Ten Events to Celebrate Latino Heritage Month in Pasadena

A home garden (Photo – Pasadena Library)

The City of Pasadena is commemorating National Latino Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America with a wide variety of programming, including free book discussions, events, crafts, storytimes and activities for all ages.

By News Desk

Programs and events:

1. Latino Heritage Month Pins and Buttons
   Unleash your creativity and design your own pins and buttons to showcase your unique flair! The community is invited to come together for a day of cultural celebration and artistic expression.

   Tuesday, Sept. 17
   3:00 pm
   San Rafael Branch Library

2. DIY Nicho
   Decorate your own nicho, a handmade shadowbox that displays photographs, drawings, prints or even small sculptures.
   (For ages 12+).

   Saturday, Sept. 21
   2:30 pm
   Santa Catalina Branch Library

3. Pasadena Grows: Edible Flowers in Latino Cultures Kit
   Bring the wonders of the garden into your home cocina with a kit filled with seeds and information about the edible flowers and herbs of Latino cultures.
   While supplies last. (For ages 13+).

   Monday, Sept. 23
   Hill Avenue Branch Library
   Reserve a kit

4. Latino Heritage Month Preschool Storytime
   A special storytime featuring Latino authors and stories and stay to make a colorful craft.
   (For ages 3-5 and their caregivers).

   Wednesday, Sept. 25
   10:30 am
   Santa Catalina Branch Library

5. INCA, the Peruvian Ensemble
   Experience Peru’s amazing and diverse musical heritage! Listen to the music of the native Incas (Andean style), the Hispanic communities of the coastal areas (Criollo style) and the Black people from the villages south of Lima (Afro-Peruvian style). The instrumentation, unique to these areas, woodwinds, strings, percussion and vocals are all featured during the show.
   (For all Ages).

   Wednesday, Sept. 25
   4:00 pm
   La Pintoresca Branch Library

6. Allendale Book Discussion
   Discussion of “A Long Petal of the Sea” by Isabel Allende in celebration of Latino Heritage Month.

   Saturday, Sept. 28
   10:30 am
   Allendale Branch Library

7. Fiesta La Pintoresca
   La Pintoresca invites the public to celebrate Latino Heritage month with cultural stories, music, crafts. and much more.
   (For all Ages).

   Wednesday, Oct. 2
   4:00 pm
   La Pintoresca Branch Library

8. Alebrije Craft
   Celebrate Latino Heritage Month by making a unique alebrije. Alebrijes are brightly-colored fantastical creatures from Mexico usually made out of paper mâché or wood. Craft your own out of recycled materials.

   Saturday, Oct. 12
   2:30 pm
   Santa Catalina Branch Library

9. De Colores: Celebrating Latino Diversity Through Music with Gloria & Javier Arjona
   Celebrate Latino Heritage Month. Enjoy music that highlights an expression of happiness and celebration that our world is full of so many colors.

   Saturday, Oct. 12
   3:00 pm
   Lamanda Park Branch Library

10. Community Ofrenda
    Place your photos, messages, or other family mementos on the community ofrenda (altar) at the Santa Catalina Branch. Ofrenda will be on display until Monday, November 4.
    (For all Ages).

    Monday, Oct. 21 - Monday, Nov. 4
    10:00 am – 6:00 pm
    Santa Catalina Branch Library