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Hispanice Heritage Month Virtual Gallery

Library Programs | Library Online Resources | Kids & Teens | Library Materials | Web Sites

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Hispanic History Timeline

2003 Hispanics are pronounced the nation's largest minority group - surpassing blacks - after new Census figures are released showing the U.S. Hispanic population at 37.1 million as of July 2001.

1990 President George Bush appoints the first woman and first Hispanic surgeon general of the United States: Antonia C. Novello.

1962 The United Farm Workers Organizing Committee in California, begun as an independent organization, is led by César Chávez.

1846 The United States invades Mexico. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ends the Mexican War, cedes half the land area of Mexico, including Texas, California, most of Arizona and New Mexico, and parts of Colorado, Utah, and Nevada, to the United States.

1810 With the insurrection of Father Miguel Hidalgo y Castilla, the Spaniards withdraw their troops from the frontier presidios.

1766 September 17. The presidio of San Francisco is founded, becoming Spain's northernmost frontier outpost.

1680 The first royal mercedes (land grants) are granted to Spaniards in the fertile valleys of Monclova, in northern Mexico, just south of the present border.

1513 Juan Ponce de León lands on the shores of Florida, exploring most of the coastal regions and some of the interior.

Visit Gale Hispanic Resources for additional information.

Library Programs

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Library, attend a program!

Kids & Teens!

Programs
Cuentame Un Cuento/Tell Me A Story: Bilingual Stories & Fun!
Venga y disfruten de cuentos bilingues y actividades de arte para niños. Come enjoy bilingual stories and crafts for children. The Library provides an interactive story time in English and Spanish suitable for speakers of both languages. Programs are designed for ages 3 and up, and the whole family is welcome!

Latin Fun Fiesta!

Kids, join us for a fun Maya and Miguel celebration! Activities, crafts, and culture await you at this program that will prove to be "muy fabuloso." Recommended for ages 6-12.

Library Online Resources

Esperanza Rising WebQuest
Looking for something to do? Enjoy fun activities with this Spanish WebQuest inspired by the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan. The WebQuest is also available in English.

Library Story Line

Enjoy a story by calling the Library story line, 407.835.7333. Every month storytellers and volunteers record stories in English and Spanish just for you!

Tumblebooks en Español

Watch and read your favorite children’s books in Spanish.

Library Materials

Biographies
Learn about the lives of musician Carlos Santana, astronaut Ellen Ochoa, author Isabel Allende, and other Hispanic leaders.

Dora the Explorer Reads
Enjoy these English and Spanish selections.

Fiesta of Books

If you are coming out to the Latin Fun Fiesta or just looking for a book with sabor then check out this booklist.

Hispanic Heritage Series
This engaging series offers a look into the history, culture, and economics of people from various Latino countries including Spain, Puerto Rico, Mexico, South America, Central America, and Cuba.

Tell Me A Story
If you enjoy our Cuentame un Cuento story programs then you will also enjoy bringing these bilingual books home with you.

Works by Hispanic Authors

Web Sites

Colorín Colorado

From e-cards to activity sheets, this Web site has plenty of exciting offerings in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Scholastic’s Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
This site includes Hispanic History in the Americas, Famous Latinos, and the Piñata Concentration Game.

Time for Kids

Take a trip to Mexico with Time for Kids in celebration of Hispanic Heritage with fun activities and more.

Library Online Resources

Consulta
Consulta is an information resource that covers a wide range of subjects in Spanish.

Genealogy Databases
Looking into your past? Find your ancestors using our genealogy databases, Ancestry Library Edition (only available in the Library) and HeritageQuest Online.

Informe
Explore Informe, a collection of Hispanic literature on technology, culture, and other topics.

Mango Languages
Learn Spanish! Mango Languages offers conversational learning at your own pace in a fun way combining audio clips and written text.

Virtual Classes in Spanish

Excel, PowerPoint, and Computer Basics are just a few of the virtual classes the Library offers in Spanish. Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule!

Library Materials

New & Popular

Libros nuevos y música! Enjoy the latest selections in books and music in Spanish that have been added to our collection.

Books

Hispanic American History
Read these books and learn about the contributions made to our society by Hispanic Americans.

NetLibrary Downloadable Audiobooks
Don't know Spanish, but want to learn? Check out our Pimsleur Language Program audiobooks available from NetLibrary.

Works by Hispanic Authors

Movies

Hispanic Movies
Celebrate the Hispanic culture by watching these movies!

Music

Spanish Music

Listening to Spanish music is a great way to learn more about Spanish culture.

Web Sites

Biography.com's Hispanic Heritage Month
This site includes video, bios, classroom resources, a Latino trivia game, and photo gallery focused on Hispanic Heritage Month.

FactMonster’s Hispanic Heritage Month
Learn about notable Hispanic Americans, take quizzes, get statistics, and explore other features of this educational site.

Gale’s Hispanic Heritage Resources
Test your knowledge of Hispanic culture! Read biographies of significant Hispanics and discover Hispanic holidays and musical genres.

Hot Topic: National Hispanic Heritage Month
This Web site from Evergreen State College includes a definition of “Hispanic,” contributions of Hispanics, a listing of well-known Hispanics, and articles on issues facing Hispanics.