Latino Lorain History Exhibit
September 17 to 30
North Ridgeville Branch
Drop in during regular business hours to view an exhibit celebrating 100 years of Latino history in Lorain. This exhibit was co‑created by El Centro, the Lorain Historical Society and Oberlin College.
Loteria Fun and Games
Thursday, Sept. 19; 6:30 p.m.
South Lorain Branch
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning to play loteria games. Preregistration required.
Beginner Spanish for Kids
Friday, Sept. 20; 4 to 4:30 p.m.
Avon Branch
Children ages 4 to 8 interested in starting to learn Spanish are invited to enjoy games, crafts, songs, rhymes and activities. Preregistration required.
Celebrating the History and Influence of Latinos in Lorain
Sunday, Sept. 22; 3 to 4 p.m.
North Ridgeville Branch
Join the Lorain Historical Society for an engaging presentation celebrating 100 years of Latino history in Lorain and will explore the process of creating the Latino Lorain History Exhibit. Preregistration required.
Luchador Mask Making
Monday, Sept. 23 to Saturday, Sept. 28
Domonkas Branch
Celebrate the rich history of Hispanic Heritage Month and Lucha Libre by creating your own paper luchador mask! Learn why luchador masks are important and who are famous luchadors and luchadoras!
Family Fun: Let’s Make Salsa
Saturday, Sept. 28; 2 to 3 p.m.
North Ridgeville Branch
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making two different salsa recipes. Preregistration required.
History of Salsa
Saturday, Sept. 28; 2 to 3 p.m.
South Lorain Branch
Learn of salsa’s development from its roots in Africa through Cuba, New York, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, Japan and other locations. Come full circle back to Senegal, the salsa capital of Africa. Acknowledge the common bond shared by Latinos and African Americans. Preregistration required.
Latino Lorain History Exhibit
Oct. 1 to Oct. 29
Avon Branch
Drop in during regular business hours to view an exhibit celebrating 100 years of Latino history in Lorain. This exhibit was co‑created by El Centro, the Lorain Historical Society and Oberlin College.