Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Join the A.K. Smiley Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 1, for a celebration of Dia de los Muertos, a holiday celebrating deceased loved ones.

The free celebration will take place with family activities beginning at 10 a.m. through 1 p.m. in Smiley Park and a viewing of ofrendas and artwork, children’s story time and a talk from artist Nancy Nieto at The Contemporary Club, 173 S. Eureka St.

A full list of times and activities is included below.

10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Smiley Park:

• Family activities including face painting and crafts
• Teen Art Contest viewing in the library’s Assembly Room
• Free book for kids (while supplies last)
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: FREE lunch provided by Tacos Che and More and Nichos Ice Cream (while supplies last)
• 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Vocal and guitar music by Ana Gonzalez de Jorgenson
• 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Performance by Ballet Folklorico Angeles Especiales
• 12:30 p.m. Children’s Catrina/Calavera costume contest

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Contemporary Club:

• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Public viewings of ofrendas, and Dia de los Muertos art display, courtesy of the Mexican Consulate
• 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Children’s story time
• 10:40 a.m.-11 a.m. Art talk from artist Nancy Nieto, who will discuss her artwork “El Arbol de la Vida”