Upcoming Events

Narrated by my grandmother this unique interactive story never failed to fill us with excitement as children especially because it ended in a beautiful peacock illustration. A great lesson in town planning, civics, and community building the story is truly full of surprises. In this crafty story time workshop Monmouth County library participants will learn about the national bird of India and see how the peacock motif is used in Indian arts!

Ages: 4 - 10 years

‍

The beats of Indian music and cool dance styles of India are fast becoming part of mainstream culture through its cinema. Join us to explore the unique relationship we as Americans share with India through our popular culture. So put on your favorite dancing shoes and get ready to move and groove Bollywood style!

‍

‍

The ancient art of block printing makes designing beautiful scarves fun and easy! Each participant receives a kit with a white pure cotton "dupatta" or a long scarf and a hand-carved wood block to make their beautiful creation. Learn about the history of print making and the technique of block printing while making your own scarf. Best of all, at the end of the workshop you can walk out wearing a beautiful scarf or with a gift for a friend or or a loved one!

‍

Ages: Adults

‍

Enjoy spell-binding folk songs from the desert state of Rajasthan. Learn the graceful Ghoomar dance. Dress in colorful traditional outfits and wear exquisite jewelry, bangles, and more! Let the lovely folk lyrics about love, family, and everyday life touch the rhythm of your heart and move your body to the beats of the dhol!

‍

‍

Join us for an Indian cultural "mela" to experience India through its arts and crafts while sipping on a glass of cool mango lassi!

Learn about the diverse cultures of the Indian sub-continent through a special exhibit of wall hangings from differrent states of ndia. Enjoy wearing Indian turbans, traditional outfits, accessories, and take family photos at our specail photo op area. Create a beautiful art work inspired by the folk art of Rangoli, floor designs created in front of homes and at festivals to welcome people. Learn some cool Indian dance move as you listen to fun Bollywood music.Then continue enjoying with Enjoy Explore India's 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!

‍

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!

‍

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

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

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

‍

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

‍