From September 15 to October 15 annually, we recognize the positive impact that Hispanic Americans have had on the country. While it might seem strange that this month of celebration begins mid-way through the month, this is due to seven nations celebrating their independence during the first week of Hispanic Heritage Month. September 15th is the Independence Day of Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and El Salvador. September 16 is the Independence Day of Mexico, and September 18 is Chile’s Independence Day.

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Community | Around Latin America in Games – Tuesday, September 17  |  6 pm – 7:30 pm

Health & Wellness | Self-Care Tuesdays: Make Your Own Papel Picado & Mexican Tissue Flowers – Tuesday, September 24  |  5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Community | Around Latin America in Games – Tuesday, October 15  |  6 pm – 7:30 pm

Centerville Branch

Book Club | Cookbook Club: Hispanic Heritage Month – Thursday, September 19  |  11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Duluth Branch

Community | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month – Wednesday, October 16  |  6 pm – 7 pm

Five Forks Branch

Early Learning | Family Storytime: Hispanic Heritage Month – Saturday, September 21  |  10:30 am – 11:30 am

Grayson Branch

STEM – Science | Space Hero Ellen Ochoa: The First Hispanic Woman Astronaut – Thursday, September 26  |  5 pm – 6 pm

Community | Culture Craft: Hispanic Heritage Month – Bilingual Storytime – Saturday, September 28  |  3 pm – 4 pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Community | Trivia: Hispanic Heritage Month – Saturday, September 07  |  2 pm – 3 pm

Lilburn Branch

Community | Alma Mexicana Atlanta: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month – Saturday, September 28  |  11 am – 12 pm

Norcross Branch

Community | Norcross Connect – Hispanic Heritage Month: Matchbox Loteria Shrines – Thursday, September 12  |  11 am – 12 pm

Community | Alma Mexicana Atlanta: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month – Saturday, October 05  |  11 am – 12 pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Community | Let’s Play Loteria! – Wednesday, September 04  |  4 pm – 5 pm

Education | Homeschool Hangout – Hispanic Heritage Month – Thursday, September 19  |  11 am – 12 pm