San Antonio Public Library Celebrates Día de los Muertos With Events

San Antonio Public Library is celebrating Día de los Muertos with crafts, movies and themed Story Times honoring the Mexican tradition of remembering loved ones who have passed away.

The library’s Día de los Muertos programming includes activities for children, families and adults at branches across San Antonio. Programs range from educational events about the holiday to crafts that participants can place on an ofrenda in memory of loved ones.

Upcoming activities include Paper Craft: Paper Skulls from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 29, at Memorial Branch Library, 3222 Culebra Road. Participants will create paper skulls while celebrating Día de los Muertos.

Family Story Time at Forest Hills is scheduled for 11 to 11:55 a.m. Friday, October 30, at Forest Hills Library, 5245 Ingram Road. The program includes stories about the holiday, followed by a craft and playtime, and is recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

On Saturday, October 31, Westfall Branch Library, 6111 Rosedale Court, will host Family Story Time – Día de los Muertos from 10 to 11 a.m. The program will feature stories, craft activities and playtime. The branch will also offer Día de los Muertos Family Movie Screenings from 2 to 4 p.m.

Adults can attend Spooky Cookies & Crafts for Adults from 1 to 3 p.m. October 31 at Molly Pruitt Library, 5110 Walzem Road. The program includes cookie decorating, a decorative skull magnet craft and a mini fall-themed flower “booquet.”

Another Día de los Muertos Family Movie Screening is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, November 8, at Guerra Branch Library, 7978 Military Drive West.

A full list of programs and details is available through the San Antonio Public Library’s online events calendar.