Dia de los Muertos
a traditional Mexican festival celebrating the lives of the deceased
honors the Dead by creating altars of remembrance, dancing, food, costumes, and parades.
celebrate with us
American Sci-Fi Writer
Master of creating new worlds
such as Star Trek, Outer Limits and so many more...
Harlan Ellison
We commemorate these lives, authors who died this year--some much too soon--by remembering and exploring the wondrous works they brought to the world. Check out more about each of them at the Library.
Fantasy/Sci-Fi Writer
Incredible challenger of social and gender norms
Creater of the Earthsea series
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Ursula K. Le Guin
Comedic novelist
Explored humanity's darker side, bringing to light in a hilarious way
Philip Roth
Anthony Bourdain
Challenging Writer
who tackled social norms, imperialism, colonialism, and how the west sees cultures apart from their own.
V. S. Naipaul
Celebre
Join us in the Library for a Dia de los Muertos celebration! Visit our author altars in the Library, and bring photographs or items to add to our community altar to honor your loved ones.
American Poet
who touched our hearts,
healed wounds,
and taught us love.
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Donald Hall
Novelist with electric style.
Snappy and funny
writer on page and screen
comedic genius
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Tom Wolfe
On Nov. 1st, we will serve hot chocolate and treats while you learn about Day of the Dead traditions, decorate sugar skulls, and get your face painted!
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Thanks to CAMP, HEP, and the Multicultural Center for co-hosting this event.