Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Your Library
Released September 1, 2010) – The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to observe Hispanic Heritage Month with a grand celebration scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 25 at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. Bring the entire family to help celebrate at this fun, FREE event. Parking is also free for all participants!
National Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 through October 15, and helps celebrate Hispanic heritage and honor the independence of the Latin American countries of Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, both Mexico and Chile are independent.
Schedule of activities on September 25th:
· 10:30 a.m. - Welcome and special presentations led by prominent Hispanic political and community leaders. (Wintergarden)
· 11 a.m. - Dancers: Enjoy the movements and colorful costumes of dance troupe Ballet Folklorico Imagenes Mexicanas(Wintergarden)
· Noon - Cooking demonstrations with Lina Barrera and Syndi Guerrero. Come and learn how to cook Hispanic dishes and sample foods from these two local cooking and food experts. (Huntington Room)
· 1:30 p.m. - Guitarist: Join Hector Mendoza who will perform South American music on his guitar. (Wintergarden)
· 2:30 p.m. – Adios! - Program closes
This program is generously funded by the Library Legacy Foundation
Other Hispanic Heritage Month programs to enjoy at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library:
· Tuesday, September 28 – 4 p.m. Imaginalo! Pruebalo! Juegalo! @ Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave.
· Tuesday, September 28 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. Hispanic Heritage Celebration @ Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St.
· Wednesday, October 6 – Fiesta! @ South Branch Library, 1736 Broadway
NOTE: For additional information visit toledolibrary.org, or call 419.259.5207.
Press Release Contact Name: Rhonda B. Sewell
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Organization Name: Toledo-Lucas County Public Library