Events
A fundraising event with curated tequila and food pairings hosted by REFORMA LA tequila connoisseurs Vice-President Beatriz Sarmiento and Public Information Officer Pedro Orellana.
All proceeds will go to REFORMA Los Angeles’ Scholarship fund. Purchase your tickets below:
This event is taking place at a private home; location details shared after purchase.
Please join the REFORMA Los Angeles Chapter General Membership Meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025, @ 11am via Zoom. We'll be discussing:
chapter business and updates
volunteer opportunities
recapping NRC VIII
Mentorship Moment: salary negotiation
Please join us with the following Zoom login: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87663304833
Meeting ID: 876 6330 4833
The National REFORMA Conference is the premier training and networking event for anyone interested in library services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking.
Please join us for our General Membership Meeting being held in-person at East Los Angeles Library!
As one of 86 LA County Libraries, the East LA Library is unique in that it is the home to the Chicano Resource Center (CRC). CRC was established in 1976 to serve the information needs of the Mexican-American (Chicano) community and to make information about the history and culture of this group available to the general public.
Subjects covered by this multimedia collection include; immigration, the Chicano Movement, mural art, biographies, folklore and the history of Mexico. Many of the materials are available for checkout.
Please RSVP here (including any guests) so we know how much food to order for lunch:
Please join us on Zoom for our General Membership Meeting. This month’s Mentoring Moment will focus on The Importance of Networking. Join us at the beginning of the meeting to hear from seasoned library workers about why you should network and how to network more naturally and effectively.
Please email us at reformala@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
Join Reforma LA for a fun afternoon at Cal Poly Pomona! Enjoy a guided tour of the university library, featuring highlights like the Maker Studio, art gallery, and the stunning Grand Reading Room with panoramic campus views.
Explore the wide range of resources available to students, including the Library Club, research databases, and student support services.
Meet-Up highlights include:
(Virtual) Children’s Bilingual Storytime
The Finding Aid of the Douglass Adair United Farm Workers Collection
Women’s Rights are Human Rights Exhibition
Information about the Brew Master Assistant Brewery Training Program
After the tour, you're invited to a no-host meet-up at Innovation Brew Works—a local brewery and pizzeria just steps from campus. Come for the connection, stay for the conversation!
RSVP by emailing us at reformala@gmail.com and we look forward to seeing you there!
Please join us on Sunday, March 16 at 1:00 pm for a very impactful General Membership Meeting, being held in-person at East Los Angeles Library!
This General Membership Meeting will include Resumé Review Workshop and lunch.
As one of 86 LA County Libraries, the East LA Library is unique in that it is the home to the Chicano Resource Center (CRC). CRC was established in 1976 to serve the information needs of the Mexican-American (Chicano) community and to make information about the history and culture of this group available to the general public.
Subjects covered by this multimedia collection include; immigration, the Chicano Movement, mural art, biographies, folklore and the history of Mexico. Many of the materials are available for checkout.
Experienced library professionals and Los Angeles Chapter Reformistas will be offering speedy resumé reviews. Bring yours if you’d like to have it reviewed!
Please RSVP here (including any guests) so we know how much food to order for lunch: https://forms.gle/HgzkEXXwSGojK9qq5
Please join us on Thursday, January 30 at 9:00 am for our General Membership Meeting!
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 816 8713 7504
Passcode: 655164
Access our Meeting Agenda
Email reformala@gmail.com to add any agenda items you would like to discuss.
It's that magical time of year again, and honestly, any gathering with REFORMA LA feels like a celebration! Join us next week for our Ugly Sweater Party:
Brewjeria Company Brewery
4937 Durfee Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
Friday, December 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Please join us Thursday, May 23 at 3:00 pm for our General Membership Meeting!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85207816624?pwd=a2ZCVTQzVysvVzA1eFZMSDJNMVE1dz09
Meeting ID: 852 0781 6624
Passcode: 333895
Email reformala@gmail.com to add any agenda items you would like to discuss.
Please join us Thursday, April 25 at 3:00 pm for our General Membership Meeting!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85207816624?pwd=a2ZCVTQzVysvVzA1eFZMSDJNMVE1dz09
Meeting ID: 852 0781 6624
Passcode: 333895
Email reformala@gmail.com to add any agenda items you would like to discuss.
Join fellow reformistas at La Historia Historical Society Museum and learn about the local history of El Monte and South El Monte as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the work and efforts of this 501(c)(3) organization. Perfect for members interested in archival practices and museums.
When: April 15th
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: 3240 Tyler Ave, El Monte, CA 917310
Get ready to celebrate JUERNES with us! Join our Outreach Committee at Chonitos Mexican Restaurant in Alhambra this Thursday for drinks, tacos, chisme, or just to say hi to the weekend in company 😊
See you there! Happy week to all (is it Juernes yet??)
Join us for our Fall Fundraiser and help us raise funds for our chapter scholarships, which support students in their career advancement in the field of Library and Information Science.
Tickets can be purchased online or on-site and will cover the cost of one meal and one drink of choice. There will be additional raffle opportunities and activities and live music by Trio Renacimiento.
Ticket Price: $40 general, $25 students
Online tickets: https://checkout.square.site/buy/VGFEZ4737LPYEQEJ4XUL4BSD
Date: Sunday, October 22, 2023
Time: 3 - 7 pm
Location: SpaceTime Collaborative, 3312 Lime Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755
September General Membership Meeting
Thursday, September 28
3:00 – 4:30pm
Please join us for our next membership meeting! This month we are talking about:
Libros Fest or Networking Mixer (9/30)
Our October Fundraiser (10/22)
Free upcoming book fairs (10/7)
...and more!
