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Hispanic Heritage events at libraries in Palm Beach County

Hispanic Heritage events in Palm Beach County for 2023 are generally being celebrated from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. These events are free unless otherwise noted; additionally, many require pre-registration because space may be limited. 

Public libraries offer a variety of Hispanic Heritage events, from story-time, to movies, crafts and more. Here is a sampling from local libraries in Palm Beach County. Some events are for young children, other programs may be for teens and adults.

Here is a partial list of the upcoming free events we found:

Friday, Sept. 15: Afro-Latinx Movie Matinee
1:30-4 p.m.
Belle Glade Branch
Enjoy some Latin food as we kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month with the film City of God (2002). Based on the 1997 semi-autobiographical novel by Paulo Lins. Shown with permission. Rated-R.

Friday, Sept. 15: Mexican Huichol Yarn Painting
2-3:30 p.m.
Lantana Road Branch
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the purpose and history of Huichol yarn painting and create your own replica of the traditional Mexican folk art. Registration opens Sept. 1.

Saturday, Sept. 16: ¡Marinera Peruana! Peruvian Dance Performance
3-4 p.m., Auditorium, 3rd floor.
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St.
Marinera is practically the national dance of Peru, born of Spanish and Andean roots and now well known throughout Latin America. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.

Sunday, Sept. 17: ¡Fiesta! KidSpace Party
2-3 p.m., Auditorium
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St.
For families with kids of all ages. Join Ms. Claudia as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Baila (dance), have fun with games, and try some traditional treats. Space is limited, and in-person sign-up begins in KidSpace at 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7703.

Wednesday, Sept. 20: “Spare Parts” movie matinee
4-6 p.m.
Clarence E. Anthony Branch, South Bay
In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Watch this film based on true story of a group of students from a mainly Latino high school, who won first place at an M.I.T. robot contest.  Snacks provided.

Wednesday, Sept. 20: Craft Night / This is a bilingual activity.
5:30-7 p.m.
West Boca Branch
Make your own pair of beaded earrings. Instructions and materials will be provided. Registration opened Sept. 6.

Thursday, Sept. 21: Amate Painting
3-4 p.m.
Main Library, West Palm Beach
Learn how to create an amate painting, a traditional Mexican folk art, decorated with beautiful scenes of everyday life. Registration open on Sept. 7.

Thursday, Sept. 21: Hispanic Heritage: Make an Alebrije
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Lantana Road Branch
Learn about these colorful creatures from Mexico and then make one of your own! Ages 6-12. Registration opens Sept. 7.

Saturday, Sept. 23: Teen Movie Club for Hispanic Heritage Month
2-4 p.m., TeenSource
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St.
For teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Come and enjoy a feature film that celebrates different cultures. Teens watch and discuss movies together. Eat movie theater snacks and have fun. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call (561) 868-7705.

Saturday, Sept. 23: Musical Voyage through Latin America
2:30-3:30 p.m.
West Boca Branch
Musical group DobleKlave will offer a repertoire that includes Vallenatos, Cumbia, Salsa, and other musical styles. Registration opens Sept. 9.

Sunday, Sept. 24: Celebrate Cuba!
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Lantana Road Branch
Musical group DobleKlave will offer a repertoire of Cuban music in celebration of the Cuban culture. 

Monday, Sept. 25: Movie Matinee, “Cesar Chavez”
4-6 p.m.
Clarence E. Anthony Branch, South Bay
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, the library will be screening of “Cesar Chavez: History is Made One Step at a Time.” Rated PG-13. Snacks provided.

Monday, Sept. 25: Portrait Party
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Royal Palm Beach Branch
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the works of Frida Kahlo and Niege Borges. Dress for a mess as you paint portraits of your very own! For ages 8-12 years old. Registration opens Sept. 11.

Saturday, Sept. 30, Music Showcase: Gladius
1-2 p.m.
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St.

Performance by classical/flamenco style guitarist who was raised in Georgia but who is said to create a musical sounscape that sounds like, “Sounds Like: “Andrés Segovia meets Eddie Van Halen in a Mexican standoff”. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.com or call 561-868-7701.

Saturday, Sept. 30: Family Movie Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
2-4 p.m., KidSpace, 3rd Floor
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St.
A movie featuring Hispanic culture for families with children of all ages will be shown. Plus, there will be cultural snacks. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7703.

Click here to find more events on the calendar at the Mandel Public Library.

See more Hispanic Heritage events at Palm Beach County Libraries here.

Credit: PBC Library System

Sunday, Oct. 1: Flamenco Performance
2-3 p.m.
Acreage Branch
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, discover the expressiveness of flamenco in this live dance performance. Registration opens Sept. 17.

