Context Library Series

Zine Dreams: publishing in your hands is a collection that highlights zines, zine culture, and zine history, inviting visitors to explore, support, and create zines. Curated by April Ibarra Siqueiros, the exhibition features a wide assortment of zines and accompanying elements designed to immerse viewers in the dynamic world of zines and zine-making. A practice that’s grounded in curiosity, research, co-creation, and creativity for Ibarra Siqueiros. 

The exhibition immerses viewers in the local zine community through materials and artifacts from local zine vendors and festivals. It also serves as an introduction for those unfamiliar with the medium, offering insights into the process of zine-making and the rich history of zines, including their roots in the Harlem Renaissance. 

Drawing from her personal collection, Ibarra Siqueiros exhibits zines exploring topics such as borders, immigration, art, gender, and sexuality. Her creations are also featured, including zines about astronomy, reflection, librarianship, and art. Among them is Celestial Hearts, a zine that blends astronomy and curiosity, urging readers to explore outer space.  

Zine Dreams: publishing in your hands invites viewers to explore the expansive world of zines and encourages them to tap into their radical imagination to create zines of their own. 

Visit the exhibition from August 25 to December 15, 2025, in the library's third-floor exhibit space or explore our online gallery.