Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Hispanic Heritage Month takes place Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 and there's always plenty of events celebrating that at Miami-Dade Public Library branches.

Here's what's happening:

Papel Picado Craft – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Fri. and Sat.: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Mon.-Thurs.: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

West Kendall Regional Library

Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+

Hispanic Heritage Month Movie Matinee – The Book of Life (PG)

Fri., Sept. 15: 3 – 5 p.m.

Lemon City Branch

Enjoy an afternoon movie with family and friends. (95 mins.). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. All ages.

Family Storytime – Hispanic Heritage Month

Fri., Sept. 15: 4 – 5 p.m.

Tamiami Branch

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with special stories, songs, crafts and more! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-223-4758 or connorsa@mdpls.org. All ages.

Juego de loteria – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Sat., Sept. 16: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Virrick Park Branch

¡Loteria! Grab a board and see if your figura comes up in this friendly and educational game made popular in Mexico. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+

Fiesta Salvado: ¡Viva la Hispanidad! – Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Sat., Sept. 16: 3 – 4:30 p.m.

Arcola Lakes Branch

Amigos y amigas! Let's party away the afternoon with enriching bilingual stories, where we'll delve into history, culture, music, and traditions to honor Hispanic Heritage Month. You'll even get the chance to learn how to design your very own piñata! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Sat., Sept. 16: 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Kendale Lakes Branch

Enjoy a celebration of Hispanic culture presented by the Miami-Dade Public Library System Story Troupe. Join us for interactive stories, songs, crafts, and more! For more information please contact the branch at 305-388-0326 or jacobsonf@mdpls.org. All ages.

Viva Peru! A Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Tues., Sept. 19: 6 – 7 p.m.

Sunset Branch

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special presentation by Chef Bergamino and Family. Learn about Peruvian culture and get a taste of their delicious cuisine. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-270-6368 or duartel@mdpls.org. All ages.

Hispanic Heritage Month – Flag Day!

Wed., Sept. 20: 5 – 6 p.m.

Arcola Lakes Branch

Wear the flag colors of the Hispanic country of your choice and learn to design the flags of some popular Hispanic tourist destinations. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 6 – 12 yrs.

“Encanto.” (Photo/AMC Theatres)

Family Movie Night: Encanto (PG) – Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Wed., Sept. 20: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch – Auditorium

Sit back and enjoy watching a film with the family. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. All ages.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Sat., Sept. 23: 2- 3:30 p.m.

South Dade Regional

Family Movie Night: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG) – Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Wed., Sept. 27: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch – Auditorium

Sit back and enjoy watching a film with the family. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org.

Friday Movie Matinee: Ferdinand (PG) – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Fri., Sept. 29: 3 – 5 p.m.

Lemon City Branch

Enjoy an afternoon movie with family and friends. (95 minutes). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. All ages.

Hispanic Heritage Musical Crafts – Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Sat., Sept. 30: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Miami Beach Regional

Join in the celebration by making musical crafts! Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 – 12 yrs.

Coco (PG) – Hispanic Heritage Month Movie

Sat., Sept. 30: 3 – 5 p.m.

Miami Beach Regional – Auditorium

Join us for a free film screening in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. A boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit family. When his lofty ambitions cause him to run afoul of a curse, he must journey into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors (109 min.). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

Marci Poppins Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Wed., Oct. 4: 11:00 a.m. – noon

Sunny Isles Beach Branch

With the help of her adorable puppets, magic and music, Marci Poppins teaches lessons in history, reminding her young audience to be proud of their heritage. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-682-0726 or vazquezh@mdpls.org. Ages 3 – 10 yrs.

Family Storytime – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Thurs., Oct. 5: 11:00 a.m. – noon

Sunset Branch

Enjoy stories, songs, and activities for the entire family in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-270-6368 or duartel@mdpls.org. All ages.

Marci Poppins Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Sat., Oct. 7: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

West Flagler Branch

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Tues., Oct. 10: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Miami Springs Branch

Enjoy a celebration of Hispanic culture presented by the Miami-Dade Public Library System Story Troupe. Join us for interactive stories, songs, crafts, and more! Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.

Family Movie Night: Coco (PG) – Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Wed., Oct. 11: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch – Auditorium

Sit back and enjoy watching a film with the family. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org.