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
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.