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Celebrating Day of the Dead in the Trove

Celebrating Day of the Dead in the Trove

Celebrate Day of the Dead! ¡Celebra el Día de los Muertos! Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos is joyfully celebrated on November 1st and 2nd of each year. The holiday has Aztec roots, and its traditions for honoring the dead include visiting loved ones' graves and decorating altars (ofrendas). Day of the Dead is an ancestral tradition which celebrates the life of people and/or pets dear to us who have already departed. By celebrating their lives, we remember them fondly and open a path for them to visit us. At the Library’s workshop series which occurred on October 10th,
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October 29, 2024 1:58 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: children's programs, Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, Observances and Celebrations, and The Trove.

Celebrate Day of the Dead

Celebrate Day of the Dead

Celebrate Day of the Dead/Celebra el Día de los Muertos Day of the Dead Workshop Series / Taller del Día de los Muertos For: Children in Grades 2-5 & Their Families / Para niños en grados 2-5 con sus familias Thursdays, October 10th, 17th, & 24th at 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm / los jueves 10, 17 y 24 de octubre a las 4:30 – 5:30 pm Location / Salón: Galaxy Hall Registration for all three sessions begins on October 3rd, in person at the Trove info desk or by phone (914-422-1476). Children in grades 2-5 with their families will
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September 25, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: children's programs, Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Have a Spooktacular October!

Have a Spooktacular October!

Checkout some of the great spooky events we have going on in October! Saturday Cinema Saturdays, 2:00 p.m. Library Auditorium Fun family-friendly spooky films! October 5:  The Witches (1990, PG) October 12:  Scooby-Doo (2002, PG) October 19:  No movie today October 26:  Hocus Pocus (1993, PG) Day of the Dead Workshop Series / Taller del Día de los Muertos Children in Grades 2-5 & Their Families / Para niños en grados 2-5 con sus familias Thursdays, October 10th, 17th, & 24th at 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm / los jueves 10, 17 y 24 de octubre a las 4:30 – 5:30 pm Location
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September 24, 2024 10:44 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: children's events, Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, events for children in white plains, halloween, October, and Spooktober.

Day of the Dead Altars 2023

Day of the Dead Altars 2023

Annually, the Trove holds a series of workshops where participants make Day of the Dead ofrendas. The altar-making series is a beloved family program that has been offered for many years by the Children’s staff. This year, we are thrilled to bring this tradition back in-person here in the Trove. Over the course of three workshops held this October, a total of six families created beautiful ofrendas for their dearly departed loved ones. These intricate creations will be on display for all to come and see during the month of November in the Trove. The Ochoa Family Honoring: Deceased Actors
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October 26, 2023 12:35 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, and Observances and Celebrations.

Day of the Dead Altars Gallery

Day of the Dead Altars Gallery

Annually, the Trove holds a series of workshops where participants make Day of the Dead ofrendas.  The altar-making series is a beloved family program that has been offered for many years by the Children’s staff. This year, we are thrilled to bring this tradition back in-person here in the Trove. Over the course of three workshops held this October, a total of six families created beautiful ofrendas for their dearly departed loved ones. These intricate creations will be on display for all to come and see during the month of November in the Trove. Below find a digital gallery of
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October 26, 2023 12:25 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Featured and Library News.
Tags: Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, and Observances and Celebrations.

Celebrate Day of the Dead

Celebrate Day of the Dead

Celebrate Day of the Dead/Celebra el Día de los Muertos Day of the Dead Workshop Series / Taller del Día de los Muertos For: Children in Grades 2-5 & Their Families / Para niños en grados 2-5 con sus familias Tuesdays, October 10th, 17th, & 24th at 4:30 pm / los martes 10, 17 y 24 de octubre a las 4:30 pm Location / Salón: Galaxy Hall Children in grades 2-5 with their families will create an altar honoring a very special person already departed. Sessions 1 & 2 will be devoted to creating your altars. At session 3, we
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September 28, 2023 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, events for children, Observances and Celebrations, and The Trove.

Have a Spooktacular October 2022

Have a Spooktacular October 2022

I love October: the weather, the foliage, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and, of course, Halloween and all it entails. From the spooky to the macabre; the decorations and the costumes; the tricks and treats – it’s my favorite time of the year. Here’s some great programs, reading lists and resources to help you have a spooktacular October filled with skele-tons of fun. On October 15th, at 11:00 a.m., Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk brings Spooky (But Not Too) Scary Stories to children and their families! Afterward, children 10+, teens, and adults can join Kruk for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
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October 1, 2022 5:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Homepage Kids, Kids, Library News, and Teens.
Tags: Day of the Dead, day of the dead celebration in white plains, Dia de los Muertos, halloween, Halloween Books, Halloween events in Westchester, Halloween events in White Plains, Halloween Movies, Observances and Celebrations, October, Spooktober, and westchester day of the dead celebration.

Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos Virtual Exhibit

Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos Virtual Exhibit

The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is based on ancient Aztec traditions. Originally celebrated at the beginning of August, this tradition was later adopted by the Catholic Church and became el Día de los Muertos. The Day of the Dead is primarily celebrated in Mexico, Central America, and in the South West of the United States. Ever more frequently, it is celebrated in cities of the United States that have large Mexican and Central American populations. The Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. These days are also known as Día de
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November 4, 2021 7:34 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: Day of the Dead, Day of the Dead Virtual Exhibit, Dia de los Muertos, and Observances and Celebrations.

Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos Virtual Exhibit

Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos Virtual Exhibit

The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is based on ancient Aztec traditions. Originally celebrated at the beginning of August, this tradition was later adopted by the Catholic Church and became el Día de los Muertos. The Day of the Dead is primarily celebrated in Mexico, Central America, and in the South West of the United States. Ever more frequently, it is celebrated in cities of the United States that have large Mexican and Central American populations. The Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. These days are also known as Día de
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October 29, 2020 12:06 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: COVID-19 and Library News.
Tags: Day of the Dead, Day of the Dead Virtual Exhibit, Dia de los Muertos, Observances and Celebrations, and photos.