There are a lot of reasons to revisit our libraries these days as they have evolved with time to become so much more than a place to borrow a book.
Proof of this evolution to a more community-building space is the Grand Rapids Public Library’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration at the downtown branch.
This very moving exhibition created by community members celebrates the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead), a thoughtful altar creation meant to honor the family and friends who have crossed over in this life.
Each year communities members from both the Latinx and non-Latinx populations of our city create heartfelt tributes in the form of an altars as they seek to celebrate the life and memory of the dead.
And while the altars are up from Saturday, October 28 – Wednesday, November 1, on Sunday, October 29 is a chance to bring the whole family for this special celebration that includes live music by Gabriel Estrada III.
On Sunday for the library's family day, kid's attending will be invited to decorate sugar skulls, participate in face painting, and enjoy a variety of other activities provided by the museum and community members. There will even be light refreshments should a sugar cookie not hit the spot.
This event is sponsored by the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation and further sets the bar for other organizations looking to integrate more culture-boosting activities into their lives. Don’t miss this beautiful and culturally sensitive event that is more celebration that one might think. It is a truly wonderful experience not to be missed.
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