Hispanic Heritage Month is a time of celebration and reflection—a moment to honor the cultural mosaic that is Latino heritage. Join us in commemorating the many creative contributions of Hispanic Americans in our community and our nation. From historic, national newspaper articles to contemporary Latino authors, Yakima Valley Libraries houses many stories that illuminate the vibrant tapestry of Hispanic culture. Read the following list of resources for recommendations on ways to celebrate with us in learning the narratives of Latino artists, book/film characters, and community members. We also invite you to participate in the following programs and activities.
PROGRAMS:
American Campesino: Poetry Reading and Reflections
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us for an online poetry reading and talk with Chicano educator, poet, and activist, Rubén Rangel. His poetry collection, entitled “American Campesino,” interweaves both English and Spanish, and was written during the height of Covid-19 lockdown, with a focus on working class rights, farmworkers, and sparking radical change.
Thursday, October 12th @ 6pm
Join us ONLINE via Zoom! Register here with meeting ID – 870 3262 0084 & Passcode – 501117.
Latinx Superheroes
Visit Sunnyside Library and Yakima Central Library for a fascinating, media-rich presentation of the Latinx superheroes in comics films, television, and literature. The presentation and an interactive discussion will be facilitated by Olivia Hernandez, an English instructor at Yakima Valley College.
Saturday, October 14th
Sunnyside Library @ 11am
Yakima Central Library @ 4pm
Best for ages 12 and up.
RESOURCES:
Yakima Herald-Republic Article
If you missed our recent article in Yakima Herald-Republic, click this link to read library staff’s reflections on Hispanic and Latino(a) artists’ impacts on their own life stories.
Hispanic Life in America by Newsbank
Hispanic Life in America by Newsbank is the most comprehensive digital archive of primary source documents related to Hispanic American life. This collection is sourced from more than 17,000 global media outlets, including over 700 Spanish-language or bilingual publications, dating from 1704 to today. Click here to access this treasure trove of information.
Latino Americans – 500 Years of History
Latino Americans – 500 Years of History is a national programming initiative sponsored by the American Library Association; it is designed to engage people in examining and documenting the histories of Latino Americans in our communities. Click here to view our current, local exhibit. If you would like to contribute, please click here to share your photos/your stories and become an enduring part of our history.
Kanopy Movie Streaming
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Kanopy, our online movie streaming platform, presents a collection of narrative and documentary films honoring the Hispanic community. To view these titles with your library card, click here.