Community Ofrenda
In Celebration of Día de Muertos
Monday, October 26
All day
Fayetteville Public Library
Gallery: Lucky Day South WallWe invite you to view or participate in our first Community Ofrenda, a collective space of celebration and remembrance where community members can pay tribute to loved ones who have passed.
In honor of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), the ofrenda will be on display in our Lucky Day lobby on the 2nd floor from October 26 through November 2. Visitors are invited to view the ofrenda or leave a small disposable offering of their own!
The word ofrenda specifically refers to the items placed as offerings on an altar, but these days ofrenda and altar are often used interchangeably.
Programs in Celebration of Día de Muertos →
Offerings & Guidelines
+ Paper flowers
- Make your own paper flower at the library on October 25 from 2–4pm! All ages are welcome and guidance will be available in English and Spanish. Learn more →
- Limited Take & Make paper flower kits will be available at the Reference desk (on the 4th floor)
+ Photographs (5x7 inches max)
- Copies only, no original photos
- See a staff member at the Lucky Day desk (2nd floor) or Reference desk (4th floor) to get a free copy of your photograph and a small paper frame to decorate
+ LED Candle
- See a staff member at the Lucky Day desk (2nd floor) or Reference desk (4th floor) to get a small LED candle and a marker to write names or messages
+ Small paper notes
🚫 Food, beverages, incense and traditional candles are not allowed.
Please note that items will not be returned, so please do not leave original copies of photos or personal items. The library is not responsible for lost or damaged items due to the nature and quantity of the submissions.
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