Upcoming Events

May 27, 2026

Indian Chutneys

Hunterdon County Public Library

Learn to make quick and easy Indian street food “Dahi Papdi”! Find out what makes India the spice center of the world and how it has influenced cuisines around the world. Join us to cook tamarind, garlic, coriander and mint chutneys that give the blandest of foods the much-needed zing at a party!

July 9, 2026

Mango Tango

Union Public LIbrary

Enjoy Explore India is once again ready to offer its most delicious, nutritious, and stupendous workshop of the year. Learn to make the popular mango lassi drink. Enjoy a cool story about the generosity of a Monkey King from the Jatakas and make a fun craft. Let us build a better world together, one mango at a time!

Ages: 6 years and Up

August 6, 2026

Mehendi - The Art of Henna

Union Public Library

Mehendi is a popular folk art tradition closely connected with the celebration of life events. Find out more about the henna plant and its many uses as a dye, fragrance,

medicine, and more! Learn how to draw traditional Indian motifs, henna application techniques, and create your own designs.

Ages: 12 years and Up

August 11, 2026

The Clever Capseller

Piscataway Public Library

Join this fun and exciting theater workshop and enjoy becoming a star for the hour.

Learn how the clever cap seller outsmarts the monkeys; his intellect giving him great power!

Langoors a special species of monkeys from India are well known for their cleverness and feisty nature. We will go on an adventure through the jungles of India with the cap seller and find out what happens when he meets a group of langoors along the way. In this theater style story workshop every participant is going to be part of the show. So enjoy the limelight and get ready for some monkey fun!

Agesd 10 and Under

October 10, 2026

Diwali - Festval of Lights

Pscatawy Public Library

Join us for a cultural experience of a lifetime and find out how your friends celebrate this special festival! Listen to stories and make a unique holiday decoration for your home. Wear traditional Indian clothing, dupattas and accessories to get in to the mood to celebrate. Learn the Raas Garba folk dance and perform to the lively beats of dhol. Enjoy a scintillating display of traditional festival decorations and an elaborate visual presentation about the festival and traditions connected with it. Join us in magical lighting ceremony with your friends!

Ages: All Ages / Family Style

October 11, 2026

Festive Rangolis - Diwali - Festival of Lights Workshop

Paramus Public Library

Rangolis are elaborate floor drawings created to decorate a home’s entrance or at family events and festivals. We will begin your journey into the world of dazzling color and simple geometry through our rangoli demonstration. Anyonecan make rangolis using the simple grid system. So join us to explore your creativity through this ancient art!

Ages: 6 years and older

October 17, 2026

Dwali - Festival of LIghts

Union Public Library

Join us for a cultural experience of a lifetime and find out how your friends celebrate this special festival! Listen to stories and make a unique holiday decoration for your home. Wear traditional Indian clothing, dupattas and accessories to get in to the mood to celebrate. Learn the Raas Garba folk dance and perform to the lively beats of dhol. Enjoy a scintillating display of traditional festival decorations and an elaborate visual presentation about the festival and traditions connected with it. Join us in magical lighting ceremony with your friends!

Ages: All Ages / Family Style

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