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The Grand Rapids Public Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage with Family-Friendly Virtual Experiences
The community is invited to join GRPL’s free online events happening Sept 17 - Nov 2, 2020
Grand Rapids, MI, September 10, 2020 - The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) celebrates Hispanic Heritage with online programs for both kids and adults that highlight and celebrate our Latinx community. GRPL patrons and community members are encouraged to tune-in to a series of dynamic programming in collaboration with local organizations, community-members, and businesses on the Grand Rapids Public Library’s official F acebook page and Y outube channel from Sept 17 - Nov 2, 2020. GRPL’s series of educational and entertaining programming includes:
Music (NOT) in the Stacks | Cabildo
Thursday, September 17, 2020, 7:00 pm
We’re taking our popular program, Music in the Stacks, online for a special feature during Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us for a performance featuring local band Cabildo on Grand Rapids Public Library’s Facebook page.
Cabildo is a West Michigan based alternative Latin rock collective. They deliver a unique blend of cumbia, ska, folk and other genres of music from Latin and South America.
¡Zumba Rumba!
Monday, September 21, 2020, 10:30 am
Monday, September 28, 2020, 6:00 pm
Monday, October 5, 2020, 10:30 am
Monday, October 12, 2020, 6:00 pm
Join GRPL for virtual Zumba classes led by certified instructor, Angie Ramirez! This four-part interactive digital series features lively Latin music and is perfect for Zumba beginners.
¡Vamos A Leer!
Tuesday, September 22 & September 29, 2020, 1:00 - 1:15 pm
Tuesday, October 6 & 13, 2020, 1:00 - 1:15 pm"
"This storytime, in collaboration with Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL), Grandville Avenue Arts &
Humanities (GAAH), Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC), LINC UP, and MSU Extension celebrates the power of being bilingual and hispanic heritage. The stories we share will be read in both Spanish and English.
Rompiendo el Estigma | Salud mental en la comunidad latina
Jueves, 24 de septiembre de 2020, 6:00 pm
Este evento se ofrecerá en español (This event will be presented in Spanish)
La salud mental y las enfermedades mentales a menudo son temas estigmatizados dentro de la comunidad latina. Júntate con la GRPL y Alex Brito, MA LPC, TLLP, CAADC, terapeuta latino, para una charla sobre las maneras de enfrentar el estigma, reconocer las señas y los síntomas de condiciones de salud mental, y buscar apoyo. Una sesión de preguntas y respuestas seguirá esta discusión y se les anima a los participantes a hacer preguntas.
Hispanic or Latino? | Discussing Latinx Identities
Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 6:00 pm
Join GRPL for a LIVE discussion and explore the meaning of being Hispanic or Latino and tackle misconceptions and stereotypes within the Grand Rapids community and nationally. After the discussion, participate in a Q&A with the panelists.
Panelists include:
Erica Soto, Assistant Director of the Seidman Boys & Girls Club - Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth and President of BL²END - Business Leaders Linked to Encourage New Directions
Reyna Masko, Friend of the Court Investigator
Adonis Bo Torres, Board Leadership - West Michigan Latino Network
Jessica I. Ledesma, Program Manager, West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Erick Picardo, Caribbean Artist
Moderated by:
Sonya Hernandez, Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan Vice Chair
Art & History Lecture | Día de los Muertos
Tuesday, October 27, 6:00 pm
Join local artist, Rolando Mancera, for a virtual discussion! Learn more about Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and the significance of the folk art figures and motifs often associated with this Mexican holiday.
Watch Party | Macario (1960)
Friday, October 30, 2020, 6:00 pm"
"Virtual Program | W atch2Gether, a link to this event will be shared a week before the event."
"This film is not rated.
Join us for an online screening of Macario (1960)!
Through the lens of this classic film, navigate important cultural elements and the socio-economic hardships of Colonial Mexico. Macario, the film's protagonist, faces three paranormal visits on the eve of Día de los Muertos while attempting to achieve his dream of eating a whole roasted turkey by himself.
GRPL’s Hispanic Heritage celebration continues throughout Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15, 2020) and culminates around Día de los Muertos (October 31 - November 2, 2020). In addition to virtual programming, GRPL is offering e ducational altar-kits for local teachers, parents, and caregivers to share the traditions of Día de los Muertos at home or in the classroom.
Altar Kits contain information about altar building and the supplies (like paper sugar skulls, plastic fruit, cut paper banners, and more) to create your own! Altars are available by request to any teacher or parent in Grand Rapids while supplies last. Limit one per classroom or household.
GRPL has also partnered with local Latinx-owned and operated restaurants for a Latin Flavor Weekend
Showcase. On Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 between 1:00 - 4:00 pm, drop by a participating restaurant and present your GRPL library card to receive a delicious sampler plate for take out while supplies last. Limit one sampler plate per restaurant. Participating Restaurants include: Tamales Mary,
El Globo Restaurant, El Granjero Mexican Grill , and Panaderia Margo.
All library events are free, virtual, and available on GRPL’s Facebook Page and Y ouTube Channel. Visit
www.grpl.org/hispanicheritage or call 616.988.5400 for more information. The Grand Rapids Public Library inspires opportunity, connection, and innovation. Funding for these programs is provided by the Grand
Rapids Public Library Foundation.
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