Friday, October 26, 2012

Crafts for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)


The Santa Fe Public Library presents crafts for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations on October 30th and November 1st.  Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in Mexico and by Mexican Americans throughout the United States.  The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.

•Southside Branch Library: Tuesday, October 30th from 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. 6599 Jaguar Drive, (505) 955-2828

•Oliver La Farge Branch: Thursday, November 1st from 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. 1730 Llano Street, (505) 955-4863

•The Main Library: Thursday, November 1st from 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. 145 Washington Avenue, (505) 955-6783

Both the Main Library and Oliver La Farge branches will feature traditional sugar skull decorating and the Southside branch will have a spooky craft activity.  Space is limited and registration is recommended for this FREE event.  All materials are provided.

This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

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