This month's site is an informational site for the Mexican Bicentennial. Yes, that's right, 2010 is the 200 year anniversary of Mexican independence from Mexico, celebrated on September 16th. Many of us are serving populations who have ongoing ties to Mexico through family, culture, and tradition, and the bicentennial is a big event for them. If you would like to create a program for the Mexican Bicentennial, or just learn more about the mexican revolution and the centennial celebrations, check out our featured web link of the month of April: The Mexican Bicentennial website of the Mexican government, in English. 

The site features information in English (also available in Spanish, of course) about Mexican Independence and the history of Mexico that can serve as a guide for your Bicentennial celebration in your library. A video will guide you through the a visual tour of the Paseo de Reforma in Mexico City, you can hear the Mexican national anthem, view and learn the history of the Mexican flag, trace the route of the revolutionary war across Mexican geography and cities, and learn about some of the key figures of the Mexican revolution. 

Don't miss out on the celebration of this historic event. Celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the United States of Mexico with your patrons!