Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is presenting several events to celebrate Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Read on to learn about each one, and to register, when required.
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Día de Muertos Events
Teen Art Afternoon: Sugar Skull Painting
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
4:15 to 5 p.m.
Steele Creek Library
13620 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC
Free
Ages 12-18
Join us at the Steele Creek Library the 1st Tuesday of every month for a Teen Art Afternoon! Learn new art techniques and create your own masterpiece while spending time with friends.
In October, we will be creating painted sugar skulls! Decorate with your own festive design in celebration of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Measure Up! Teen Cooking Challenge: Decorate a Sugar Skull Cookie
Thursday, October 3, 2024
5:30 to 7 p.m.
South Boulevard Library
4429 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Free
Ages 9-18
Learn how to read a cookbook and follow a recipe to become a successful cook! Join other teens for a step-by-step cooking demonstration.
In this session, we will learn how to make Sugar Skulls and decorate sugar skull cookies to celebrate Dia de los Muertos!
Movie: Coco
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
2;30 to 4:15 p.m.
Independence Regional Library
6000 Conference Drive, Charlotte, NC
Free
Ages 12-18
Despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming trickster named Héctor, the two new friends embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Monday, November 4, 2024
5 to 7 p.m.
Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library
2412 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC
Free
All ages
Celebrate and learn more about Day of the Dead with us through various activities for the whole family, including crafts, learning more about your family history, and contributing to our Community Ofrenda by remembering your loved one. This event is free, open to the public, and geared for all ages.
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