Join Chicago Public Library as we celebrate Latine Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. This year’s theme “My Culture Lives/ Mi cultura vive” celebrates the rich and diverse culture that Chicago communities are proud of. The resilience of the Latine people is showcased through literacy, arts and music, all of which demonstrates a View all events and see event highlights below.
Events
Featured Program
Job Fair
3:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 7 – Little Village Branch
Kickstart your job search or freshen up job hunting techniques at the Little Village Branch Job Fair. Take part in mock interviews, create a resume, and meet community organizations.
Check out one of our many events in September and October including crafts, watching a Latine film at your local branch, visiting one our exhibits featuring Latine artists and much more! View all events and see event highlights below.
Book Discussions & Author Events
Book Discussion: The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez
11:00 a.m. Saturday September 20th - Bucktown-Wicker Park
Book Discussion: Hurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 30th- RJD-Bridgeport
Author Talk: The Songs of Michoacán 1830-1940
6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 18- Lozano
Programs for Kids and Families
Club Create / Club Creativo
4 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 10, 17 & 24-- Back of the Yards
Mexican Folk Art Craft
5 p.m. Thursday, September 18 -- South Shore
Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with Pinguis Facepainting
1 p.m. Sunday, September 21 – Little Village Branch
Programs for Tweens and Teens
Tween Craft Night: Talavera Tiles
4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 17 -- Woodson Regional
Chocolate Sugar Skulls
2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 27 -- Lincoln Park
Make a Piñata/Haz una piñata
5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 2 -- Gage Park
Programs for Adults
Loteria Night @Whiner Beer Co.
7 p.m. Thursday, September 25 -- Whiner Beer Company
Center of Peruvian Arts (Ruben Pachas)
1 p.m. Saturday, October 4 – Chicago Lawn Branch
Latin Rhythms
3 p.m. Saturday, October 4 – Independence Branch
Film Screenings
WTTW Chicago Stories Documentary Screening: The Young Lords of Lincoln Park
2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20 – King Branch
Vivo (2021)
11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13-Toman
Exhibits
Johnny Felix
September 15 – October 15 - Humboldt Park Branch
Lala Bolander
September 15 – October 15 - Lozano Branch
Berenice Lopez
September 15 – October 15 - Little Village Branch
Fabiola Rivera
September 15 – October 15 - Brighton Park Branch
Iliana Cardona
September 15 – October 15 – Sulzer Regional Branch
Coloring Page
Print our coloring sheet by Chicago artist Arly Aguirre.
Arly is an aspiring cartoonist who works with India Ink to create black and white drawings.
Recommended Reading
Latine Heritage Month Reads for Kids
Latine Heritage Month Reads for Teens
Latine Heritage Month Reads for Adults