This time of year creates opportunities to celebrate culture, creativity, and connection. Enjoy local, family-friendly Día de los Muertos and Halloween events to learn, play, and celebrate.
Thursday, October 30, 10:30 – 11:30 AM at San Carlos Library
Join San Carlos Library for a bilingual Spanish and English storytime to celebrate Día de los Muertos and Halloween. Children are invited to wear costumes and go on a short parade around the library after storytime.
Learn more by visiting the SMC library website.
Thursday, October 30, 11 – 11:30 AM at Palo Alto College Terrace Library
Local families are invited to join Señorita Juliana for Family Storytime en Español at College Terrace Library. Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movements. This family-friendly program is hosted in Spanish and open to all, including native speakers and those interested in learning new languages.
Learn more by visiting the Palo Alto library website.
Thursday, October 30, 3 – 5 PM at Atherton Town Center
Join the Atherton Library for a wickedly fun afternoon. Get crafty with an arts & crafts station, featuring fun pirate crafts, and enjoy a special spooky musical show.
For more details and to register, visit Atherton’s Halloween Spooktacular.
Friday, October 31, 3 – 4:30 PM at Foster City Library
Join Foster City Library for a short, visual presentation on a beloved Dia de Muertos tradition – making Calaveras, or Sugar Skulls. The presentation will be followed by a hands-on activity decorating sugar skulls for Dia de Muertos displays and celebrations.
Learn more by visiting the SMC library website.
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