In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October 15, Madison Public Library will host a series of exciting events highlighting the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latine Americans. During a month of events celebrating Hispanic and Latine American culture, Library visitors can enjoy bilingual programs, and programming for all ages such as art making experiences and hands-on activities, music and films, and opportunities for conversation and community connection. 

Madison Public Library provides free and equitable access to cultural and educational experiences for all Madisonians. The library celebrates ideas, promotes creativity, connects people, and enriches lives, with an emphasis on promoting literacy and equity in library collections, services, and programs.

Donor supported Kanopy is home to 30,000+ titles, including a fantastic collection for Hispanic and Latine Heritage month! All you need to sign up is your library card. 

Click the button below to explore Madison Public Library’s Hispanic Heritage Month events and to learn more about the bilingual and Spanish language resources available year-round at your local library.

Book cover for Un lugar llamado Música: En la casa de mi abuela Clara by Samira Alvarez. A young girl dances beside her grandmother, who plays an upright piano in a warmly lit room. Musical notes swirl through the air toward an open window at sunset.

Additional bilingual storytimes take place on:

Lee • Canta • Crea

Read • Sing • Create

Lakeview Library

On October 3, Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a bilingual story inspired by the life of the author’s Puerto Rican grandmother, a beloved music teacher. At Lakeview Library, October 3, 10 a.m.

    Meadowridge Día de los Muertos Celebration: Presenting “Coco” (2017)

    Come join us for a screening of the Pixar picture Coco. Filled with vibrant colors and catchy songs to sing along to, Coco follows the story of Miguel who has big dreams of becoming an accomplished musician. To prove Miguel’s talents, he embarks on an extraordinary journey unveiling the real story behind his family’s history.  At Meadowridge Library on November 2 from 6 – 7:45 p.m.

    Poster for Disney Pixar’s Coco. Miguel stands behind a large white guitar, surrounded by his dog Dante and several skeletal characters from the Land of the Dead. A colorful city glows behind them beneath a night sky filled with fireworks.

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