Celebrate Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday celebrated between October 31 and November 2nd. The holiday is celebrated throughout Mexico, particularly in the central and southern regions. It is also celebrated in other countries, including the United States. The holiday celebrates life, and it is a time when the living and dead are once again reunited.
In previous years, Glendale Library, Arts & Culture has been involved in organizing the City of Glendale’s Día de los Muertos Celebration, which had nearly 2,000 attendees last year. While we will not be holding any in-person events this year, the Library will be virtually celebrating Día de Los Muertos with several exciting events and activities. Join us as we celebrate with the virtual programs happening below:
What Does Día de Los Muertos Mean to You?
Every Monday from October 5 through November 2nd Glendale Library, Arts, & Culture will be posting interviews with staff and community members discussing the celebration and meaning of the holiday. Click here to start watching and remember to check back each Monday to watch a new video.
Make it Monday Craft: Calaveras De Migajon
A special craft video is available on the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture YouTube channel. Learn how to make and decorate your very own Día de los Muertos skulls using just a few household items. Click here to get started.
Calaveras y Flores De Papel (YouTube Livestream Event)
Please join us for this exciting livestream event. From October 15 through October 31 the Library will be providing grab-and-go kits to our curbside pickup patrons, which will include color pencils, coloring sheets, and templates for both a paper marigold flower and papel picado.
On October 24 from 2:00-3:00pm, you can join us live on YouTube as we celebrate Día de los Muertos by discussing the history and traditions of the holiday. We will also be sharing instructions for completing the coloring pages, as well as tutorials for how to create the marigold and papel picado crafts. Registration is required. To register and learn more about the event click here.
There are also special Día de los Muertos programs for children in English and Spanish, including storytimes, crafts, and more!