Brentwood Public Library is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Check out all of our Hispanic Heritage Month programs below!

Children

Frida Kahlo Collaborative Wings Mural 
September 1-October 15 
Community Service Opportunity 
Stop by the Children’s Department and decorate a feather to add to our collaborative mural in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! The wings of the mural are inspired by a famous quote from artist Frida Kahlo.

Take and Make Craft Kits

Piñata Photo Frames 
Ages 6-12 
Pick-up starts 9/21 
https://brentwood.librarycalendar.com/event/take-make-pinata-photo-frames-94272

Guatemalan Worry Dolls 
Ages 8-12 
Pick-up starts 9/28 
https://brentwood.librarycalendar.com/event/take-make-guatemalan-worry-dolls-94277

Programs for School-Age Children

Library Book Subscription Box 
Ages 5-12 
Pick-up starts 9/16 and ends 9/21 
Looking for something new to read? Do you like free books and snacks? Sign up for our children's subscription box! You will receive a box with a library book selected just for you and a bunch of goodies like stickers, snacks and more. Return the library book by the due date and everything else is yours to keep! 
https://brentwood.librarycalendar.com/event/library-book-subscription-box-hispanic-heritage-month-box-94278

Teens

Community Service

The Art of Valeria Divinorum: Hispanic Heritage Month Volunteers 
Wednesday, September 11, 3:00-5:00 pm 
In-Person + Community Service Opportunity 
Valeria Divinorum is known for her work specializing in stained-glass sculptural objects. She created captivating installations and sculptures that offer immersive experiences for viewers. Create a piece of art inspired by her artistic style that will be displayed in the Teen Room. 
https://brentwood.librarycalendar.com/event/art-valeria-divinorum-hispanic-heritage-month-volunteers-93127

Flag Bookmarks: Hispanic Heritage Month Volunteers 
Saturday, September 14, 12:00-2:00 pm 
In-Person + Community Service Opportunity Help us create flag bookmarks to be given out during our outreach events! 
https://brentwood.librarycalendar.com/event/flag-bookmarks-hispanic-heritage-month-volunteers-93128

The Art of Jaime Domínguez: Hispanic Heritage Month Volunteers 
Wednesday, September 18, 6:00-8:00 pm 
In-Person + Community Service Opportunity 
Jaime Domínguez is a multidisciplinary Mexican abstract artist who is highly in tune with design, color, and shape. Create a piece of art inspired by his artistic style that will be displayed in the Teen Room. 
https://brentwood.librarycalendar.com/event/art-jaime-dominguez-hispanic-heritage-month-volunteers-93129

Adults

Adult Take and Make Craft Kits

Sugar Skull Painting 
October 1-31, while supplies last 
Celebrate the day of the dead early by painting these 3D printed skulls in the style of a sugar skull. 
https://brentwood.librarycalendar.com/event/sugar-skull-painting-93013

Cooking

Sabado de Fiesta: Carnitas/Mexican Pulled Pork 
Saturday, September 28, 2:30-3:30 pm 
Virtual + Open to Non-Residents (one week after registration date) 
Start off Hispanic Heritage month with this delicious pulled pork. 
https://brentwood.librarycalendar.com/event/sabado-de-fiesta-carnitasmexican-pulled-pork-93001

Viernes De Fiesta: Huaraches 
Friday, October 11, 6:30-7:30 pm 
Virtual + Open to Non-Residents (one week after registration date) 
Celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage month by creating this Mexican street food staple. 
https://brentwood.librarycalendar.com/event/viernes-de-fiesta-huaraches-93007

Book Club

More Than You’ll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez 
Thursday, October 10, 7:00-8:30 pm 
Virtual 
Can a person love two partners at one time? Will the young reporter looking to uncover the real story reveal her own secrets? Read and find out! 
https://brentwood.librarycalendar.com/event/monthly-book-discussion-93571

Gallery and Display

Candido Crespo 
October 1-31 
Candido Crespo's art collides the monstrous with the mundane, exploring Puerto Rican identity and pop culture's influence. He combines painting and printmaking to create humorous and horrifying narratives. Traditional imagery and pop culture references become tools to explore colonialism, diaspora, and cultural preservation with a critical eye. Through laughter and discomfort, he challenges viewers' perceptions and celebrates the vibrant complexity of Puerto Rican culture amidst the globalized pop landscape.