{"id":4424,"date":"2022-09-28T13:13:27","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T13:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=4424"},"modified":"2022-09-28T13:13:27","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T13:13:27","slug":"grand-rapids-public-library-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/28\/grand-rapids-public-library-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand Rapids Public Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"GRAND RAPIDS, September 1, 2022:\u00a0 The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL)<\/em> celebrates Hispanic\u00a0Heritage Month with online and in-person programs for both kids and adults. Programs include panel\u00a0discussions by special guests and local organizations, storytimes, live music at the library, and so much more.<\/p>\n

The month-long event will culminate at a day-long Dia de los Muertos Festival . All events take place\u00a0between Thursday, September 15 \u2013 Thursday, November 3, 2022.<\/p>\n

GRPL\u2019s series of <\/strong>educational and entertaining programming <\/strong>includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, September 15 \u2013 Thursday, November 3, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with the Grand Rapids Public Library!<\/p>\n

Our celebration designed for kids and adults features special storytimes, celebrity guests, live music by local bands, important community conversations and so much more! Our celebration will conclude with a\u00a0day-long D\u00eda de los Muertos Festival for all ages. Special thanks to the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation for their support of these programs.<\/p>\n

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Hispanic Heritage Game Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, September 30,2022, 4:00 – 6:00 pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Main Library \u2013 111 Library St NE<\/p>\n

Join the Grand Rapids Public Library for a classic Bingo game, Loteria, and test your knowledge with\u00a0trivia about Hispanic history and culture. This family-friendly event is designed for all ages. Games\u00a0will be played in both English and Spanish.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Music in the Stacks: Cabildo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, September 29, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Main Library \u2013 111 Library St NE, First Floor<\/p>\n

Enjoy local music at the Grand Rapids Public Library!<\/p>\n

Featuring emerging and established talent, Music in the Stacks is a fun and lively event designed for\u00a0all ages.<\/p>\n

Concerts take place in the book stacks on the first floor of the Main Library. Seating is first come,\u00a0first served.<\/p>\n

Cabildo is a West Michigan based alternative Latin rock collective. They deliver a unique blend of\u00a0cumbia, ska, folk and other genres of music from Latin and South America.<\/p>\n

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Fiesta Storytimes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join members of the community and GRPL staff for a bilingual book reading! Latino music, snacks,\u00a0and free children\u2019s books will be available while supplies last at these events celebrating Hispanic\u00a0Heritage.<\/p>\n

Monday, October 3, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n

5:00 – 6:30 pm | Seymour Branch \u2013 2350 Eastern SE<\/p>\n

Thursday, October 20, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n

5:00 – 6:30 pm | West Side Branch – 713 Bridge St NW<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Music in the Stacks: Gabriel Estrada III<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, October 6, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Main Library \u2013 111 Library St NE, First Floor<\/p>\n

Enjoy local music at the Grand Rapids Public Library!<\/p>\n

Featuring emerging and established talent, Music in the Stacks is a fun and lively event designed for\u00a0all ages.<\/p>\n

Concerts take place in the book stacks on the first floor of the Main Library. Seating is first come,\u00a0first served.<\/p>\n

Influenced by music at an early age, Gabriel Estrada III joined his first youth mariachi group at age\u00a012 in his Texas hometown. Later, he started the first Mariachi Ensemble at GRCC and went on to\u00a0receive the Legacy Award for Regional Mexican Music at the Grand Rapids Latin Music Awards for\u00a0his representation and outstanding leadership in Ranchera\/Mariachi music in West Michigan.<\/p>\n

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Grand Rapids\u2019 Dia de los Muertos Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday, October 30, 2022, 3:00 \u2013 7:00 pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Roosevelt Park- 1340 Godfrey Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503<\/p>\n

\u00a1Celebrate D\u00eda de los Muertos!<\/p>\n

Enjoy a community-created D\u00eda de los Muertos display at Roosevelt Park. Elaborate altars honoring\u00a0family and friends who have passed away will be on display throughout the afternoon for attendees\u00a0to view.<\/p>\n

Music, latino food, workshops, and crafts will also be available during this day-long festival.<\/p>\n

A Day of the Dead procession from the Hispanic Center of West Michigan to Roosevelt Park will\u00a0take place from 2:00- 3:00 pm. The community is encouraged to meet at the parking lot of the<\/p>\n

Hispanic Center of West Michigan and join the walking parade toward the festival.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"Public D\u00eda de los Muertos Altars<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, October 21 \u2013 Thursday, November 3, 2022, during open hours<\/em><\/p>\n

Madison Square Branch – 1201 Madison SE<\/p>\n

Main Library – 111 Library St NE<\/p>\n

Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities\u2019 Cook Library Center \u2013 1100 Grandville Ave SW<\/p>\n

Experience altars created by talented artist Reyna Garcia. The altars highlight the significance of the\u00a0Dia de los Muertos celebration within some of our Hispanic cultures. Printed educational material\u00a0will be available for everyone that visits the altars.<\/p>\n

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Latinx Figures Craft Kits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stop by and pick up a free craft kit! These take-home kits include age-appropriate crafts for kids,\u00a0and have helpful inserts to help parents and kids get to know three different Latinx figures: Louis\u00a0Agassiz Fuertes, Yn\u00e9s Mex\u00eda, and Susana Torre.<\/p>\n

Craft kits can be picked up at any GRPL location and at the Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities\u2019\u00a0Cook Library Center (1100 Grandville Ave SW) September 15 \u2013 November 3. Available while\u00a0supplies last.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Pick up an Altar Kit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parents and teachers, build an educational altar kit with your kids! Share this D\u00eda de los Muertos\u00a0tradition through hands-on learning.<\/p>\n

Kits contain information about altar building and the supplies you need to create your own! Each kit\u00a0will include the following: D\u00eda de los Muertos altar fact sheet, tea light candles, incense sticks, fake\u00a0marigolds, paper sugar skulls, fake fruit pieces, cut paper banners, tissue paper craft, and picture\u00a0frames. Altar kits are available to pick up at all GRPL locations and at the Grandville Avenue Arts &\u00a0Humanities\u2019 Cook Library Center October 3 \u2013 30, 2022 while supplies last! Limit one kit per family\u00a0or classroom.<\/p>\n

In addition to free programming at the library, GRPL is offering Latinx Figures Craft Kits craft kits. These\u00a0take-home kits include age-appropriate crafts and coloring pages for kids, and include information to help\u00a0families learn about four different Latinx figures: Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Yn\u00e9s Mex\u00eda, and Susana Torre.. Craft kits can be picked up at any GRPL location. Available while supplies last.<\/p>\n

Parents and teachers can also pick up an altar kit to build an educational altar at home or in the classroom. Atar kits are available to pick up at all GRPL locations and at the Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities between October 3 \u2013 30, 2022 while supplies last. Limit one kit per family or classroom.<\/p>\n

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All library events are free and open to the public. Visit www.grpl.org\/hispanicheritage or call 616.988.5400\u00a0for more information. The Grand Rapids Public Library inspires opportunity, connection, and innovation.<\/p>\n

Funding for these programs is provided by the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation.<\/p>\n

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