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Mes de la Herencia Hispana - Muestra de arte

México - Puerto Rico
2026-09-13 00:00:00 2026-09-13 23:59:00 America/Chicago Mes de la Herencia Hispana - Muestra de arte Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con la muestra de arte de México y Puerto Rico – Honrando Nuestras Raíces. Main Library -

Sunday, September 13
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Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con la muestra de arte de México y Puerto Rico – Honrando Nuestras Raíces.

Disfruta de una hermosa muestra de obras creadas por artistas del Círculo de Artistas Latinos (CAL) de la biblioteca, quienes a través de sus pinturas y expresiones artísticas celebran la riqueza cultural, las tradiciones y las raíces de nuestras comunidades hispanas.

La exhibición estará abierta al público del 12 de septiembre al 1 de octubre, en el segundo piso en la biblioteca principal. Invitamos a toda la comunidad a visitar esta celebración artística y cultural que honra la identidad, historia y herencia.

Hispanic Heritage Month Art Display – Mexico & Puerto Rico - Honoring Our Roots

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the art display Mexico and Puerto Rico – Honoring Our Roots. Enjoy a beautiful collection of artwork created by artists from the library’s Circle of Latin Artists (CAL), who through their paintings and artistic expressions celebrate the cultural richness, traditions, and roots of our Hispanic communities.

The exhibit will be open to the public from September 12 through October 1 on the second floor at the main library. We invite the entire community to visit this artistic and cultural celebration that honors our identity, history, and heritage.

    ¿Quieres ser parte de CAL? Do you want to be part of CAL?    Haz clic aquí / Click here.

  

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | En Espanol | Cultural |

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