Celebrate Latine History Month with CPL

Join Chicago Public Library as we celebrate Latine History 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

Latinx History Month Reads for Kids
Latinx History Month Reads for Teens
Latinx History Month Reads for Adults