Embark on a journey with us to better understand yourself and others. Take time this month to celebrate and learn about the histories, contributions, and current experiences of those around you.
The stories highlighted here act as windows into other cultures and mirrors of our own experiences. Source: By Rudine Sims Bishop, The Ohio State University. "Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors" originally appeared in Perspectives: Choosing and Using Books for the Classroom. Vo. 6, no. 3. Summer 1990.
Hispanic Latino Heritage Month (September)
Hispanic Heritage Month (Comics)
Celebrate artists/works with this collection that explores the rich tapestry of Hispanic culture & traditions on Hoopla Digital.
37th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards
The 37th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards will air on Friday, September 27 at 10:00PM ET on PBS and available on PBS.org
Hispanic Heritage Month (Streaming Movies)
Enjoy this curated collection of films that honor Hispanic heritage, while highlighting the representation of this community on screen.
Cuentos para niños en español (BingePass)
Estos libros, escritos principalmente para niños de kindergarten a tercer grado, son un buen comienzo para los jóvenes lectores...
Marvel Voices Comic Series
Originally starting as a podcast, Marvel Voices has expanded to comic format to highlight characters and creators of color in Marvel comics.
Pura Belpre Medal
Awarded to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator for a work of children’s literature that best celebrates the Latino cultural experience.
Américas Award
These awards commend authors, illustrators and publishers who produce quality youth lit about U.S. Latin, Caribbean, & Latinx culture.
Hispanic Heritage Month (eBooks & More)
Celebrate with digital comics, ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and more!
Frida Kahlo Inspired Headband (Online Class)
Frida Kahlo inspires us through her art and her iconic flower headbands. Courtney demonstrates how to create one with custom-made flowers.
Celebrate Hispanic Latino Heritage Month
Read these books as a way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (For Kids & Families)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories celebrating members of the Hispanic and Latinx communities.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (For Teens)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories celebrating members of the Hispanic and Latinx communities.
Stories for Children in Spanish (BingePass)
Written primarily for kindergartners to third graders, these eBooks are ideal for young readers and those new to Spanish.
Transparent Language Online
Choose from over 100 world languages, including English language courses. Learn anywhere, anytime.
2024 Schedule of Celebrations
- February: Black History Month
- March: Women's History Month
- April: National Deaf History Month
- May: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- June: LGBTQ+ Pride Month
- July: Disability Pride Month
- September: Hispanic Latino Heritage Month
- November: Native American Heritage Month
The Ohio Country (Podcast Series)
This podcast series from WYSO Public Radio provides context on history of Ohio. Includes stories from Miami, Shawnee & Wyandotte peoples.
Marvel Voices Comic Series
Originally starting as a podcast, Marvel Voices has expanded to comic format to highlight characters and creators of color in Marvel comics.
American Indian Youth Literature Award
These awards are presented every two years, to identify and honor the very best writing and illustrations by and about American Indians.
If you liked... the film The American Buffalo
This book list by the American Indian Library Association & PBS Books, highlights resources to further explore topics covered by the film.
About This Initiative
The Westerville Public Library’s intention with this initiative is to reflect our diverse community, encourage acceptance, promote respect, expand understanding, amplify a wide range of voices, and energize community conversations. Suggestions for future celebrations welcome.Â
Heritage in this context is intended to encompass the people, places, and things that have been passed down from generation to generation.
Westerville Voices
Turning up the volume on unheard voices in our community to foster empathy & understanding.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (online course)
Explore this belonging approach, and discover how to activate it in your organization.
CultureGrams
Discover cultures of the world. Go beyond the basic facts and figures with local perspectives on more than 200 countries
Unconscious Bias (online course)
Founder/CEO of Rework Work Stacey Gordon reveals the most common forms of unconscious bias and teaches skills to effectively address them.
Mindy B.
Mindy will always bring a smile to your face, even when she's concentrating on finding hard-to-get-your-hands-on books and journal articles.
Thomas S.
Fun and friendly, Thomas is often out-and-about, bringing entertainment and energy to community events around Westerville.
Aneeza P.
Aneeza is curious about people, cultures, communities, and social and organizational structures.
Erin H.
Erin is a Victorian romance girl, through and through.
