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Community | Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

Learning about Hispanic Culture and People
2023-10-05 16:30:00 2023-10-05 18:00:00 America/New_York Community | Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! Learn about the beautiful cultures, admire the landscapes, and see an outstanding performance by Alma Mexicana! Snellville Branch -

Thursday, October 05
4:30pm - 6:00pm

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! Learn about the beautiful cultures, admire the landscapes, and see an outstanding performance by Alma Mexicana!

Hispanic Heritage has greatly impacted American culture, from food, to dance, to the arts and literature. Learn more about the cultures the impact comes from. Find more information that will help you learn something or help someone in need with our library resources. And have a fun time with a magnificent performance by Alma Mexicana! 

No registration is required. All ages are welcome!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Family | Community |

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