Madison Public Library is celebrating Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) at two library locations this winter with the help of local Mexican folk artist Andrea Muñiz! On Saturday, November 1, you can visit Meadowridge Library or Goodman South Madison Library for an all-ages, bilingual celebration where we'll honor loved ones who have passed away.
Attendees are invited to add their own artwork and family photos to the community altar, participate in arts and craft activities, and sample refreshments like Mexican hot chocolate and sweet bread.
Meadowridge Library
November 1, 2-5pm | Meadowridge Library
Throughout the event, families can help make tissue paper banners to hang around the library, sample Mexican hot chocolate and sweet bread, explore a collection of painted ceramic skulls, and try their hand at digitizing old materials like photos, then printing them out to add them to the community altar. Plus, enjoy these fun events:
- 2-3pm: Bilingual storytime with a special Day of the Dead focus
- 3-4pm: Day of the Dead-themed lotería created by artist Andrea Munoz
- 4-5pm: Cempasúchil flower (Mexican marigold) painting
Goodman South Madison Library
November 1, 1-3pm | Goodman South Madison Library
Celebrate the Day of the Dead at Goodman South Madison Library! This bilingual, all-ages event features a community altar created by local Mexican Folk Artist Andrea Muñiz, where you can add artwork and family photos.
Join in arts and crafts like painting cempasúchil (Mexican marigold) designs on fabric or play Día de Muertos-themed lotería. Bring your own photo to leave or make a copy to share at the altar.
Don't Miss! Another Way to Celebrate
Mexican Folk Art Workshop: Papier Mâché skulls
Create traditional papier mâché skulls with local Mexican folk artist, Andrea Muñiz to celebrate Day of the Dead. She will guide you through the process of creating the skulls from scratch in this three-part workshop. Registration is required for the event.