Events

Celebrate Latinx History month with an amazing public art walking tour with Luis Tubens. The Pilsen Mural Tour is a 90-minute walk through some of the neighborhoods’ most iconic pieces of public art. Travel through 50 years of murals…

In celebration of Latinx History Month join Fabia Ribeiro from Latin Street at YOUmedia to learn some Bachata basics.

No previous dance experience is required.

How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly…

Join us as we discuss The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.

"Acclaimed by critics, beloved by readers of all ages, taught everywhere from inner-city grade schools to universities across the country, and translated all over the…

Join the Back of the Yards Branch for an afternoon of poetry readings and conversation from two local poets, José Olivarez & Marisa Tirado. We will also be joined by poet and director of UIC's Center for Latinx Literature and…

Like comics? Join the Humboldt Park Branch Comic Club! This month, we'll be discussing of 21: The Story of Roberto Clemente by Wilfred Santiago.

Copies of the book can be found by the YOUmedia space. 

"21: The…

Senior adults! In celebration of Latinx History Month, we invite you to make a unique traditional weaving “God’s Eye” craft that originated from Mexico. This grab and go kit is available while supplies last.

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Being Bilingual Rocks! is an interactive, one-of-a-kind experience created by Parents Choice Award Winners Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet, who are based in Chicago and travel the country sharing bilingual music, games and culture. They…

We have a lively discussion of a different book each month. Each month's selection is available for check out at West Pullman Branch.  This month we will be discussing Solito by Javier Zamora.

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Create your own papel picado/cut paper banners in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month. Come in and pick up a fun craft kit to beat the boredom at home! This grab and go kit is available while supplies last. 

For ages 6 to…

Celebrate Latinx History Month by learning a little Spanish in this fun series. Each week in this 6-week introduction alternates between using the language learning software Mango and hands-on group activities.

For kids 6 and up.

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Join the Rogers Park Branch in celebrating Latinx Heritage as we read and discuss Jessica Abel's La Perdida

"Carla Olivares, a young Mexican-American woman, goes to Mexico City to try to get in touch with her Mexican side. She's…

Do you like science fiction, fantasy, horror, or just plain strange books? Meet fellow weird readers to discuss speculative fiction at Weird Book Club, an adult book discussion group that meets at Map Room, on the last Monday of every…

Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this interactive, one-of-a-kind experience created by Parents Choice Award Winners Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet. Based in Chicago, this Guatemalan/Cuban-American duo travels the country…

Join us in making our version of Lotería Tin Hearts!

For ages 9-13

Ven a crear una versión de un corazón de hojalata usando la Lotería.

Para edades de 9 a 13 años.How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged…

Tweens and Teens! In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, we invite you to make castillos pirotécnicos or LED pinwheels which use paper circuits to light up. This grab and go kit is available while supplies last.

For tweens…

Join local artist and photographer Nancy Alvarado and learn how to set up a new journal and use it to its fullest potential. Inspired by the BUJO phenomenon and the journaling methods that have risen in popularity, you can also…

Senior adults! In celebration of Latinx History Month, we invite you to make a unique traditional weaving “God’s Eye” craft that originated from Mexico. This grab and go kit is available while supplies last.

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Join the Audiobook Discussion Group for a dial-in phone discussion of Burro Genius by Victor Villaseñor.A raw, yet inspiring memoir that explores the transformation of a young man mistreated due to undiagnosed dyslexia…

Delve into the surreal world of Mexican painter Leonora Carrington by painting a version of your own! For all levels and abilities of painting. We'll have the paint and canvas, wear something that you won't mid getting messy.

For ages…

Join staff at Back of the Yards on a field trip to Pilsen. We will take CTA to the Lozano branch of the Chicago Public Library and spend time looking at the murals throughout the neighborhood and learning about their history. 

Parent…