In conjunction with National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) the Johnson County Library will host the Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, October 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oak Park Library, 9500 Bluejacket, Overland Park, Kan.  The community is invited to attend and experience the Latin-American culture through art, music, poetry, dress, dance and crafts. The event is free and open to the public. No registration is necessary.

Performances
11 a.m. – Taqui Sisacuna Dance Troupe of Peru
11:45 a.m. – Poetry reading from the Latino Writers
12:30 p.m. – Ruben Pascottine – Paraguayan Pianist
1:15 p.m. – Ole! Flamenco Dancers
2:15 p.m. – Traditional Mexican Dress Show & Dances with the Ballet Folklorico of Kansas City

Other attractions
12 – 3 p.m. Explore the countries of Latin America
12 – 3 p.m. Children’s games and crafts on the playground
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Graffiti art mural with Hip Hop Academy
12 – 2 p.m. Refreshments

This event is perfect for the entire family. For more information visit www.jocolibrary.org/hispanicheritage or call (913) 752-8700. All Johnson County Library programs are free and open to the public. Interpretive services and other accommodations for those with special needs are available by contacting Library staff at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled Library program.