Latinx Heritage Celebration

Join us for our first Librito Concert featuring Rositas Arribeñas!  A student group from Del Real Music Academy in San Rafael in the son huasteco tradition of northeastern Mexico, las Rositas bring vibrant strings and lively rhythms to our library communities.  Bring your dancing feet!¡Acompáñanos en nuestro primer concierto «Librito» con la participación de Rositas Arribeñas! Este grupo estudiantil de la Del Real Music Academy de San Rafael, especializado en la tradición del son huasteco del noreste de México, trae cuerdas vibrantes y ritmos llenos de vida a las comunidades de nuestras bibliotecas. ¡Prepárate para bailar! ADA Accommodation Request

In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, join us at the library for a special screening of Selena, the inspiring biographical film about beloved Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. Starring Jennifer Lopez in her breakout role, the movie follows Selena’s journey from a young girl with big dreams to an international superstar whose life was tragically cut short. This moving story celebrates her talent, perseverance, and the lasting legacy of her music. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to her story, this film is a powerful tribute to an artist who continues to inspire generations. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the life and music of the “Queen of Tejano” on the big screen at your library. The movie is rated PG-13. ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, join us at the library for a special screening of Cesar Chavez, a powerful film that brings to life the story of one of America’s most influential labor leaders and civil rights activists. The movie follows Chavez’s tireless fight for justice as he organized farmworkers to stand together against exploitation and unsafe working conditions. Through nonviolent protest and community solidarity, Chavez inspired a movement that continues to impact labor rights today. The movie is rated PG-13. ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

The 1981 film Zoot Suit, based on Luis Valdez's play, dramatizes the real-life 1942 Sleepy Lagoon murder and the ensuing Zoot Suit Riots in Los Angeles. The movie follows Henry Reyna, a young Mexican-American man and his friends who are unjustly convicted of the murder due to racism and media sensationalism. Guided by his cool and defiant alter-ego, El Pachuco, Henry and his lawyers fight the biased justice system and a society that criminalizes their Chicano identity.ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA