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Día De Los Muertos


Let's learn more about this joyous holiday, which originated in Mexico and is
​celebrated throughout the Latin American world on November 1 and 2!

Activity: Make a Calavera (Skull) Mask

Mask Pattern


Activity: Let's Make Marigolds!

More Dia activities:

Make a papel picacdo banner with these free templates.

Calavera (Skull) Coloring Pages


Resources to Learn More

Here are some great library books and materials for learning about Mexico, Día De Los Muertos and other Mexican traditions!
It's cool to learn about countries: Mexico by Barbara A. Somervill
It's cool to learn about countries: Mexico by Barbara A. Somervill
Spotlight on Mexico by Bobbie Kalman and Niki Walker
Spotlight on Mexico by Bobbie Kalman and Niki Walker
Mexico by Tom Streissguth
Mexico by Tom Streissguth
The Day of the Dead = El Dia de los Muertos by Bob Barner
The Day of the Dead = El Dia de los Muertos by Bob Barner

El Dia de los Muertos by Mary Dodson Wade
El Dia de los Muertos by Mary Dodson Wade
 Day of the Dead by Tony Johnson
Day of the Dead by Tony Johnson
Clatter bash! : a Day of the Dead celebration by Richard Keep
Clatter bash! : a Day of the Dead celebration by Richard Keep
Día de los muertos by Roseanne Greenfield Thong
Día de los muertos by Roseanne Greenfield Thong

Coco
Coco
Chato's kitchen: and other stories from the Hispanic tradition by Gary Soto
Chato's kitchen: and other stories from the Hispanic tradition by Gary Soto
Blue frog : the legend of chocolate by Dianne de Las Casas
Blue frog : the legend of chocolate by Dianne de Las Casas
The princess and the warrior : a tale of two volcanoes by Duncan Tonatiuh
The princess and the warrior : a tale of two volcanoes by Duncan Tonatiuh

 A dash of trouble by Anna Meriano
A dash of trouble by Anna Meriano
The Day of the Dead mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Day of the Dead mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Here are some great YouTube videos about Amate paintings and Mexican folk art!
The National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago, Illinois is holding free virtual tours of their special exhibit, Sólo un poco aquí: Day of the Dead, from Friday, September 18 through December 13, 2020! This exhibit has both items from their permanent collection as well as new items from local artists, and is themed around honoring those in their community, in Mexico, and in the world who have died from COVID-19. You will have the choice between signing up for the tour in English or in Spanish. 

Hours and Contact Information

Main Library
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Hours:
Monday:        9am - 9pm
Tuesday:        9am - 9pm
Wednesday:  9am - 9pm
Thursday:     9am - 5pm
Friday:           9am - 5pm
Saturday:      9am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
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​Email: 
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Local History Dept.
1425 Main Street

Hours:
Monday: 5pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 9am - 4pm
Wednesday: 1pm - 4pm
Thursday: 9am - 4pm
Contact us:
Email: NFLH@nioga.org

*Requests for items from archives must be submitted 2 business days in advance. 

LaSalle Library
8728 Buffalo Avenue

Hours: 
Monday:        10am - 8pm
Tuesday:        10am - 8pm
Wednesday:  Closed
Thursday:     10am - 5pm
Friday:           12pm - 5pm
Saturday:      Closed
​Sunday:        Closed
​716-283-8309
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