Join the Chicago Public Library as we celebrate Latinx History Month from September 15 to October 15. This year’s theme “United in Rhythm, Ritmos unidos” honors music, rhythm, and beats that unite our culture and the rich history we share to maintain our culture and identity.
Events
Opening Program
Start the month off with our Latinx History Month mainstage event at the Harold Washington Library Center. Featuring music, video and live readings from poets including Ana Castillo, Luis Alberto Urrea and more, moderated by Rigoberto Gonzalez.
Latinx History Month Mainstage Programs
Library of America Presents: Latino Poetry Anthology Celebration
6:00 - 7:45 p.m., Thursday, September 19- Harold Washington Library Center
Featuring music, video and live readings from poets including Ana Castillo, Luis Alberto Urrea and more, moderated by Rigoberto Gonzalez.
Day of the Dead LIVE!
Experience a musical journey that is all FUN, celebrating Día de los Muertos, the holiday of family remembrance. Featuring live piano accompaniment and life-sized puppets and acrobatics.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 29 - Harold Washington Library Center
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (en español), Wednesday, October 30 - Harold Washington Library Center
6:00 pm – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 30 - Harold Washington Library Center
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 31 - Harold Washington Library Center
6:00 pm – 7:00 p.m. (en español), Thursday, October 31 - Harold Washington Library Center
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 1 - Harold Washington Library Center
Check out one of our many events in September and October including a music performance from Madero Once. Learn to play the cajon with the Center of Peruvian Arts, participate in a workshop with local artists, create crafts, watch a Latinx film at your local branch, visit one our exhibits featuring Latinx artists and much more! View all events and see event highlights below.
Programs for Kids and Families
Wayco Andes Music Show
12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 14 - Humboldt Park Branch
Afro-Peruvian Percussion Workshop with Center for Peruvian Arts
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 12 - Little Village Branch
Super Sweet Sugar Skulls
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 2 - Douglass Branch
Programs for Teens
Gen Z Lotería
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 17 - South Shore Branch
Teen Book Discussion: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 15 - Lozano Branch
Paint a Calavera
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 21 - Garfield Ridge Branch
Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 26 - Brighton Park Branch
Programs for Adults
A Night with Madera Once
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 3 - Douglass Branch
Latinx Trivia Night
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 19 - Back of the Yards Branch
Library of America Presents: Latino Poetry Anthology Celebration
6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Thursday, September 19 - Harold Washington Library Center
Homeplace(s): Poetry by Marisa Tirado and Diego Báez
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 24 - Lozano Branch
Film Screenings
Cesar Chavez (2014)
5:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 18 - Toman Branch
Monday Matinee: Under the Same Moon (2007)
2:00 p.m., Monday, September 23 - Edgewater Branch
Encanto (2021)
October 2, 2:30 p.m. - Richard M. Daley-W Humboldt Branch
Exhibits
Capturing the Energy of Live Music Through Film Photography by Ferny Ruiz
September 15 – October 15, Lozano Branch
Artist Workshop- Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 4:00pm–5:00pm
Siento un dolor, pero con calma by Luz Magdaleno Flores
September 15 - October 15, Harold Washington Library Center
Artist Workshop- Thursday, September 19, 2024, 6:00pm–7:00pm
Vibrar/Vibrate by Delilah “Zena” Salgado
September 15 - October 15, Gage Park Branch
Artist Workshop- Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 4:00pm–5:00pm
LaLa Bolander
September 15 - October 15, Lozano Branch
Artist Workshop: October 10, 2024, 4:00pm–5:00pm
Colores y Ritmos by Fabiola Rivera
September 15- October 15, Little Village Branch
Artist Workshop- Sunday, September 22, 2024, 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Coloring Page
Print our coloring sheet by Chicago artist Ricardo Gonzalez. Join in on Ricardo’s Artist Workshop and create your own comic!
11:00 a.m. -September 21- Little Village
Recommended Reading
Latinx History Month Reads for Kids
Latinx History Month Reads for Teens
Latinx History Month Reads for Adults
Recent Latinx Poetry
