FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 21, 2025
Library, Arts & Culture Media: Maryl Fleisher
Email: MFleisher@GlendaleCA.gov
Phone: (818) 937-7806
City Media Contact: Communications and Community Relations
Email: Communications@GlendaleCA.gov
Phone: (818) 548-3342
CELEBRATE DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS AT GLENDALE CENTRAL LIBRARY
Glendale, CA — The City of Glendale and Glendale Library, Arts & Culture present the annual Día de Los Muertos celebration Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Glendale Central Library (222 E. Harvard St.). This free, family-friendly event invites the community to honor loved ones and celebrate life through music, dance, storytelling and cultural activities. Día de Los Muertos is a Mexican tradition observed globally, celebrating the enduring bonds between the living and the departed. The event features performances and hands-on experiences for all ages.
Schedule & Activities:
3:00 pm - 6:00 PM - Face painting/Maquillaje de Calavera
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm – Bilingual Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe
4:00 pm -Opening Remarks/Palabras de apertura
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm - Coaxochitl (Aztec Dancers)
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm - Ballet Folklórico México Azteca
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm - Miramonte Elementary Little Kids Rock
7:00 PM - CLOSING REMARKS / PALABRAS DE cierre
This event is presented as part of the library’s Be the Change series. The Be the Change series strives to build a collective understanding of systemic racism, elevate Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) voices and stories, and inspire our community to be the change through lectures, exhibits, and programming. Visit GlendaleLAC.org for more details about the celebration.
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ABOUT LIBRARY, ARTS & CULTURE
Founded in 1907, the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department includes eight neighborhood libraries including the Brand Library & Art Center, a regional visual arts and music library and performance venue housed in the historic 1904 mansion of Glendale pioneer Leslie C. Brand, and the Central Library, a 93,000 square foot center for individuals and groups to convene, collaborate and create. The department also serves as the chief liaison to the Glendale Arts & Culture Commission, which works to continually transform Glendale into an ever-evolving arts destination. Glendale Library, Arts & Culture is supported in part through the efforts of the Glendale Library Arts & Culture Trust (GLACT). For more information visit GlendaleLAC.org, or contact Library, Arts & Culture at (818) 548-2021 or via email at LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov .
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ABOUT GLENDALE
Known as the “Jewel City,” Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of almost 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks & facilities, with easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking. Visit GlendaleCA.gov for more information and follow us on social media @MyGlendale.
