Celebrate Mexican Independence Day!
Come celebrate Mexican Independence day with us! Celebrate the 16th on the 17th! Join us for fun and games as well as a pinata after 5:00! Enjoy music and snacks. Come and hear the Grito de Dolores. Los invitamos que vengan a celebrar el 16 de Septiembre con nosotros ¡Celebra el Diez y Seis en el Diez y siete! Hay juegos, musica, y bocadillos, asi como para una pinata despues de 5:00 Vengan a escuchar El Grito de Dolores.
Read MoreHispanic Heritage Craft: Papel Picado
In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Bachman Lake staff will provide a fun craft to our local children and a lesson on its cultural significance every week. This week our craft will be papel picado, a traditional Mexican craft made with perforated tissue paper to make various designs. They’re used in decorations for various holidays,…
Read MoreBilingual Storytime @ Prairie Creek Branch (Hora de Cuentos)
Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under ¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor
Read MoreW.E. Greiner Academy Mariachi Band Performance
W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy’s mariachi band, “Los Unicos”, will perform for friends, family, and members of the West Dallas community. Presented by Friends of the Dallas Public Library, in support of Hispanic Heritage month.
Read MoreHindi & English Story Time
Celebrate the diversity for welcoming week with our cultural partner Hindi Time Kids! The Story Time will include a fun puppet show combined with engaging songs in the Hindi language. Registration required.
Read MoreStorytime with Mayor Birney & Police Chief Lowe
Join Redmond’s Mayor Birney and Police Chief Lowe to read stories, sing songs, celebrate our diverse community and welcome everyone to the city where we belong. Held outside at The Great Lawn beside the Redmond Library, in front of the Redmond Court House. Please bring a blanket.
Read MoreStorywalk ®: Water Rolls, Water Rises (El Agua Rueda, el Agua Sube)
This event is running daily during preserve opening hours throughout the month of September. Explore different water landscapes and cultural areas around the world with this poetic tale. This bilingual story in English and Spanish expresses the beauty of the natural world by the movement and moods of water around the world. In collaboration with…
Read MoreHuman Library
The aim of the Human Library is to foster conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices. During the event, customers will have the opportunity to check out human “books” to read through one-on-one 20-minute conversations.
Read MoreGreater Gainesville International Festival
In honor of UN International Day of Peace and the 10th anniversary of Welcoming Week, Greater Gainesville International Festival: • Information from Local Organizations • Performances, Presentations, and Food Trucks • Keynote Address by Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe • Community I.D. Drive (12-3pm) • “Longest Table” Free Community Dinner (4-6pm)
Read MoreChinese Cultural Exhibition
Celebrate Chinese culture through traditional dance, music, martial arts, and spoken word with International Performing Arts.
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