Day of the Dead for Everyone/ Día de los Muertos para Todos

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Crest Hill Branch
Meeting Room A/B

Event Details

An in-person presentation by the National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA). Attendees of all ages will learn about and experience Day of the Dead from the NMMA, and learn how it is different from the Halloween experience. All ages welcome (adults, family, teens, tweens, seniors).

Courtesy of the White Oak Library District and Lekaroz Bakery, ten random participants will receive a coupon for free Pan de Muerto/Bread of the Dead to be picked up from Lekaroz Bakery. Coupons must be used by Wednesday, November 3, 2022. Lekaroz Bakery, 101 W Romeo Rd # 2, Romeoville, IL 60446, (815) 886-0365.

The Day of the Dead for Everyone is part of the Community Altar's activities. El Día de los Muertos Community Altar is a collaborative library project between the Crest Hill Branch Library of the White Oak Library District (WOLD)Stanford Latino Alumni Association, Chicago Chapter, and REFORMA: The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking. This collaborative project has four (4) events to celebrate and commemorate the cultural significance of el Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), which originated in Mexico, and today is celebrated worldwide. The Community Altar’s goal is to bring our community together to celebrate and honor all heritages within our rich, multicultural society. More information about this collaborative project at https://qrco.de/WO-Altar.

We are asking for community support to successfully present this initiative. Donations will make a difference by helping us prepare a culturally accurate altar. The goal is to bring our community together to celebrate and honor all heritages within our rich, multicultural society. Other ways to support this project below:
El Día de los Muertos spans November 1st and 2nd each year, and is a joyful celebration rather than one of mourning that includes praying for, and remembering, friends and family who have passed. An altar is a raised place on which food, goods, and gifts are offered to loved ones who have passed. This holiday is associated with the Catholic holidays All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.

Join us to help set up the our second Día de los Muertos Community Altar at the Crest Hill Branch Library located at 20670 20670 City Center Blvd., Crest Hill, Illinois 60403 (previous street name 20670 Kubinski Drive). All ages welcome (adults, family, teens, tweens, seniors). Register for the dates and times below:
Monday, October 17 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Tuesday, October 18 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm
Thursday, October 20 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 
Saturday, October 22 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Saturday, October 29 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:00 to 5:00 pm

Drop off altar items, pictures, and donations at the Crest Hill Branch Library until Monday, October 17th, 2022. Find the list of items and instructions for donations here: https://qrco.de/WO-Altar-Form. Instructions to upload pictures and videos here: https://qrco.de/WO-Altar-Project.

The Community Altar is open for public viewing at the Crest Hill Branch Library located at 20670 City Center Blvd., Crest Hill, Illinois 60403 (previous street name 20670 Kubinski Drive) from Tuesday, November 1st to Sunday, November 6th, 2022.

Event Type(s): Education + Lifestyle, Themed Program
Age Group(s): Adults, Seniors, Teens, Tweens, All Ages
Presenter: Gilberto Sandoval Rubalcava, Lead Art Educator, National Museum of Mexican Art
Yumarys Polanco-Miller, Adult & Teen Services Supervisor
(815) 552-4283

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