CELEBRATE DIVERSITY
Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month
Latinx and Hispanice Heritage Month Events
From September 15 through October 15, we celebrate the many achievements and milestones the Latinx and Hispanic communities have made in shaping the cultural, social, and artistic fabric of the United States. From vibrant visual arts and compelling literary works to tireless activism, we recognize and celebrate the diversity and depth of Latinx and Hispanic experiences.
Speak Spanish? We need your opinion
Spanish Language Booklists for All Ages
Spanish books for kids
El Mes de la Herencia Hispana - Niños
Spanish books for teens
El Mes de la Herencia Hispana - Adolescentes
Spanish books for adults
El Mes de la Herencia Hispana - Adultos
English Booklists for Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month
Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month books for kids
Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month - Kids
Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month books for teens
Read Con Ganas: A Celebration of Latinx/Hispanic Teen Books
Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month books for adults
Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month - Adults
Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month non-fiction books for adults
Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month- Adult Non-fiction
Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos Events
Dia de los Muertos Events
Honoring Tradition: Día de los Muertos at Your Library
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Contra Costa County Libraries. Visit participating branches to see vibrant ofrendas adorned with marigolds, candles, sugar skulls, and photos that honor the memory of loved ones.
Many libraries will also host special programs and community celebrations, offering creative activities and opportunities to learn more about this meaningful tradition. Join us in honoring loved ones and celebrating the joy of family, culture, and community.
Día de los Muertos booklist
Celebrate the Day of the Dead/Celebra el día de los Muertos
LGBTQIA+ History Month
LGBTQIA + History Month is observed in October and commemorates significant historical events in the fight for equal rights. Celebrate with the library by reading books from these staff created lists.
LGBTQIA+ History for Kids
LGBTQIA+ History for Kids
LGBTQIA+ Biographies for Kids
LGBTQIA+ History Month - Biographies for Kids
LGBTQIA+ History for Tweens
United We Stand - LGBTQ+ History Reads for Tweens
LGBTQIA+ Comics for Teens
LGBTQIA+ History Month - Comics for Teens
LGBTQIA+ History for Teens
We Have Always Been Here-LGBTQ+ Historical Fiction for Teens
Celebrate the Day of the Dead/Celebra el día de los Muertos
Disabled Protagonists for Adult Audiences
Celebrating Disability Pride: Teen Reads
Disability Representation for Grades 3-5
Celebrate the Day of the Dead/Celebra el día de los Muertos
Disabled Protagonists for Adult Audiences
Celebrating Disability Pride: Teen Reads
Disability Representation for Grades 3-5
Work with Us!
Thinking about a career in libraries? Learn about job opportunities available in Contra Costa County Libraries and Administrative Offices.
At Your Local Library
Diverse Digital Resources
Diverse Digital Resources
LearningExpress Library: Recursos Para Hispanohablantes
Hispanic Life in America
Find Your Next Great Read
Reading Recommendations
Discover new titles, bestsellers, and resources that can help you find your next great read.
OverDrive/Libby
Download eBooks and eAudiobooks for all ages from OverDrive, including Asian American/ Pacific Islander, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and LGBTQIA Voices collections.
LGBTQ+
Pride Stories to Go
Pride Stories to Go
Celebrate Diversity
We invite you to explore the Library’s diverse collections and read stories from across the world in multiple languages and formats. Browse digital resources, films, and magazines that educate, entertain, and cast a wide net on the human experience. Enjoy frequently updated and highlighted materials that reflect our diverse communities.
Libraries are for everyone. All are welcome.
Why We Say Black Lives Matter Blog
Why Say Black Lives Matter?
Racial Equity Blog
Racial Equity @ Contra Costa County Library
“Reading, then, becomes a means of self-affirmation, and readers often seek their mirrors in books... When there are enough books available that can act as both mirrors and windows for all our children, they will see that we can celebrate both our differences and our similarities, because together they are what make us all human.”
-- Rudine Sims Bishop, "Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors," 1990.
