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Brightly colored, painted ceramic skulls arranged on a table facing the viewer.

Día de los Muertos: Painted Ceramic Skulls

In-Person Program

2023-10-26 16:00:00 2023-10-26 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Día de los Muertos: Painted Ceramic Skulls Learn about the tradition of Día de los Muertos and design your own calaveras. These vibrant and colorful skulls traditionally made of sugar or clay are an important part of Day of the Dead celebrations throughout Mexico. For ages 13 – 17. South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, October 26
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-26 16:00:00 2023-10-26 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Día de los Muertos: Painted Ceramic Skulls Learn about the tradition of Día de los Muertos and design your own calaveras. These vibrant and colorful skulls traditionally made of sugar or clay are an important part of Day of the Dead celebrations throughout Mexico. For ages 13 – 17. South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

South Whittier Library

Meeting Room

Learn about the tradition of Día de los Muertos and design your own calaveras. These vibrant and colorful skulls traditionally made of sugar or clay are an important part of Day of the Dead celebrations throughout Mexico. For ages 13 – 17.

This program is part of LA County Library’s My Brother’s Keeper mentoring program and features an MBK Peer Advocate as a co-host and youth mentor.

This event is held in-person. LA County Public Health strongly encourages masks and physical distancing indoors regardless of vaccination status. Masks will continue to be available for customers upon request. Please see the Guidelines for Attendees during the registration process for more information. 

South Whittier Library

Phone: 562.946.4415

Hours
Mon, Dec 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 Closed

About the branch

South Whittier Library was founded in 1915. The library's first location was in a one-room schoolhouse. South Whittier's first separate built-as-a-library building was dedicated on April 16, 1956.

After 16 years at that location on Laurel Avenue, the library moved to 14433 Leffingwell Road. The library closed for renovations in January 1988 and a newly remodeled library opened on October 1988. After 44 years the library helped its last customer on October 22, 2016.

As part of Los Angeles County's Fourth District Operation Libraries, construction on a new library began in July 2015. On November 21, 2016 the new 14,411 square foot building at 11543 Colima Road opened for service

Upcoming events

Wed, Dec 11, 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.

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for relaxing night of basic acrylic painting and create your very own winter scene. All materials will be provided, while supplies last. For adults.

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For ages 14 - 18

Rescheduled
Thu, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
New date Thursday, December 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For ages 14 - 18

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join our Winter Reading Club! Bring your own book, digital or audio book or check one out from the library and enjoy an hour of quiet reading time. This program is suitable for everyone.

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Construct and build a holiday gingerbread house! Join us as we discover and learn how to construct a building using a variety of materials including graham crackers and candy. Family Event for children under age 18 and their caregivers.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 18, 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.

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and work with other teens to create a mixed-media masterpiece with TAG. TAG is a collaborative game in which players paint, draw, collage, and end up with original pieces of abstract art. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to send the season’s greetings with scratch art cards. Just scratch off the ink coating to reveal a burst of color beneath. You can craft your own design or use one of our stencils to guide you. For ages 13 – 17.

Mon, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join our Winter Reading Club! Bring your own book, digital or audio book or check one out from the library and enjoy an hour of quiet reading time. This program is suitable for everyone.

Mon, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join our Winter Reading Club! Bring your own book, digital or audio book or check one out from the library and enjoy an hour of quiet reading time. This program is suitable for everyone.

Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join our Winter Reading Club! Bring your own book, digital or audio book or check one out from the library and enjoy an hour of quiet reading time. This program is suitable for everyone.

Wed, Jan 08, 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.

Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of gaming. We’ve got your favorite games on Nintendo Switch including Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 and Mario Party. Test your skills, meet up with other gamers and try some new games at the library. For ages 13 – 17.