For many years on November 2nd, Meekins has celebrated the ancient Mexican feast known as the Day of the Dead or Día de Muertos, remembering family and friends who have gone before us. In the Mexican tradition, this is a day that celebrates the cycle of life because of the belief that loved ones’ spirits awaken and celebrate with those who remember them. Librarians interested in the Mexican culture adopted the annual tradition of putting together an altar or shrine which gathered together photographs, mementos, favorite foods, candles, and flowers in memory of lost loved ones and inviting our Meekins patrons to share. Who do want to remember this year?
Everyone is welcome to add your special person to the Meekins shrine set up in front of the fireplace in the John and Alta Black Reading Room. The shrine will be in place through Saturday, November 4, 2023. Daria D’Arienzo, Meekins Archivist. #throwbackthursday; #tbt.
Posted to Facebook 11/2/2023
