Freeport celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Library welcomes author, Cristy Marerro

The Village of Freeport is celebrating all that is Latino during Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and the epicenter of the events is the Freeport Memorial Library.

Hispanic Heritage Month acknowledges the contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America. Throughout the month, famous Latinos are also celebrated for their creative works and contributions to Hispanic culture. Among them are actress Rita Moreno, singer Marc Anthony, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and author Oscar Hijuelos.

The Freeport Library is marking the month with a series of events. “We’re trying something different,” reference librarian Chris Bisonette said.

Bisonette said he hopes the month will spark more Freeporters to want to read books in Spanish. In its collection, the library has an expansive list of fiction and nonfiction Spanish-language books available to readers of all ages. During the summer, the library held a bilingual reading program to encourage parents and children to read in English and Spanish.

By  Nadya Nataly

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