Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month at NYPL
Join the Library in celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. Discover free events for all ages, multilingual reading recommendations, research resources, and more this month and beyond!
Culture Pass: Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage
Experience Latinx culture through art, music, and theater events with Culture Pass! Plus, explore neighborhood gems such as El Museo del Barrio and the Museum of Bronx History—all free with your library card.
Free Events for All Ages
Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month with free events and programs for all ages including author talks, book discussions, film screenings, arts and crafts, dance lessons, and much more.
Reading Recommendations
Explore titles by Hispanic and Latinx authors recommended by our expert librarians. These lists feature bilingual and monolingual titles in various formats (print, e-book, audiobook, talking book, and braille) for everyone to enjoy.
- Staff Favorites to Read for Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
- Echoes of Mexico: New and Classic Works by Authors of Mexican Descent
- Celebrate Latin & Hispanic Culture Through Food | Celebre la tradición culinaria de la cultura latina e hispana
- Raise a Flag: Kids' Activities for Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
- Books for All Ages
- Libros infantiles en español
- Celebrating Latinx Authors: Kids Titles in English
- Bilingual Titles for Kids (Español/English)
The Latino & Puerto Rican Cultural Center at the Bronx Library Center
The Bronx Library Center's Latino and Puerto Rican Cultural Center pays homage and celebrates the rich heritage and contributions of Latinx communities through a wide array of reference materials and monthly art showcases. Artists from all disciplines are encouraged to submit works reflective of diverse experiences of Latinidad.
Community Showcase | 'From the Bronx to Boriken': Nelson Host Santiago
Through Oct 25 | Bronx Library Center
Explore new art showcase featuring works by Nelson Host Santiago, a local artist deeply rooted in Puerto Rican heritage. Santiago’s work addresses vital social, economic, and political issues in Puerto Rico and the Bronx, where he aims to contribute to his home borough’s reputation as a destination for art and culture.
Explore the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures
Delve deeper into the Library’s collections, exhibitions, and resources, including the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures, with our digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. Use the app to explore the Library on site, or from anywhere! Plus—for Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month, experience a special tour exploring Hispanic and Latinx histories and cultures.
The Works of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz with Paloma Celis Carbajal
Listen to Paloma Celis Carbajal, NYPL's Curator of Latin American, Iberian, and U.S. Latino Collections, discuss Mexican writer Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, whose Segundo Volumen is on view in the Polonsky Exhibition.
Discover the Library’s Treasures: Family Treasure Hunt!
Celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month with this family-friendly exhibition treasure hunt. The Polonsky Exhibition of the Library’s Treasures showcases some of the most extraordinary items from the 56 million in our collections, including NYPL librarian Pura Belpré's handmade puppets, artist José Guadalupe Posada's illustrations, and a range of treasures related to children's literature. See what you can find!
Visibility & Resistance: New Acquisitions, Contemporary Afro-Mexican Photography
Through December 2 | Schomburg Center
Visit a new exhibition celebrating the Schomburg Center’s recent acquisition of a collection of contemporary Afro-Mexican photography. By foregrounding the voices and vision of Afro-descendant photographers, the exhibition aims to amplify the activism of those on the frontlines of a national movement to increase Black visibility and cultural pride in Mexico.
Where Roses Grow: A Look at Rómulo Lachatañeré's Harlem
On View Online
In collaboration with NuevaYorkinos, Digital Schomburg presents a digital exhibition paying homage to the rich history and culture of New York City’s Latino and Caribbean communities, as seen in Harlem from 1947–1951 through the lens of Afro-Cuban photographer Rómulo Lachatañeré.
Resources from the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Learn about Latinx and Afro-Latinx history through these conversations and resources from the Schomburg Center.
Videos
- Between the Lines: Conversation with Tanya Katerí Hernández, Author of Racial Innocence: Unmasking Latino Anti-Black Bias and the Struggle for Equality
- Modern Spain and the Early Travels of Arturo Schomburg
Recommended Reading
Resources from the Library for the Performing Arts
Explore the work of Hispanic and Latinx artists and performers through the collections of the Library for the Performing Arts.
More Research Resources
Find resources for researching Latinx and Hispanic heritage, including scholarly journals, genealogical resources, newspapers and magazines, LGBTQ+ resources, and more from the Library’s collections.
NYPL’s Pura Belpré: The Library's First Puerto Rican Librarian and Passionate Advocate
Starting her career at the 135th Street branch, Pura Belpré became an enthusiastic advocate for the Spanish-speaking community and shepherded in bilingual story hours, stockpiling Spanish-language books, and advancing programs based on traditional holidays such as Three Kings Day. The branches where she worked, including and especially the 115th Street and Aguilar branches, became vital cultural centers for local Latino residents.
Early Literacy at NYPL
The Library offers free programs, books, and resources in Spanish to help little ones read, learn, and have fun! Come to your local branch and engage in a wide variety of free early childhood programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Center for Educators & Schools
The New York Public Library’s Center for Educators and Schools (CES) is devoted to making all of the Library’s resources accessible and useful for educators. You’ll find programs and services tailored for the educator community, such as book lists, credit-bearing workshops, special access to exhibitions, tips on teaching with primary source materials from our vast research collections, and much more.
Contemporary Latina Writers
Watch this past LIVE from NYPL conversation featuring Latina writers, including Carolina De Robertis, Naima Coster, Patricia Engel, Daisy Hernandez, and Quiara Alegria Hudes.
Héctor Tobar: The Meanings & Myths of "Latino"
Watch this past LIVE from NYPL conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Héctor Tobar exploring the 21st–century Latino experience and identity, with topics ranging from the US-Mexico border "wall" and Frida Kahlo, to urban segregation, gangs, queer Latino utopias, and the emergence of the cartel genre in TV and film.
Latinx Voices in Poetry
Hear poetry and conversation from an all-star panel of Latinx poets—Rio Cortez, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Darrel Alejandro Holnes & Gabriel Ojeda-Sagué—who discussed and read from their recent works during a past LIVE from NYPL event.
Multilingual Resources at The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library welcomes people from all backgrounds and celebrates the rich cultural diversity that defines New York City. We are committed to helping people of all ages navigate our array of free services and resources in a wide range of languages.
Accessibility at NYPL
Discover what the Library offers patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or otherwise physically unable to read standard print. (Información disponible en español.)
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