Here are several ways you can visit the Library or use your library card to explore the achievements, contributions, and influence of Hispanic people and culture.
Read books by Hispanic and Latino authors.
See our to guide Finding books by Hispanic and Latino Authors. Enjoy this convenient clickable list of authors linked directly to our catalog. Easily place requests or check out e-books or audiobooks. Find award books, check out an e-book or downloadable audiobook, and find reading recommendations from our staff.
Choose a book written by an author whose writing is made unique and compelling by the ancestry they trace to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South American or other Spanish-speaking countries in the Caribbean. Read one, listen to one, suggest one for your book club, or read one to your child or class!
Explore Hispanic history and culture.
Use your Library card to explore the history and culture of Latinos. Explore hundreds of primary source documents like maps, images, audio clips, interviews, music, and more at The Latino American Experience.
Receive an email newsletter featuring popular Spanish titles.
Receive reading recommendations of recently added Spanish materials. Subscribe to our monthly Spanish email newsletter or view the most recent issue.
Stream a movie with your Library card.
You can also stream movies from Kanopy’s Hispanic American Collection. Kanopy is a streaming movie platform. It has movies and TV shows for all ages. You can borrow 20 Items each month from Kanopy using your IndyPL Library card. If you have never borrowed from Kanopy before here are some directions and a video tutorial.
Begin learning or practice Spanish on your phone, tablet, or computer.
You can take a self-paced lesson in Mango anytime, anywhere. Each lesson combines real scenarios and audio from native speakers with simple, clear instructions. Fun, interactive courses help you practice vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Additional segments share an appreciation for cultural nuance and real-world application. Watch this video tutorial or learn more about Mango.
Hispanic Heritage Month begins annually on September 15th and continues through October 15. The time is set aside to recognize the achievements, contributions, and influence of Hispanic people and culture.
Originally signed into legislation as National Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 and signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, the celebration was expanded to a month by legislation in 1988 and signed into law by President Ronald.