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Día de los Muertos

In-Person Program
2024-10-23 16:00:00 2024-10-23 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Día de los Muertos Learn about Día de los Muertos/Day of the dead, a holiday that honors ancestors which is celebrated in Mexico and other Latin countries. For all ages. San Fernando Library -

Wednesday, October 23
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-23 16:00:00 2024-10-23 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Día de los Muertos Learn about Día de los Muertos/Day of the dead, a holiday that honors ancestors which is celebrated in Mexico and other Latin countries. For all ages. San Fernando Library -

Learn about Día de los Muertos/Day of the dead, a holiday that honors ancestors which is celebrated in Mexico and other Latin countries. For all ages.

Then children and teens will have an opportunity to decorate traditional sugar skulls while adults can decorate their own pillar candle to honor a loved one. Children participating should have an adult with them to attend this family event. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Education & Literacy | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Holiday | Art Activity |

San Fernando Library
Phone: 818.365.6928
Hours
Mon, Dec 16 Closed
Tue, Dec 17 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 Closed
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About the branch

San Fernando Library opened in November 1914 as a branch of the Los Angeles County Free Library. This library, the first public library in the mainly agricultural San Fernando Valley, found its home in the Industrial Arts building of the San Fernando Union High School located at 130 North Brand Blvd. In the first year, 1,849 books were circulated to 156 borrowers.

From 1925 to 1946, the library weathered the Depression and war years in three store-front locations all on North Maclay Street. Then from 1946 to 1953, the library was located at 11223 First Street.

In 1953, the library joined with city services when it became part of the civic center at 102 Macneil Street. Growth continued for the city and the library with the collection reaching a total of 27,572 volumes in 1964 for the library's 50th anniversary.

The 1970's saw the development of a strong Spanish-language collection and the creation of the community support group---the Friends of the San Fernando Library. In 1988, the library moved into a 6,000 square-foot facility located at 150 N. Library Street.

On June 20, 2001, the library moved to 217 North Maclay Ave, a brand new 8,601 square-foot leased facility. The library is the center piece of the newly constructed Library Plaza Mall. The project was a private/public partnership.

Upcoming events

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Tue, Dec 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Welcome the new year in creative style by creating your own personalized vision board! For adults.
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Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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Tue, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Book Club for Adults - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month. Copies of the current title are available at the Information Desk. New members are always welcome! For adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
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Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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