Timberland Regional Library celebrates Hispanic American Heritage Month with limited edition library card

Timberland Regional Library (TRL) has released a limited edition library card in celebration of Hispanic American Heritage Month and Library Card Signup Month. Designed by local artist Angie Hinojos, this special card celebrates the cultural heritage of the Hispanic community.

The card features an image of Quetzalcoatl, a revered figure in Mexican mythology known as one of the creators of the world and the creator of books. Quetzalcoatl’s image stands as a symbol of cultural pride, alongside vibrant flowers representing the beauty of life, learning and the unfolding joy of knowledge, TRL stated in a news release.

Hinojos, executive director and co-founder of Centro Cultural Mexicano in Redmond, holds an architecture degree from the University of California at Berkeley and uses her experience as a public artist to strengthen community connections, TRL stated.

Hinojos also serves as chair of the Board of Trustees for Cascadia College and as chair of the Washington state Commission on Hispanic Affairs. She is a board member of 4Culture, King County’s cultural funding and services agency.

This limited edition library card is available at all Timberland Regional Library branches while supplies last.