Research does not have to begin alone in front of a search box. The Library of Congress has announced a Hispanic Reading Room open house for October 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Washington, D.C. The free program includes collection displays about Latino celebrations and cultural traditions, conversations with specialists, tours and family activities such as papel picado.
For a writer developing a story or a family curious about its history, meeting a librarian can sharpen the next question and point toward records a broad search misses. The announcement was issued September 9; this is an upcoming event, not a new announcement today. Follow the official event link to check tickets and attendance details before making plans.