National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
¡Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

Join the library from September 15 to October 14 in celebrating the culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans through special events, curated booklists, and the annual youth art contest.

Contest

Students in grades K-12, get your markers and paint brushes ready! The annual Poster and Bookmark contests for Hispanic Heritage run from September 15 to October 14, 2023.

Bookmark Contest – Grades K - 8

Students in grades K-8 are invited to design a bookmark using crayons, markers, colored pencils or paints on the theme of Our Hispanic Heritage: Celebrating Hillsborough’s History and Culture.

Entry form Formulario de entrada

Poster Contest – Grades 9 - 12

Students in grades 9-12 are invited to design a poster on the theme of Our Hispanic Heritage: Celebrating Hillsborough’s History and Culture. Media may include but not limited to: painting, drawing, and computer generated artwork.

Entry form Formulario de entrada

Inspiration

Poster contest 2022 - winning submission

Get inspired by last year’s winning entries.

See the winners

Events

Founding Figures of Ybor City - Ybor & Manrara

Monday, October 2 at 6:00 p.m.

In 1886, Vicente Martinez Ybor, A Spanish cigar factory owner, moved his business from Cuba to Key West, and later to the sleepy little village of Tampa. By his side was a young Cuban financier, Eduardo Manrara, who became a trusted member of Ybor's firm. Learn how Mr. Ybor, the established Spanish industrialist, and the young Manrara combined their instincts, genius and unique vision to build a thriving cigar industry in Tampa. By 1900, the result was a flourishing section of Tampa called Ybor City, which became "The Cigar Capital of the World."

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Bilingual Art: Fun With Faces - Painting with Colored Pencils

Participants will learn to create expressive portraits. Includes a live, step-by-step demo. Classes/workshops will be done in both English and Spanish. Recommended for ages 6 - 12.

Dates & Locations

Bilingual Story Time

Enjoy books, rhymes, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish. This engaging program offers social interaction and builds reading skills. For children ages 2-7 years and their parents.

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Book Lists

For Adults

Book cover - The Boy Who Reached for the Stars by Elio Morillo

Take some time to learn about Hispanic culture, history, famous persons and more!

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For Teens

Book cover - The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

Fantastic books about the diverse experiences of Hispanic teens and young adults.

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For Kids

Book cover - Once I Was You by Maria Hinojosa

Check out these titles to learn about Hispanic history and traditions.

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