Email reformala@gmail.com to register for the meeting and/or add any agenda items you would like to discuss.
Come celebrate the new Board, say goodbye to our prior board and former committee chairs!
Date: Saturday, July 29
Time: 6-8 pm with a library tour following
Event will be held in the ArtCenter Library
Location inside:
ArtCenter College of Design
1700 Lida Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
Get Directions
Parking is free. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
When you arrive to the campus, you will have to check in with Security at the gate. They will have you park in the student parking lot at the end of the campus road. From there, you will walk down to the big black building (you cannot miss it) from the parking lot, and we can meet you there to guide you to the library.
RSVP by Thursday, July 27 at link below:
Please join us for our next membership meeting. This month we usher in your new executive board and mentorship pairs and say thanks to those who served or participated over the last year. Plus, it’s our last meeting before ALA so join to find out what events are taking place and who from our chapter you’ll see!
Email reformala@gmail.com to add any agenda items you would like to discuss.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpce6tqTkjG9fJYXeZhRTSbI_2NEp-WFm0
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Please join us for our next membership meeting. Get a recap on our 2023 Book Fair and REFORMA Archives Tour, learn about this year's Día Mini-Grant winner, ask any last minute questions about chapter elections, and hear about upcoming conference news and events!
Email reformala@gmail.com to add any agenda items you would like to discuss.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpce6tqTkjG9fJYXeZhRTSbI_2NEp-WFm0
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Join us for a special tour led by Azalea Camacho, Archivist and Special Collections Librarian at the CSULA Library, to see the REFORMA National Archives.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about archiving, connect with our organization’s history, and network with other Los Angeles library workers. Snacks will be served at the end.
Space is limited to 20 attendees so RSVP as soon as possible: https://forms.gle/vydDUThvSV7T94au7
Parking information will be provided closer to the event.
Find out what’s new in the Spanish-language publishing industry for adults. The free series will be open to librarians, educators, students, and professionals interested in serving Latino and Spanish-speaking communities.
Find out what’s new in the Spanish-language publishing industry for adults. The free series will be open to librarians, educators, students, and professionals interested in serving Latino and Spanish-speaking communities.
Find out what’s new in the Spanish-language publishing industry for adults. The free series will be open to librarians, educators, students, and professionals interested in serving Latino and Spanish-speaking communities.
February General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, February 15
3:00 – 4:30pm (online via Zoom)
Please join us for our first membership meeting of the year. Ask any last minute Dia Mini-Grant questions, get a recap on our 2023 Fundraiser, and hear all about this year's Spanish Language Book Fair!
Email reformala@gmail.com to add any agenda items you would like to discuss.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpce6tqTkjG9fJYXeZhRTSbI_2NEp-WFm0
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Join us for our Annual Fundraiser and help us raise funds for our chapter scholarships, which support students in their career advancement in the field of Library and Information Science.
Tickets can be purchased on-site and will cover the cost of the meal. Ticket entrance includes 2 pupusas, platanos fritos, and an agua fresca. There will be additional raffle opportunities and activities.
Ticket Price: $25 general, $20 students
Online tickets: Square Website
Location: El Cafetalito, 5300 E. Washington Blvd., Commerce, CA 90040
Ugly Sweater Happy Hour
Join us for one (or both!) of our REFORMA LA Ugly Sweater Happy Hour events:
Night 2 | Friday, December 16 from 7:00 – 9:00pm
Brewjeria Company
Join RALAG for its next meet-up this Friday! Dr. LaTesha Velez will discuss her unique AfroLatine research study and personal experience.
The REFORMA Afro-Latine' Affinity Group is an informal group that hopes to dialogue and connect on the cross between Blackness and Latinidad.
Register for this talk and/or join the mailing list here: tinyurl.com/reformaafrolatine
December General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, December 14
3:00 – 4:30pm (online via Zoom)
Please join us for our last membership meeting of the year! Email reformala@gmail.com to add any agenda items you would like to discuss.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpce6tqTkjG9fJYXeZhRTSbI_2NEp-WFm0
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Ugly Sweater Happy Hour
Join us for one (or both!) of our REFORMA LA Ugly Sweater Happy Hour events:
Night 1 | Thursday, December 8 from 7:00 – 9:00pm
Border X Brewing
4400 E Gage Ave, Bell, CA 90201
No RSVP or registration necessary–an ugly sweater is highly encouraged, though! Nos vemos allí!
Please join us Wednesday, October 19th at 3:00pm for our General Membership Meeting!
Email reformala@gmail.com to add any agenda items you would like to discuss.
Join meeting via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81467572913?pwd=YjRGa05Udk5rWVRZVUd0Z0ZxaWErdz09
Meeting ID: 814 6757 2913
Passcode: 050999
REFORMA LA Party!
Let's thank the outgoing board, welcome the new board, and celebrate our very own REFORMA National President Romelia Salinas!
Date: Saturday Aug 20, 2022 ⋅ 6pm – 10pm
Location: Madeline's Home in Long Beach, CA (address will be provided to those who RSVP)
RSVP (https://forms.gle/DP28rCQi1UGuUT3h8) by August 17, 2022
Please join us on Zoom Wednesday, August 17 at 3:00pm
for our General Membership Meeting!
Email reformala@gmail.com to add any agenda items
you would like to discuss.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83552064707?pwd=ZkU1UklKZm1pR1E1d1N1OGFZOXdsdz09
Meeting ID: 835 5206 4707
Passcode: 440135
