Edison Public Library: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With the Library

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Come Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With Us!

Each year from September 15 to October 15, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by focusing on the cultural contributions and nations' histories that impact our everyday lives.

This year, Edison Public Library is pleased to be hosting a series of events for all ages that take root from many Hispanic heritage traditions. From storytimes to music to art events, the Library hopes that you will join us in honoring all of the Hispanic contributions we celebrate in society today!

For additional virtual programs celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, please visit https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov. Government census data can be found through the US Census Hispanic Heritage Month page

Easy Fun Zumba For All Levels
(In Person)
Thursday, September 29
7:00-8:30 PM
North Edison Branch

Open to Adults

Come join this fun exercise class taught by certified Zumba instructors, Mrs. Maria Elster and Mrs. Hollis Pruitt!

Zumba is a high-energy dance workout that combines both Latin and international rhythms with cardiovascular exercise. Please bring a towel and bottle of water! This program was made in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Hispanic Heritage Music Celebration with JuanMa Morales
(In-Person)
Saturday, October 8
12:00-1:30 PM
Main Library

Open to Adults

Please join us live as Mr. JuanMa Morales, founder of the musical group Sonido Costeño, will perform a high energy fusion of latin music and salsa of many classic artists on guitar.

Mr. Morales is a graduate of Cornell University and a Julliard alumni. His unique sound appeals to broad and diverse audiences from all generations. Come listen and even dance if you want to!

Young Picasso At The Met
(VIrtual and In-Person)
Monday, October 10
7:00-8:30pm
Clara Barton Branch and Zoom

Open to Adults

Please join us via zoom or in person as art historian, Dr. Michael Norris, will lead attendees on a talk on famous Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso. Pablo Ruiz Picasso was a prodigy in art, from childhood to the advanced age of 91.

See Picasso’s changing world and learn his life story from his teenage years through his twenties by way of his pictures at the Metropolitan Museum of Art—including his Blue and Rose Periods.

Storytime: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
(In-Person)
Friday, September 16
1:30-2:30 PM
Clara Barton Branch

Open to: ages 2 - 8 yrs with adult. Registration required.

Join Miss Carolyn in our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month as she tells some favorite stories from Latin America, along with some retellings of old folktales now in the Hispanic tradition.

Learn about cultural contributions from Latin America and make a special craft to take home and enjoy.

Family Movie: Encanto
(In-Person)
Saturday, September 17
10:30-12:15 PM
Main Library

Open to ages Ages 8+, registration required.

Deep in the Colombian mountains, the Madrigal family possesses an extraordinary secret.

Each member of the family is able to perform magic. Yet at the heart of the family is 15-year-old Mirabel, who does not seem to possess any unusual abilities.

Rated PG 99 minutes.

Storytime: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
(In-Person)
Saturday, September 24
10:30-11:30 AM
North Edison Branch

Open to: ages 2 - 8 yrs with adult. Registration required.

Join Miss Carolyn in our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month as she tells some favorite stories from Latin America, along with some retellings of old folktales now in the Hispanic tradition.

Learn about cultural contributions from Latin America and make a special craft to take home and enjoy.

Storytime: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
(In-Person)
Tuesday, September 27
10:30-11:30 AM
Main Library

Open to: ages 2 - 8 yrs with adult. Registration required.

Join Miss Carolyn in our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month as she tells some favorite stories from Latin America, along with some retellings of old folktales now in the Hispanic tradition.

Learn about cultural contributions from Latin America and make a special craft to take home and enjoy.

Family Movie: Encanto
(In-Person)
Saturday, October 1
10:30-12:15 PM
Clara Barton Branch

Open to ages Ages 8+, registration required.

Deep in the Colombian mountains, the Madrigal family possesses an extraordinary secret.

Each member of the family is able to perform magic. Yet at the heart of the family is 15-year-old Mirabel, who does not seem to possess any unusual abilities.

Rated PG 99 minutes.

Family Movie: Encanto
(In-Person)
Saturday, October 15
10:30-12:15 PM
North Edison Branch

Open to ages Ages 8+, registration required.

Deep in the Colombian mountains, the Madrigal family possesses an extraordinary secret.

Each member of the family is able to perform magic. Yet at the heart of the family is 15-year-old Mirabel, who does not seem to possess any unusual abilities.

Rated PG 99 minutes.

Tween Makerspace: Art in the Library - Design a Huipil
(In-Person)
Wednesday, September 14
4:00-5:00 PM
North Edison Branch

Open to ages Ages 8-11 years old

Get ready to kick of Hispanic Heritage Month by designing your own Huipil! Materials will be provided. Registration is limited, please call if you cannot attend.

eTextiles: Hispanic Heritage Month LED Backpack Charm
(In-Person)
Tuesday, September 20
3:30-5:00 PM
North Edison Branch

What do you get when you combine a simple circuit with basic hand sewing? A tiny, functional flashlight. Teens can choose between two Mexican folk art designs – a simple sugar skull or the sun/moon.
Ages 12 – 18. Registration required.

eTextiles: Hispanic Heritage Month LED Backpack Charm
(In-Person)
Wednesday, September 21
3:30-5:00 PM
Clara Barton Branch

What do you get when you combine a simple circuit with basic hand sewing? A tiny, functional flashlight. Teens can choose between two Mexican folk art designs – a simple sugar skull or the sun/moon.
Ages 12 – 18. Registration required.

eTextiles: Hispanic Heritage Month LED Backpack Charm
(In-Person)
Thursday, September 22
3:30-5:00 PM
Main Library

What do you get when you combine a simple circuit with basic hand sewing? A tiny, functional flashlight. Teens can choose between two Mexican folk art designs – a simple sugar skull or the sun/moon.
Ages 12 – 18. Registration required.

Masks will continue to be a welcome option for anyone who wants
to wear them.

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Library Director - Allan M. Kleiman