Join us in celebrating Latin American Heritage Month! This special observance honours the diverse cultures, traditions and contributions of Latin American and Hispanic communities. Explore highlights from our collection, engaging programs and community resources as we celebrate together.
Kitchener Public Library Resources
Upcoming Programs
Information session for Colombians and Venezuelans under the Pathways Program
Wednesday, October 2 at 9:30 a.m. at Central Library
Cultural Diversity of Latin America
Saturday, October 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Central Library
Spanish Speakers Meetup - Reunión de Hispanohablantes
Monday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Central Library
Curated Book and Film Lists
Discover voices from Latin America in Kitchener Public Library's collection! Try a new cookbook, read a coming-of-age story, watch a Spanish film and more. Check out the Latin American Heritage Month reading list and the Hispanic Films list.
Virtual Library Resources
Our Virtual Library has a variety of digital content for entertainment and education. Use your library card to access these resources for Latin American Heritage Month.
- Check out content in Spanish on Pressreader (newspapers and magazines) and LOTE4kids (picture books and early readers)
- Browse the Latin American Heritage Month, Latinx-Canadian Cinema and Latin-America on Screen channels on the National Film Board database
- Watch one of these Spanish language films on Kanopy:
Community Resources
- Neruda Arts
- Spanish and Latin American Studies at the University of Waterloo
- Canadian Association for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Hispanic Canadian Arts & Cultural Association
- Hispanic Canadian Heritage Council
Have fun exploring the rich cultures and traditions of Latin America throughout the month of October and beyond!