LIBRARY CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH NEW COLLECTIONS RESOURCES, MUSIC AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news release:

The Library of Congress will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with new resources and programs inviting the public to explore Hispanic and Latino heritage through the Library's rich collections. This includes researching cultural traditions, listening to renowned authors read from their works, transcribing centuries-old documents and experiencing music drawn from the collections.

The monthlong national celebration (https://hispanicheritagemonth.gov/) from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, established by Congress, honors the culture, history and contributions of Hispanic Americans, the second largest demographic group in the nation.

Among this year's highlights is the ne...