originating with the Huichol people of Mexico, Taleveras, Mexican hand-painted ceramics, and Hojalata, ornate tin art celebrated for its color and craftsmanship.
Library patrons also will learn about famous Hispanic artists including Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo and Ines Alvidres while getting an opportunity to create their own inspired art pieces. Hispanic Heritage Month arts and crafts workshops will take place at Shreve Memorial branches throughout Caddo. All supplies will be provided for each program.
Shreve Memorial also will observe Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the works of Hispanic authors and characters through book discussions, story time programs and movie screenings. Hispanic Heritage Month story times will take place at:
the Hamilton/South Caddo branch on Wednesday (Sept. 18)the Broadmoor branch on Sept. 25, the Hollywood/Union Avenue branch on Oct. 2, and,at the David Raines branch on Oct. 3, which is a Thursday.
Each story time program will begin at 10 a.m.
In addition, the Mooringsport branch will host a Hispanic Heritage Month-themed story time at noon each Friday on Sept. 20 through Oct. 11.
The Cedar Grove-Line Avenue branch’s Red River Readers Book Club will discuss “The Great Divide” by Cristina Henriquez at its book club meeting Thursday (Sept. 19).
Movie screenings at several library branches will include showings of movies including “Selena,” “Stand and Deliver,” “Encanto,” “Coco” and “Spy-Kids 3D: Game Over.”
Other Shreve Memorial Library branches will incorporate Latin music and foods into their celebrations. Patrons will be able to make their own castanets and maracas, enjoy samples of traditional Hispanic foods and take part in family fiestas featuring games, music, trivia and fun.
All programs are free and open to the public.
Below is a complete list of all Hispanic Heritage Month programs taking place at Shreve Memorial. More details about these and other library programs can be found by clicking here.
Hispanic Heritage Month programs at Shreve Memorial Library
Tuesday (Sept. 17)
11 a.m.: Hispanic heritage bookmarks at Oil City branch, 102 Allen St. in Oil City4:30 p.m.: Amate painting at Hollywood/Union Avenue branch, 2105 Hollywood Ave.4:30 p.m.: Hispanic Heritage Month painting at Mooretown branch, 4360 Hollywood Ave.4:30 p.m.: Life 4 Teens: Hispanic Heritage Month at North Caddo branch, 615 N. Pine St. in Vivian4:30 p.m.: Teen Tuesday: Hispanic Heritage Month art at Cedar Grove-Line Avenue branch, 8303 Line Ave.
Wednesday (Sept. 18)
10 a.m.: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Miss Ladybug Story Time at Hamilton/South Caddo branch, 2111 W. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop10 a.m.: Hispanic Heritage Month movie “Coco” at Wallette branch, 363 Hearne Ave.10:30 a.m.: Hispanic Heritage Month craft wooden bowl and spoon at Hamilton/South Caddo branch4 p.m.: Mola traditional art at Means branch, 7016 E. Magnolia Lane in Ida4:30 p.m.: Elementary Explorers: Make a Mola at Broadmoor branch, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive4:30 p.m.: Teen movie “Spy Kids 3-D, Game Over” at Atkins branch, 3704 Greenwood Road
Thursday (Sept. 19)
10 a.m.: Red River Readers Book Club at Cedar Grove-Line Ave.2 p.m.: Salsa with Us at Gilliam branch, 12797 Main St. in Gilliam3:30 p.m.: SMartY yarn art at Cedar Grove-Line Avenue branch
Friday (Sept. 20)
10:30 a.m.: Coffee time with Mexican coffee at Belcher-Wyche branch, 409 Charles St. in Belcher3:30 p.m.: Teen Time: Hispanic Heritage Month movie “Encanto” at Hamilton/South Caddo branch
Sept. 23
11 a.m.: Midday movie matinee “Selena” at Cedar Grove-Line Avenue branch4:45 p.m.: Maracas & Music at West Shreveport branch, 4380 Pines Road
Sept. 24
4 p.m.: Make a Mola! Traditional art of Panama at Higginbotham-Bryson branch, 9359 Greenwood Road in Greenwood
Sept. 25
10 a.m.: Preschool story time: Hispanic Heritage Month at Broadmoor branch5 p.m.: Diego Rivera paper style mural painting at West Shreveport branch5 p.m.: Teen Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at David Raines branch, 2855 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Sept. 26
3 p.m.: Make a Mola! at Mooretown branch
Sept. 27
11 a.m.: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage: Nacho Average Fiesta at David Raines branch3:30 p.m.: Mexican mirror craft at Belcher-Wyche branch4 p.m.: Teen Craft Time: Hispanic Ofrenda at Hosston branch, 15478 U.S. Hwy 71 in Hosston
Sept. 30
1:30 p.m.: DIY personalized piñatas at West Shreveport branch4:30 p.m.: Creative Minds: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Hollywood/Union Avenue branch
Oct. 1
4:30 p.m.: Teen Time: Amate painting at Broadmoor branch4:30 p.m.: Teen Space: Paint by Numbers at North Shreveport branch, 4844 North Market St.
Oct. 2
10 a.m.: Hola Amigos! at Hollywood/Union Avenue branch
Oct. 3
10 a.m.: Bilingual picture books preschool story time at David Raines branch10 a.m.: Mexican folk art at North Shreveport branch4 p.m.: Imagineers: DIY Nicho Boxes at North Caddo branch
Oct. 4
1 p.m.: Adult craft time: talavera at Hosston branch3 p.m.: Hispanic tile painting at Belcher-Wyche branch
Oct. 5
Noon: Arracdes at Atkins branch
Oct. 7
4 p.m.: Craft Happens! Amate painting at Broadmoor branch. Registration required.
Oct. 8
4 p.m.: Creative Corner: DIY Castanets at David Raines branch
Oct. 9
4:30 p.m.: Midweek Movie Magic: “Stand and Deliver” at West Shreveport branch
Oct. 12
Noon: Mexican folk art mirrors at Atkins branch
Oct. 15
4:30 p.m.: Hispanic Heritage Month painting at Mooretown branch
* Programs dates, times and locations subject to change. Please click here for complete program details.
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