Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 12 PM ET The holidays are right around the corner and it's not too late to find that perfect gift! Our Library Manager, Anibal Arocho loves to gift books and he has a full line up of perfect books to get for your loved ones (or yourself) this holiday season. … Continued
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6 PM ET Hip-hop originated in African American and Puerto Rican low-income neighborhoods in the South Bronx and has grown to a global phenomenon. It's more than music, it's a cultural movement whose four pillars of DJing, MCing, breakdancing, and graffiti have generated numerous subcultures and developed lasting legacies. Since … Continued
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 4 PM ET Join CENTRO in East Harlem for La Meriendita, a story hour dedicated to children’s books! This month’s Meriendita features Paloma's Song for Puerto Rico: A Diary from 1898 by Adriana Erin Rivera. Paloma's Song for Puerto Rico was created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum … Continued
Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 3 PM ET Join Professor Laura Bravo, curator of Ida y vuelta for un cafecito exploring the origins and development of this exhibition. The exhibit, whose name translates to Arrivals and Departures: Migration Experiences in Contemporary Puerto Rican Art, is curated by Dr. Laura Bravo and features 19 Puerto Rican … Continued