Hispanic Heritage Month/Mes De La Herencia Hispana

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

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Collection Spotlight

Did you know that the library has books in Spanish? Our adult collection includes a wide variety of titles for adults and teens, including cookbooks, biographies, original fiction and translations of bestsellers by popular authors. In Kids’ World, you will find lots of picture books—some with text in both Spanish and English—as well as fiction and nonfiction titles for older children.

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ESL & Literacy Services

Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States, with over 42 million people speaking it at home. It’s also the most popular language to learn after English, with about 8 million students. Learn more about how we support English Language Learners through our ESL & Literacy Office located on the first floor.

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Local Resources in the Hispanic Community

Looking for help, but don't know where to start? These local organizations might be able to help. Learn more about the Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, National Latino Education Institute, Latino Summit and more.

Library Programs and Local Celebrations

Join us at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, with programs including ¡Hagamos Arepas!, Spanish Language Storytime, Dia de los Muertos, Hablemos Español and more.