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From September 10 to November 2, we're hosting Vida Latina, a celebration of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month. This year's series will present a mix of in-person and virtual events on our Facebook page.

Vida Latina will cover an array of topics, including Hispanic/Latinx folk art, herbal remedy demonstrations, sexual health workshops for teens and their caregivers, 
bilingual storytimes, crafts, movie nights, a poetry workshop for teens, and a community offering for the Day of the Dead.

Other highlights include Mercadito Literario, a family-friendly literary fair highlighting Hispanic and Latinx authors, poets, small business, and local community resources. Mercadito Literario is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2022. 
YOUTH FESTIVAL

Youth ages 10 to 24 are invited to join the Long Beach Youth Festival to experience performances from local writers, poets, singers, and dancers, interact with organizations serving youth, engage in networking opportunities, and discover a wealth of resources that uplift and inspire!

The Festival will take place in the beautiful, new Lincoln Park, adjacent to the Billie Jean King Main Library.

Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation. Free parking will be available during the event in the parking structure at 332 W Broadway.
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Did you know? We offer free digital access to The New York Times (NYT), including all the newspaper, photo, video, podcast, VR, and newsletter content that has earned them more Pulitzer Prizes than any other news organization. NYT online is also available in Spanish and on the NYT mobile app.
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