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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
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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.
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Fantasy/Sci-Fi Writer
Incredible challenger of social and gender norms
Creater of the Earthsea series
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Ursula K. Le Guin
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Comedic novelist
Explored humanity's darker side, bringing to light in a hilarious way
Philip Roth
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Anthony Bourdain
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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.
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American Poet
who touched our hearts,
healed wounds,
and taught us love.
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Donald Hall
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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.