SAN ANTONIO (October 26, 2026) — San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) is celebrating Día de los Muertos with programs and events honoring the Mexican tradition that remembers loved ones who have passed away. Events range from making beautiful crafts that you can put on your ofrenda in their memory to educational events that share the story of this Mexican holiday. A full list of events and details is available at the library’s online events calendar.
Día de los Muertos events at SAPL
Story Time - Celebrate Día de los Muertos
Thursday, October 22, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Memorial Branch Library, 3222 Culebra Road, 78228
Join us for story time, celebrating Día de los Muertos. We will have special sensory story time and craft. Recommended for ages 18 months to five years.
Paper Craft: Paper Skulls
Thursday, October 29, 4 – 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Branch Library, 3222 Culebra Road, 78228
Celebrate Día de los Muertos by creating paper skulls.
Family Story Time at Forest Hills
Friday, October 30, 11 – 11:55 a.m. at Forest Hills Library, 5245 Ingram Road, 78228
Join us for a Special Story Time celebrating Día de los Muertos. We’ll share stories about this Mexican holiday and stay afterward for a craft and playtime. Recommended for ages three to five years.
Family Story Time - Día de los Muertos
Saturday, October 31, 10 – 11 a.m. at Westfall Branch Library, 6111 Rosedale Court, 78201
We’ll read stories about this holiday, which honors loved ones who have passed away and celebrates their memories. Afterward, enjoy craft and playtime.
Día de los Muertos Family Movie Screenings
Saturday, October 31, 2 – 4 p.m. at Westfall Branch Library, 6111 Rosedale Court, 78201
Sunday, November 8, 2 – 4 p.m. at Guerra Branch Library, 7978 Military Drive West, 78227
Join us for free screenings of a vibrant tale of family, fun and adventure.
Spooky Cookies & Crafts for Adults
Saturday, October 31, 1 – 3 p.m. at Molly Pruitt Library, 5110 Walzem Road, 78218
Join us for a Halloween celebration at Molly Pruitt Library at Roosevelt High School. This party is just for adults and includes cookie decorating, bedazzling a decorative skull magnet for Dia de los Muertos and creating a mini fall-themed flower “booquet.”
For general information about San Antonio Public Library, including locations and services, visit the library website. Library staff are also available by phone at 210-207-2500 or by chat.