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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. 

Claremont Helen Renwick Library

Phone: 909.621.4902

Hours
Mon, May 13 Closed
Tue, May 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 19 Closed

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.

Upcoming events

Thu, May 16, 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

Thu, May 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations and the updated 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured. 
Register

Thu, May 23, 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

Fri, May 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Combining the Japanese art of paper-folding and the modern science of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), Light-Up Origami is your chance to showcase your artistic and scientific skills in one beautiful work of art. For ages 5 – 12.
This event is full

Sat, May 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.

Thu, May 30, 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.

Fri, May 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Get ready for Pride Month and all your summer festivities by making your very own Mini Rainbow Piñata! Personalize with your favorite colors and make it yours. For ages 12 and up.