Hispanic Heritage Month & Día de Los Muertos
September 15 - October 15 & November 4

FEATURED EVENT

BALLET FOLKLORICO MEXICO AZTECA

Thursday, September 19 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Grandview Library

Thursday, September 26 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Casa Verdugo Library

Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca presents traditional cultural dances from Mexico's different regions and states. All Ages.

GLENDALE DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Face Painting 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Performances & Activities 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Central Library • 222 East Harvard Street • Glendale, CA 91205

Join the City of Glendale and Glendale Library, Arts & Culture for the annual Día de Los Muertos festivities.

Day of the Dead or Día de Los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that is celebrated in different parts of the world on November 1st and 2nd. Día de Los Muertos is a colorful celebration of life that reunites the living and the dead. Families build ofrendas to honor and welcome their beloved departed family members.  

The City of Glendale has celebrated Día de Los Muertos every year since 2017. Co-sponsored by Glendale Latino Association

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PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN

BILINGUAL ENGLISH-SPANISH STORYTIMES - CUENTOS INFANTILES EN ESPAÑOL

Friday, September 20 • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Central Library

Friday, October 18 • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Central Library

Friday, November 1 • 10:30AM - 11:00AM Central Library

This program is designed for families to enjoy global language picture book read-aloud sessions with your Glendale Children's staff. Birth - 8 years.

CALAVERA COOKIE DECORATING

Monday, October 28 • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Library Connection

Tuesday, October 29 • 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Pacific Park Library

Decorate a sugar cookie in a fun and festive holiday design of your choice. Drop in while supplies last. Ages 3 – 12 years.

SUGAR SKULLS FOR DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Monday, October 28 • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Grandview Library

Wednesday, October 30 • 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Casa Verdugo Library

Decorate your own sugar skill to use on your Día de los Muertos altar.  
Ages 6 – 12 years.

ART DESIGNS FOR DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Tuesday, October 29 • 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Casa Verdugo Library

Design a skull ornament made out of air-dry clay or a mini bag and display it during  Día de los Muertos.
Ages 6 – 12 years.

PROGRAMMING FOR TWEENS

TWEEN MAKER AFTERNOONS

Have fun at these creative workshops and celebrate Hispanic Heritage with a different theme each month. While supplies last.  
Ages 9 – 12 years.

 

MAKE A SOCK LLAMA

Tuesday, October 29 • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Central Library • Ages 9 – 12 years.

MAKE A SUGAR SKULL

Wednesday, October 23 • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Central Library • Ages 9 – 12 years.

PROGRAMMING FOR TEENS

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS MARIGOLD PAPER FLOWERS

Monday, September 16 • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Casa Verdugo Library

Wednesday, September 18 • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Montrose Library (Registration Required)

Tuesday, September 24 • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Grandview Library

Monday, October 14 • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Casa Verdugo Library

Tuesday, October 15 • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Grandview Library

Join us to make paper marigold flowers for our Día de Los Muertos 2024 celebration at the Glendale Central Library on November 2. Your creations will decorate the Central Library, and you’ll receive community service credit for making a positive contribution to the Glendale community.  Ages 13-18.