¡Wepa! Puerto Ricans in the World of Comics Grand Opening Celebration

Wed Oct 08 2025 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm UTC-04:00

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building | New York

The New York Public Library
Publisher/HostThe New York Public Library
\u00a1Wepa! Puerto Ricans in the World of Comics Grand Opening Celebration
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Join us for the grand opening of ¡Wepa!, celebrating Puerto Rican voices in comics from the Island, New York City, and beyond.
About this Event

Join The New York Public Library for the grand opening of , the Library’s free exhibition that draws largely from the Manuel Martínez Nazario Collection of Puerto Ricans in the World of Comics and explores Puerto Rican life and culture through comics that span the Island and the diaspora, the past and the future.


This celebration will bring together readers, artists, and community members to mark the opening of the exhibition. Get a first look at the show, attend a brief panel with the artists, and find opportunities to connect with others who also share a passion for comics, culture, and storytelling. Light snacks and drinks will be served.


Attendees are also invited to visit the exhibition in the Wachenheim Gallery on the first floor from 3–4 PM before the program begins, or from 6–7 PM following the event.


Please note that, although most of the program will be conducted in English, some panelists may present or respond in Spanish, reflecting the bilingual spirit of the exhibition.


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Únete a The New York Public Library para la inauguración de , la exposición gratuita de la Biblioteca que se nutre en gran parte de la Colección Manuel Martínez Nazario de Puertorriqueños en el Mundo de los Cómics y que explora la vida y la cultura puertorriquence a través de cómics que abarcan la Isla y la diáspora, el pasado y el futuro.


Esta celebración convocará a lectores, artistas y miembros de la comunidad para conmemorar la apertura de la exhibición. Aprovecha esta primera mirada, escucha a los artistas en un breve conversatorio y encuentra oportunidades para conectarte con otras personas que también comparten la pasión por los cómics, la cultura y las historias. Se ofrecerán refrigerios y bebidas ligeras.


Los participantes también están invitados a visitar la exposición en la Wachenheim Gallery en el primer piso de 3–4 PM antes de que comience el programa, o de 6–7 PM después del evento.


Favor de tomar en cuenta que, aunque la mayor parte del programa se llevará a cabo en inglés, algunos panelistas podrán presentar o responder en español, reflejando el espíritu bilingüe de la exposición.


Para más información sobre el (Centro para Educadores y Escuelas) de la NYPL, visítanos en línea y suscríbete a nuestro boletín mensual—además, ¡síguenos en Instagram, Facebook, o X! Para cualquier pregunta, escribe a



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PUBLIC NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER

AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING | Programs are photographed and recorded by the New York Public Library. Attending this event indicates your consent to being filmed/photographed and your consent to the use of your recorded image for any all purposes of the New York Public Library.

PRESS | Please send all press inquiries (photo, video, interviews, audio-recording, etc) at least 24-hours before the day of the program to [email protected]. Please note that professional video recordings are prohibited without expressed consent.

ACCESSIBILITY | You may request ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or CART (Communication Access Real-Time Translation) captioning service by emailing [email protected] at least two weeks in advance of the event. This venue is fully accessible to wheelchairs.

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AVISO PÚBLICO Y DESCARGO DE RESPONSABILIDAD

GRABACIÓN DE AUDIO/VIDEO | La New York Public Library fotografía y graba los programas. Asistir a este evento implica tu consentimiento para ser filmado o fotografiado y tu consentimiento para el uso de tu imagen grabada para todos los fines de la New York Public Library.

PRENSA | Envía todas las consultas de prensa (fotografía, video, entrevistas, grabación de audio, etc.) al menos 24 horas antes del día del programa a [email protected]. Ten en cuenta que las grabaciones de video profesionales están prohibidas sin consentimiento expreso.

ACCESIBILIDAD | Puedes solicitar interpretación en ASL (lengua de señas americana) o el servicio de subtitulado CART (Communication Access Real-Time Translation | Comunicación en tiempo real para acceso a la comunicación) escribiendo a [email protected] con al menos dos semanas de anticipación al evento. Este lugar es completamente accesible para sillas de ruedas.


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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 476 5th Avenue, New York, United States

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