Public Library
San Diego Public Library presents Nuestra Cultura, a series celebrating and recognizing the rich heritage, history, contributions, and culture of our Latin American and Indigenous communities. We recognize that there is deeply rooted pride in heritage and that self-identities are important, unique, and may change over time. We celebrate with an array of programs for all ages and recommended reading and listening lists from our English and Spanish collections.
La Biblioteca Pública de San Diego presenta Nuestra Cultura, una serie que celebra y reconoce la rica herencia, historia, contribuciones y cultura de nuestras comunidades latinoamericanas e indigenas. Reconocemos que existe un orgullo profundamente arraigado en la herencia y que las identidades propias son importantes, únicas y pueden cambiar con el tiempo. Celebramos con una variedad de programas para todas las edades y listas de lectura y escucha recomendadas de nuestras colecciones en inglés y español.
Quick links:
Celebracion de la Independencia
Saturday, September 16, 2023 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Logan Heights Library
Come celebrate Mexican Independence Day at Logan Heights Library. The library will be hosting a craft, as well as the Baile Folklorico dancers.
Celebrando Nuestra Cultura
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Mt. View/Beckwourth Library
Celebrate Hispanic/Latin Heritage at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Library. There will be free fun cultural themed activities and crafts for the whole family to enjoy!
Event Schedule
4 p.m. | Spanish Storytime
4:30 p.m. | Folklorico Painting Craft
4:30 p.m. | Face Painting and Balloon Animals
5 p.m. | “I Love Drumming” educational concert with Drummers Without Borders
Nuestra Cultura Celebration
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Central Library
Celebrate Nuestra Cultura with stories, traditional tortilla making, and a screening of Encanto. Join us for some Spanish and a side of tortilla!
Event Schedule:
5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Storytime and tortilla making
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Screening of Encanto
Fiesta de Nuestra Cultura
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Join us for a Fiesta to celebrate Latine Heritage Month. Make some música in a fun drum circle, create some arte, and listen to some bilingual cuentos! Drum circle is presented by Drummers Without Borders.
Come and play the traditional game of Lotería with the library! Win prizes and have fun with new friends.
Tiny Tots University/Universidad de Pequenos
Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Skyline Hills Library
Registration required.
Bilingual Storytime
Friday, September 15, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Skyline Hills Library
Tiny Tots University/Universidad de Pequenos
Thursday, September 28, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Skyline Hills Library
Registration required.
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish)
Thursday, October 12, 2023 | 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Balboa Library
Libraries across the City are hosting story times, crafts, and more that explore Nuestra Cultura!
Vejigantes Mask Take-home KitBallet Folklorico (ages 5-12)
Every Tuesday | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Logan Heights Library
Note: To register your child, please email LOstaff@sandiego.gov
Create-It Thursday: Shrink-a-dinks
Thursday, September 7, 2023 | 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Skyline Hills Library
Registration required.
Create-It Thursday: 3D Alebrije Workshop
Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Skyline Hills Library
Registration required.
Quetzalcóatl Paper Chain Take & Make Craft Kit: A Nuestra Cultura Program
Monday, September 18, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Point Loma/Hervey Library
While supplies last.
Create-It Thursday: Nicho Boxes
Thursday, September 21, 2023 | 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Skyline Hills Library
Registration required.
Crafting Culture: Huichol (All Ages)
Saturday, September 23, 2023 | 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | College Rolando Library
Registration required.
Art Smarts presents Axolotl Art - Celebrating Nuestra Cultura!
Monday, October 2, 2023 | 6 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | San Ysidro Library
Registration required.
Latino Heritage Month: Making Altar Boxes
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Mira Mesa Library
Registration required.
Oasis Presents: Frida Kahlo's Art (multiple locations)
Celebrating Nuestra Cultura: Repujado
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Skyline Hills Library
Registration required.
Mexican Inspired Knotted Headband (Teens)
Thursday, October 10, 2023 | 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Logan Heights Library
Registration required.
Information about the Artists and featured artwork: Fast Facts |
Exhibition Checklist
San Diego is home to many community groups that celebrate Nuestra Cultura. For more information, visit the links below: