Library celebrates Day of the Child

CALEXICO – Girls and boys dressed as their favorite cartoon characters celebrated Día del Niño (Day of the Child) at Camarena Memorial Library on Thursday.

“We invited the community to the smartest place on Earth, which is the library,” said Lizeth Legaspi, library manager. “It is a Latin celebration to commemorate our children and promote literacy.”

The family event included activities such as book readings and giveaways, refreshments, and outdoor activities.

For parents, this also represented a return to normalcy following the pandemic, and for children, it served as a reminder they are important and appreciated.

“We celebrate their youth and highlight our love for our children,” said Karen Alvarez, local resident.

FROM LEFT: Darcy Pendley, Rebbeca Goodsell and Reanna Carmelo sport their cartoon character costumes Thursday during Camarena Memorial Library’s Día del Niño celebration in Calexico.

Kids and parents enjoyed outdoor activities to celebrate Día del Niño at Camarena Memorial Library on Thursday.

Paula Gonzalez shows off her craft project during Thursday’s Día del Niño event at Camarena Memorial Library in Calexico.

A child works on her latest masterpiece during Camarena Memorial Library’s Día del Niño event on Thursday in Calexico.