Celebrate Día De Los Muertos With The Seattle Public Library Beginning Oct. 25
release date: October 16, 2020
The Seattle Public Library invites children, teens and adults to learn about and celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by taking a StoryWalk® around the South Park Branch building and making a Day of the Dead skull with art supplies you have at home. This year our celebration is a little different, but the festivities start on Oct. 25!
SCHEDULE
Day of the Dead StoryWalk® / StoryWalk® Día de Muertos - Sunday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 8 at the South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S.
Enjoy a bilingual StoryWalk® about the Day of the Dead at South Park Library! Families are invited to read "The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos" by Bob Barner by walking around the branch and viewing the pages in the windows. The colorful illustrations and rhyming text are perfect for celebrating this special holiday that honors our loved ones. (Please wear a mask and maintain social distance while enjoying the StoryWalk®)
Las familias están invitadas a leer "The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos" de Bob Barner caminando alrededor de la sucursal y viendo las páginas en las ventanas. Las ilustraciones coloridas y el texto en rima son perfectos para celebrar esta fiesta especial que honra a nuestros seres queridos. (Por favor, póngase una mascarilla y mantenga distancia social mientras disfruta del StoryWalk®"
Draw a Day of the Dead skull / Dibuja una calavera del Día de Muertos - Sunday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 8 at Seattle Public Library Kids' YouTube channel.
Learn how to draw and decorate a Day of the Dead skull with art supplies you have at home. Teaching artist Amaranta Sandys will guide you through the steps while explaining the significance of Day of the Dead. This bilingual tutorial will be available on the Seattle Public Library Kids channel on YouTube from Sunday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 8. For youth and families ages 6 and up.
Aprenda a dibujar y decorar una calavera del Día de Muertos con los materiales de arte que tiene en casa. La artista Amaranta Sandys lo guiará con los pasos a seguir mientras explica el significado del Día de Muertos. Este tutorial bilingüe estará disponible en el canal para niños de la Biblioteca Pública de Seattle en YouTube del 25 de octubre hasta el 8 de noviembre. Para niños mayores de 6 años y jóvenes en general.
MORE INFORMATION
The Library brings people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community. We support universal access to information and ideas, and form strong partnerships with community organizations and artists to offer art that is accessible to all.
On Oct. 6, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that public libraries may allow some indoor service at 25 percent capacity in Phase 2 of his Safe Start reopening plan. The Seattle Public Library is assessing the new reopening requirements with current planning efforts to expand services. The safety of our patrons and staff is our top priority. More details will be announced soon at the Library’s Road to Reopening page.
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