Thursday, Oct. 5: Latin American Classical Music on Viola 
2-3 p.m.
West Boynton Branch
Mexican violist David Pedraza performs classical music by Latin American composers. Registration opens Sept. 21.

Saturday, Oct. 7: Tuna de Weston
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Main Library, West Palm Beach
Musical performance in the traditional style of the Tuna Española. A “Tuna” is a Spanish tradition that dates back to the XIII Century. Registration opens Sept. 23.

Sunday, Oct. 8: Puerto Rico in Music and Dance
2-4 p.m., Auditorium
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St.
The island of Puerto Rico, daughter of the sea and the sun, is a land rich in musical heritage. The Puerto Rican Cultural Society of Palm Beach County proudly presents this joyous event of música jíbara and other folk music, bomba and plena dancing, and a light cultural refreshment. For more information, call (561) 868-7701 or visit wpbcitylibrary.org
 

Friday, Oct. 13: ¡Baila! Reggaetón for Kids
2-3 p.m., KidSpace
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St.
For families with children 5 and up. Get your hips moving and get ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by dancing. Join Adelicia from Rhythms Dance Studios to learn the basics of Reggaetón. This popular dance style comes from Puerto Rico, and the music is a blend of Spanish Reggae, Bomba, Salsa, and Spanish Hip-Hop coming from various places in Latin American countries. Space is limited, and in-person sign-up begins in KidSpace at 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7703.

Saturday, Oct. 14: Celebrate Paraguay
2-3 p.m.
Glades Road Branch, Boca Raton
Centro Paraguayo of Palm Beach offers a presentation about the cultural traditions of Paraguay.

Sunday, Oct. 15: Flamenco Demonstration & Dance Instruction
2-3 p.m.
Wellington Branch
Enjoy a Flamenco demonstration by dance instructor Gabriela Reyes and learn the basic steps of this beautiful art form. Registration opens Oct.  1.

Also read our story about Free Hispanic Heritage Night, Wellington.

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Papel Picado Craft - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Las Olas Oceanside Park

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Hispanic Heritage: Teen Movie, WPB
When
September 23, 2023 @ 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
What
Hispanic Heritage: Teen Movie, WPB
Where
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
Cost
FREE
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When
September 23, 2023 @ 2:30 pm-3:30 pm
What
Hispanic Heritage: Musical Voyage through Latin America, West Boca
Where
West Boca Library
Cost
FREE
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When
September 24, 2023 @ 2:30 pm-3:30 pm
What
Hispanic Heritage: Celebrate Cuba, Lake Worth
Where
Lantana Road Branch Library, Lake Worth
Cost
FREE
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When
September 25, 2023 @ 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
What
Hispanic Heritage: “Cesar Chavez,” movie, South Bay
Where
Clarence E. Anthony Branch, South Bay
Cost
FREE
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When
September 25, 2023 @ 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
What
Hispanic Heritage: Portrait Party, Royal Palm Beach
Where
Royal Palm Beach Library
Cost
FREE
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When
September 30, 2023 @ 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
What
Family Movie Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, WPB
Where
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
Cost
FREE
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When
October 1, 2023 @ 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
What
Hispanic Heritage: Flamenco Performance, Acreage
Where
Acreage Branch Library
Cost
FREE
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When
October 5, 2023 @ 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
What
Hispanic Heritage: Latin American Classical Music on Viola, West Boynton
Where
West Boynton Branch Library
Cost
FREE
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When
October 7, 2023 @ 2:30 pm-3:30 pm
What
Hispanic Heritage: Tuna de Weston, WPB
Where
Main Library, Palm Beach Co.
Cost
FREE
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When
October 8, 2023 @ 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
What
Hispanic Heritage: Puerto Rico in Music and Dance, WPB
Where
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
Cost
FREE
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When
October 13, 2023 @ 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
What
Hispanic Heritage: ¡Baila! Reggaetón for Kids, WPB
Where
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
Cost
FREE
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When
October 14, 2023 @ 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
What
Hispanic Heritage: Celebrate Paraguay, Boca Raton
Where
Cost
FREE
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When
October 15, 2023 @ 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
What
Hispanic Heritage: Flamenco Dance Demonstration, Wellington
Where
Wellington Branch Library, Palm Beach
Cost
FREE
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Mary Lou Cruz

About Mary Lou Cruz

I worked at the South Florida Sun Sentinel for 21 years, as an Advertising Special Sections Writer; Editorial Systems Editor in Technology; and Editorial Assistant in the Newsroom. Before my newspaper career, I worked in the airline and travel industry and I have lived in Brazil, Puerto Rico and vacationed in more than 25 countries. Originally, I'm from Maryland. I moved to Florida in 1984 and raised my daughter in Miami. Send me notices and details for upcoming free events, in Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties, to events@SouthFloridaOnTheCheap.com.

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