Celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
with Stories and Voices
Celebrate the contributions, achievements and history of diverse groups through cultural stories and voices. Visit the Pierce County Library System for classes and events, specially curated booklists and informative displays celebrating different cultures throughout the year.
Hispanic and Latinx Stories and Voices
Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Events
Pierce County Library presents opportunities to celebrate with events and activities. Events include:
Reading & Making Latinx Comics
Hear from local graphic novelist José Alaniz on the history of Latinx comics, followed by a workshop to create short comics. Ages 13 and older.
Saturday, Sept. 28, noon-1 p.m.
Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive
The Art of Metal Tooling: Repujado
Learn the basic techniques of metal embossing in Mexican folk art with artist Amaranta Sandys. Registration required. All supplies provided. Ages 13 and older.
Sunday, Oct. 6, 1:30-2:45 p.m.
Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tacoma
Teotihuacan Masks – ArtMaranth Mobile School
Celebrate National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month with Amaranta Sandys who will teach how to make and decorate a Teotihuacan Masks. Ages 5-12.
Friday, Oct. 11, 1-2 p.m.
Steilacoom Pierce County Library, 2950 Steilacoom Blvd.
Friday, Oct. 11, 4-5 p.m.
Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive
Loteria! Mexican BINGO
Join in a game of Loteria for a chance to win prizes and learn some Spanish vocabulary along the way at this family friendly program! Registration required. Ages 5-18.
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 4-5 p.m.
Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive
Thursday, Oct. 3, 4-5 p.m.
Steilacoom Pierce County Library, 2950 Steilacoom Blvd.
Caña Dulce – Costa Rican Folklore and Calypso
Listen as Caña Dulce shares Costa Rican cultural heritage through outfits, music, dance and storytelling. All ages.
Sunday, Oct. 6, 2-2:45 p.m.
South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E.
Library Resources
Enjoy these resources free with your library card.
Kanopy Film Collection >
Celebrate with on-demand online videos.
Check out upcoming Library events featuring diverse stories and voices.
