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The Scottsdale Public Library is hosting a celebration for Día de los Muertos, inviting the community to participate in several activities. An ofrenda (offering) is set up at the Civic Center Library, where visitors can write notes or draw pictures to honor their deceased loved ones, which will be displayed on a community board.

Additionally, a passive craft table will be available for those interested in creating calavera masks.

The library will also hold a "Scottsdale for All Storytime" focused on Día de los Muertos, scheduled for October 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the Civic Center Library.

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