Your public library is here to connect you with books, events, learning experiences, and online resources that celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture this month and all year long. On this page, you can:
- Browse: Curated title suggestions for all ages.
- View: A special display in the Main Library Idea Box.
- Attend: Upcoming events.
- Watch: Spanish-language videos for early learners.
- Explore: Librarian-curated resources.
This commemorative month (held September 15-October 15) was officially designated as Hispanic Heritage Month by the U.S. Congress in 1968. Learn more at hispanicheritagemonth.gov »
Browse curated title suggestions
Plus, check out from your digital library
Available in Spanish
- Ebooks & digital audiobooks for adults, teens, and kids on Media on Demand/Libby
- Magazines for all ages on Media on Demand/Libby and PressReader
- Newspapers on PressReader and Global Newsstream
Special Hispanic Heritage Month collection
- Movies and documentaries on Kanopy
View a special display in the Idea Box
September 15-October 15: Check out our Hispanic Heritage Month display in the Main Library Idea Box.
Attend upcoming events
For all ages
Noche de Loteria/Loteria Night
Tuesday, September 24, 6 pm, Tacos '76, 838 Madison St., Oak Park
¡Disfruta una noche de Lotería con tu familia y amigos y gana premios! ¡Para todas las edades! Durante la noche hablaremos en español y ingles. ¿Qué es Lotería? Loteria es un juego similar a bingo. ¡Llena tu tabla primero y ganas!
Enjoy a few rounds of Loteria with your family and friends and win prizes! For all ages! Throughout the night we will be speaking in Spanish and some English! What is Loteria? Loteria is a century-old game often referred to as "Mexican Bingo." Fill your card first and you win!
¡A Bombear se ha Dicho!
Saturday, October 12, 2 pm, Main Library
Acompáñanos en ¡A Bombear se ha Dicho! Una experiencia de Bomba Afro-Puertorriqueña, un evento animado e interactivo con Ivelisse Diaz y La Escuelita Bombera de Corazon. Experimenta los ritmos vibrantes de la Bomba afro-puertorriqueña, la música más antigua de ascendencia africana en Puerto Rico, y sé parte de esta celebración cultural.
Join us for ¡A Bombear se ha Dicho! (An Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba Experience), a lively and interactive event with Ivelisse Diaz and La Escuelita Bombera de Corazon. Experience the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba, the oldest music of African descent in Puerto Rico, and be a part of this cultural celebration!
For adults
Spanish Conversation Hour / Conversación en español
Saturday, September 14 & October 12, 3 pm, Main Library
Acompáñanos para una hora informal de conversación abierta con otros hispanohablantes. Ya sea que puedas mantener una conversación básica o contar largas historias, todos los niveles son bienvenidos. No es leccion, solo práctica para hispanohablantes actuales.
Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other Spanish speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or can rattle off long stories, all levels are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current Spanish speakers.
Zoom Conferencing Basics / Fundamentos de Videoconferencia (Zoom)
Wednesday, September 18, 3 pm, Main Library
Aprenda a configurar una cuenta de Zoom, comprenda la diferencia entre ser participante y anfitrión y explore sus características clave. Este taller será impartido en inglés y español por expertos en alfabetización digital de la organización sin fines de lucro Connected Nation (CN).
Learn how to set up a Zoom account, understand the difference between being a participant and a host, and explore its key features. This workshop will be taught in English and Spanish by digital literacy experts with the national nonprofit Connected Nation (CN).
Internet Security / Seguridad De Internet
Thursday, September 19, 11 am, Main Library
Descubra cómo protegerse en línea creando cuentas seguras y evitando estafas comunes. Este taller será impartido en inglés y español por expertos en alfabetización digital de la organización sin fines de lucro Connected Nation (CN).
Find out how to protect yourself online by creating secure accounts and avoiding common scams. This workshop will be taught in English and Spanish by digital literacy experts with the national nonprofit Connected Nation (CN).
Email Basics / Fundamentos de Correo Electrónico
Thursday, September 19, 3 pm, Main Library
Comprenda los conceptos básicos del correo electrónico, desde enviar mensajes hasta administrar su bandeja de entrada con facilidad. Este taller será impartido en inglés y español por expertos en alfabetización digital de la organización sin fines de lucro Connected Nation (CN).
Understand the basics of email, from sending messages to managing your inbox with ease. This workshop will be taught in English and Spanish by digital literacy experts with the national nonprofit Connected Nation (CN).
English Language Conversation
Saturday, September 28, 10 am, Main Library
Join other English language learners to practice English and learn new vocabulary in an informal setting. Conversation facilitators will lead the session with a variety of topics for conversation. Free and open to all English language learners.
Leyendo Libros: El invencible verano de Liliana
Saturday, September 28, 11 am, Vigo Coffee, 1100 Lake St., Suite 100B, Oak Park
¡Acompáñanos al Club de Lectura de tu biblioteca! Disfruta de una hora de conversación sobre el libro escrito por Cristina Rivera Garza, El invencible verano de Liliana: una hermana en busca de justicia. Las copias están disponibles en la Biblioteca Principal. Se llevará a cabo en español.
Latine Author Book Cafe: Liliana's Invincible Summer: A Sister's Search for Justice
Tuesday, October 8, 6 pm, Main Library
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. October pick: Liliana's Invincible Summer: A Sister's Search for Justice by Cristina Rivera Garza.
Illinois Libraries Present: Being Imperfect With Erika Sanchez
Wednesday, October 9, 7 pm, virtually through Illinois Libraries Present
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, joined in conversation by Cynthia Pelayo.
For teens
Hispanic Heritage Month Teen Movie: Blue Beetle
Friday, September 27, 3:30 pm, Main Library
Join us for a special showing of the movie Blue Beetle! This September we're kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of a movie that reflects family values and offers respect to Hispanic culture in a super way!
Watch Spanish language videos for early learners
Created for our youngest patrons and their families, these videos feature Oak Park’s favorite librarians and storytime friends.
- Color Hunt: Amarillo
- Los Pollitos Dicen
- Lego y Amigos
- Uno Dos Tres Chocolate
- Jugando y Contando
- Kathy y Munchy cantan Pin Pon
Online resources to explore
Get access to subscription-based resources that Google can’t offer, with your Oak Park card and PIN:
For kids
- Little Pim (ages 0-6): Learn Spanish with videos, games, and songs.
- PebbleGo (preschool-grades 3) and PebbleGo Next (grades 3-5): Check out the Social Studies module to explore.
- World Book Student (elementary & middle schoolers): Explore a collection of articles, tables, and multimedia of the world, and find maps showing political, population, economic, and meteorological information in the World Resources section.
For adults & teens
- Gale in Context: Biography: Explore authoritative biographical entries covering international figures from all time periods and areas of study, including a collection of biographies on notable Hispanic Americans. To start your search, choose Browse People and from the Topics dropdown, select Hispanic Americans.
- Mango Languages: Reach conversational proficiency in Spanish.
- Novelist Plus: Find book reviews, annotations, read-alikes, discussion guides, and book lists for fiction and nonfiction readers. Use the Advanced Search option to find titles by Hispanic American authors by selecting Hispanic American under Authors Cultural Identity.
