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Tu Herencia fills Avondale's Sam Garcia Library on Saturday, Sept. 26

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Historic downtown Avondale. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0

The City of Avondale's Sam Garcia Library is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with free, family-friendly programs through September and into October, and the library's annual Tu Herencia celebration lands Saturday, September 26. Check the city's news post for times and the full program list.

This brief records the information reported on Sep 19, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.

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