Pick up a 3D paper portrait kit from any of our 5 ideaLABs while supplies last. Choose from baseball hall of famer and philanthropist Roberto Clemente, artist Frida Kahlo, and singer Celia Cruz!
Sep. 15-Oct. 15, Tuesdays-Fridays, 1-5:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-4:30 p.m.
Hadley, Hampden, Montbello, Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales, Sam Gary
Bring your family to play a game of Mexican bingo or a bingo designed to feature pictures to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month! Ideal for all ages.
Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Decker
Saturdays, Sept. 16, 23, 30 and Oct 7, 14, 1:30-3 p.m., Hadley
Saturday, Sept. 16, 3-4 p.m., Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales
Saturday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Valdez-Perry
Saturday, Sept. 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Bear Valley
Thursday, Oct. 5, 6-6:45 p.m., Blair-Caldwell
Tuesday, Sept. 12, 4-5 p.m., Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales
Hear a documentary photographer and activist Jonathan Moller share about his decades of work in Latin America.
Come practice your Spanish while you sample these dishes at this fun in person presentation.
Almojábanas
Saturday, Sept. 16, 2-3 p.m., Valdez-Perry
Chilaquiles
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2-3:30 p.m., Hadley
Alfajores de Maizena
Saturday, Sept. 23, 2-3 p.m., Smiley
Pellizcadas
Thursday, Oct. 12, 2-3 p.m., Eugene Field
Wednesday, Sep 20, 1-2 p.m., Ford-Warren
Discuss the art of José Guadalupe Posada as well as how he used satire to spark social change. Then, create your own protest art on a topic of choice using printmaking techniques and learn how to write a satirical poem. Ideal for teens and adults.
Saturday, Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m., Ross-Broadway
Back by popular demand, Mariachi Corazón Alegre from the Colorado Youth Mariachi Program returns! Come dance, sing, and learn about mariachi music from talented local youth performers. Ideal for ages 3-8.
Saturdays, Sept. 23, Oct. 28, 1-3 p.m., Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales
Join the Las Comadres & Friends National Latino Book Club. Vist latinolit.com for details.
Saturday, Sept. 23, 1-3 p.m., Bob Ragland
The LoUD (Library of Unity & Diversity) free family friendly music and performance series offers refreshments and is supported by Denver Arts & Venues’ Denver Music Advancement Fund. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re featuring singer/songwriter, Verena Fuentes. All ages welcome.
Alebrijes are extraordinary Mexican folk art creatures that blend elements of various animals forming magnificent and otherworldly beings. Unleash your creativity by designing your very own vibrant Alebrije, without the conventional paper mache. Ideal for teens and adults. Ages 5+ welcome with an adult.
Monday, Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hadley
Friday, Oct. 6, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales
Saturday, Oct. 7, 3-4 p.m., Ross-Broadway
Saturday, Oct. 14, 11-12 p.m., Ross-University Hills
Saturday, Oct. 14, 2-3 p.m., Valdez-Perry
Saturday, Oct. 21, 1-2 p.m., Woodbury
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 12-1:30 p.m., Green Valley Ranch
Learn how to make Nopales Salad with Tostadas and taste the beautiful culture of Mexico with La Catrina Grill. Space is limited to 20 participants. Ideal for adults 50+.
Saturday, Sept. 30, 2-3p.m., Hampden
Before 1848, the border between Mexico and the United States was the Arkansas River. Come learn about Colorado when it was a border state.
Wednesday, October 11, 6:30-8 p.m., Raíces Brewing, 2060 W. Colfax Ave., 80204
Join us for fun and prizes with Musical Bingo! We’ll show you music videos of popular music in Spanish and you’ll have 30 seconds to find the song on your board. Ideal for 18+
Saturday, October 7, 5-7:30 p.m., Birdseed Collective, 4496 Grant St., 80216
Come hear from local activists, educators, and artists Dr. Ramon Del Castillo, Carlota D. Espinoza, Debra Gallegos, and Ernesto Vigil. We’ll explore materials from the library’s archives and learn the history of the Chicano Movement in Denver.