Bloomington’s library features bilingual exhibit for Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted on September 19, 2024
There are 20 portraits featured from various events of the Latino community within the Bloomington-Normal community. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Public Library/Facebook)

By WMBD-TV

BLOOMINGTON – In honor of hispanic heritage month the Bloomington public library is displaying a photo exhibit “Celebrando en dos idiomas” or “Celebrating in Two Languages.”

Latinos en BloNo founder Yolanda Alonso is the exhibitor. There are 20 portraits featured from various events of the Latino community within the Bloomington-Normal community.

Alonso previously partnered with the Illinois Art Station and Normal Public Library for her exhibits. She says it’s an honor to have community organizations willing to collaborate with her to highlight the Latino community.

“I just feel very proud about what I’m doing because the Latino community is here, it’s taking a place. It’s all about us. It’s about us to be in this place, to feel proud about our heritage,” she said.

The six-week display opened Sept. 12. It’s the first exhibit since the library opened after renovations.

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