Smithsonian Institution professionals will talk about the book Nuestra América: 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout U.S. history in an Ocean County Library virtual talk on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m.

Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key will discuss the contributions of these Latinos to the cultural, social and political character of the United States.