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Making an Ofrenda: Celebrating Día de Muertos

In-Person Program
2023-10-21 14:00:00 2023-10-21 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Making an Ofrenda: Celebrating Día de Muertos Celebrate Day of the Dead at the library and make a variety of crafts to use as decorations for your own ofrenda. Or help us to make decorations for a community ofrenda to be displayed in the library Oct 24 - Nov 4.  For all ages Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, October 21
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-21 14:00:00 2023-10-21 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Making an Ofrenda: Celebrating Día de Muertos Celebrate Day of the Dead at the library and make a variety of crafts to use as decorations for your own ofrenda. Or help us to make decorations for a community ofrenda to be displayed in the library Oct 24 - Nov 4.  For all ages Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate Day of the Dead at the library and make a variety of crafts to use as decorations for your own ofrenda. Or help us to make decorations for a community ofrenda to be displayed in the library Oct 24 - Nov 4.  For all ages

Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos (Nov 1-Nov 2) is a day of remembrance for those who have died. Today, families commemorate the day by creating colorful ofrendas, or altars.

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. 

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

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

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Claremont Helen Renwick Library
Phone: 909.621.4902
Hours
Mon, Apr 28 Closed
Tue, Apr 29 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 04 Closed
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About the branch

Claremont Library was founded in 1914. It has been at its current location since 1928. The present building opened on April 25, 1975. The Friends of the Claremont Public Library was founded in 1957.

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Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm
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Loom Knitting 101 - In-Person Program
Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Meeting Room
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Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, May 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Baby Band - In-Person Program
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Meeting Room
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Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, May 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, May 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
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.
This event is full
Teen Summer Volunteering - Applications Due May 30
Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 6:00pm
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