Madison Public Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

From Sept. 15  to Oct. 15, the Madison Public Library is hosting a series of events to honor Hispanic Heritage Month. According to the Public Library’s website, these events are intended to highlight the achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans and celebrate their culture. The events include a Portrait Exhibition by local artist Sirena Flores, a Saturday Music Series, films shown every Friday, Spanish conversation groups, and multiple online activities.

The Badger Herald spoke to Madison Public Library Marketing Specialist Liz Boyd, who is heavily involved in the library’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and its potential impacts.

Liz Boyd said the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration occurs annually and hopes to facilitate events and highlight resources available to Spanish speakers and Madison’s Hispanic community. Movie nights and bilingual story times are often featured in the Public Library’s celebration, according to Boyd...