Celebrations
Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15 - October 15
Mariachi Luna Llena, Premier Mariachi of Rice University!
Sep 20th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Special performance from Mariachi Luna Llena, Premier Mariachi of Rice University!
Fiesta!
Sep 20th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library as we present the fourth annual Fiesta @ HCPL.
Art Class with Frida Kahlo
Sep 22nd | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Express Children's Theatre presents AN ART CLASS FOR KIDS WITH FRIDA KAHLO, commissioned by Rothko Chapel.
Fiesta Hispana
Oct 4th | 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with traditional dances, snacks and prizes.
Mariachi Luna Llena, Premier Mariachi of Rice University!
Sep 20th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Special performance from Mariachi Luna Llena, Premier Mariachi of Rice University!
Fiesta!
Sep 20th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library as we present the fourth annual Fiesta @ HCPL.
Art Class with Frida Kahlo
Sep 22nd | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Express Children's Theatre presents AN ART CLASS FOR KIDS WITH FRIDA KAHLO, commissioned by Rothko Chapel.
Fiesta Hispana
Oct 4th | 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with traditional dances, snacks and prizes.
FIESTA! at Baldwin Boettcher
Join Baldwin Boettcher Library's Fiesta on Sept 20! Enjoy a '63 Impala, Mixteco Ballet, author Dr. Raquel M. Ortiz, Frida Kahlo art and more
Libros de Aventuras: Latinx Middle Grade Adventures
Fan of Percy Jackson or The Last Kids on Earth? Try reading these adventure middle grade books by Latinx authors.
Nonfiction Reads for Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate the diverse voices and stories of Latinx people by checking out these nonfiction reads.
The Lowrider Library Connection
Danny Pechal's love for lowrider culture began with a high school magazine and led to his famous Whataburger-themed bike in Houston.
FIESTA! at Baldwin Boettcher
Join Baldwin Boettcher Library's Fiesta on Sept 20! Enjoy a '63 Impala, Mixteco Ballet, author Dr. Raquel M. Ortiz, Frida Kahlo art and more
Libros de Aventuras: Latinx Middle Grade Adventures
Fan of Percy Jackson or The Last Kids on Earth? Try reading these adventure middle grade books by Latinx authors.
Nonfiction Reads for Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate the diverse voices and stories of Latinx people by checking out these nonfiction reads.
The Lowrider Library Connection
Danny Pechal's love for lowrider culture began with a high school magazine and led to his famous Whataburger-themed bike in Houston.
Coming Soon: Banned Books Week, October 5 - 11
ICYMI: "I'm with the Banned" Highlights
and Another Chance to Stand Up for Your Freedom to Read
Censoring Art: Book Bans and Video Game Censorship
A look at censorship of video games and its similarities to the current resurgence of book censorship.
Banned Book Week 2024: Why librarians read banned books.
Banned Book Week 2024: Why librarians read banned books (and you should too!)
ALA's Ten Most Challenged Books for Banned Books Week 2023
In 2023, ALA documented efforts to censor 4,240 unique titles. These are the ten most challenged books. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xmkaxu.
ICYMI: "I'm with the Banned" Highlights
and Another Chance to Stand Up for Your Freedom to Read
Censoring Art: Book Bans and Video Game Censorship
A look at censorship of video games and its similarities to the current resurgence of book censorship.
Banned Book Week 2024: Why librarians read banned books.
Banned Book Week 2024: Why librarians read banned books (and you should too!)
ALA's Ten Most Challenged Books for Banned Books Week 2023
In 2023, ALA documented efforts to censor 4,240 unique titles. These are the ten most challenged books. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xmkaxu.