Hispanic Heritage Month events with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library – Charlotte On The Cheap

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Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15, 2024, is a time to celebrate the rich and varied cultures of Hispanic and Latino Americans, and the contributions that they have made to the United States.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is hosting some free events in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Please make sure to follow each link, below, to learn all the details and to register, if required.

September 15th to October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn about more ways to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in Charlotte!

Tween Crafternoon: Frida Kahlo Inspired Self Portraits
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
5 to 6:30 p.m.
ImaginOn
300 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC
Free
Ages 10-12

This crafting project is inspired by the beautiful artwork of iconic Hispanic artist Frida Kahlo. We will create colorful self-portraits borrowing from Kahlo’s unique style, while making them our own.

Supplies will be provided- just bring your creativity and dress for mess.

Duolingo Live! Spanish
Thursday, September 18, 2025
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Independence Regional Library
6000 Conference Drive, Charlotte, NC
Free Ages 12-18

Practice your Spanish language skills in a fun, interactive program for Hispanic Heritage Month at the Independence Regional Library.

Participants will practice Spanish through a low-stakes group game facilitated by library staff. It’s Duolingo but without phones!

All Spanish language skill levels welcome.

Tortilla making workshop for teens
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
3 to 4 p.m.
ImaginOn
300 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC
Free
Ages 12-18

Hey teens—come get your hands messy (in the best way possible)! This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re inviting ages 12–18 to a FREE flour tortilla-making workshop at the library.

You’ll learn how to make warm, delicious flour tortillas from scratch—just like abuela would. Along the way, you’ll hear the stories and traditions behind this staple of Hispanic cuisine, discover regional twists, and even pick up a few Spanish food terms to impress your friends.

No experience? No problem. We’ll walk you through every step, from mixing the dough to flipping the perfect tortilla. You’ll get:

  • Hands-on cooking skills you can use at home
  • A taste of culture and history
  • Fun, friends, and free food (yes, you get to eat what you make!)

Duolingo Live! Spanish
Thursday, September 30, 2025
4:15 to 5 p.m.
Steele Creek Library
13620 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC
Free Ages 11-18

Practice your Spanish language skills in a fun, interactive program for Hispanic Heritage Month at the Independence Regional Library.

Participants will practice Spanish through a low-stakes group game facilitated by library staff. It’s Duolingo but without phones!

All Spanish language skill levels welcome.

Learn to make Arepas de Queso
Monday, October 6, 2025
3 to 4 p.m.
North County Regional Library
16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville, NC
Free
Ages 3-11

Join us for a fun and tasty cultural experience! Arepas are a traditional food from Colombia and Venezuela, made from corn flour and often filled with cheese. In this hands-on program, kids will learn about the history and importance of arepas in Latin American culture while making their own mini arepas de queso.

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