Hispanic Heritage Month & Día de Los Muertos
September 15 - October 15 & November 4
Paying tribute to Hispanic Americans of the Glendale community in a celebration of history and culture and in recognition of the community’s struggle for inclusion and equity.
GLENDALE DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
Brand Library & Art Center
Saturday, November 4, 2023
5:00 -8:00 PM
The City of Glendale has celebrated Día de Los Muertos every year since 2017. This year, the celebration will take place at the Brand Library & Art Center on November 4, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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. This year, the celebration will take place at the Brand Library & Art Center on November 4, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
Co-sponsored by Glendale Latino Association
SUGAR SKULL DECORATING WORKSHOP
Friday, September 29, 4:30-5:30 PM, CASA VERDUGO LIBRARY
Friday, October 27, 4:30-5:30 PM, GRANDVIEW LIBRARY
AGES: families, children ages 9-12 years.
Sugar skulls are a very important element for the Day of the Dead altars. Join this class to decorate your own sugar skull with icing and sequins for your own altar.
CALAVERA COOKIE DECORATING
Wednesday, November 1, 4:30-6:00 PM, LIBRARY CONNECTION
Thursday, November 2, 2:30-4:00 PM, PACIFIC PARK
Take some time to decorate a sugar cookie in a fun & festive holiday design of your choice. Supplies will be provided. Drop in while supplies last.
AGES: families, children ages 5-12 years
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH READING CHALLENGE
SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 15
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring diverse voices, unique perspectives, and rich cultural traditions. Check out our curated reading list for children and reading challenge. HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH READING CHALLENGE
LOTERIA PARA NIÑOS
Every Wednesday, September 13 - November 15 , 4:30 – 5:00 pm , Library Connection. Ages 3 – 8 years.
Acompáñenos para un tarde divertida de Lotería para niños. Join us for a fun afternoon of Lotería for children.
BILINGUAL ENGLISH-SPANISH STORYTIMES - CUENTOS INFANTILES EN ESPAÑOL
Every Wednesday, September 13- November 18, 4-4:30 PM, LIBRARY CONNECTION
Friday, September 15, October 20, & November 17, 10:30 - 11 AM, CENTRAL LIBRARY
This program is designed for families to enjoy global language picture book read-aloud sessions with your Glendale Children's staff.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS MARIGOLD PAPER FLOWERS
Tuesday, October 17, 4-6:00 PM, GRANDVIEW
Tuesday, October 24, 4-6:00 PM, CASA VERDUGO
Earn up to two community service hours making Marigold Paper Flowers for our Día de Los Muertos event on Nov. 4 at Brand Library & Arts Center.