Visit the Summit Free Public Library from February 5-10 and participate in a range of family-friendly activities as the library celebrates the Year of the Pig! Get in the spirit of the Chinese New Year celebration, as traditional Chinese decorations adorn the Children’s Department. A dedicated team of volunteers from the community coordinated this year’s events.
Families are invited to participate in the following workshops, all focused on traditional Chinese culture:
A Taste of China, Tuesday, February 5, 7-8:30 pm: Learn how to make Chinese dumplings, sticky rice balls, and “pig-style” cookies.
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Chinese Painting & Calligraphy, Wednesday, February 6, 7-8:30 pm: Participants will learn about the history of Chinese characters and witness a Chinese calligraphy demonstration. Kids will make bookmarks using calligraphy, draw their own Chinese art masterpiece, make traditional Chinese crafts, and play games.
Movie Night & Peking Opera Style Face Painting, Thursday, February 7, 7-8:30 pm: There will be a viewing of the animated feature film Havoc in Heaven, Cosplay (Monkey King & Mulan), a Peking Opera demonstration, and a photo booth. Popcorn and light refreshments will be served.
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The celebration of the Year of the Pig wraps up on Sunday, February 10th at 2pm with a Chinese Culture Fair. There will be arts and crafts, food, riddles and games, a traditional Chinese outfit contest with prizes awarded, a photo booth, and, of course, the traditional Dragon parade!
Reservations are required for the week day programs. Visit the library website at www.summitlibrary.org and go to the event tab to register, or call the library at 908-273-0350, ext. 825.
Chinese New Year Celebration week is made possible through the generosity of Ben Zhang, Realtor; ATA CPA Group, LLC part of BDO Alliance, USA; Investors Bank, HSBC Bank; and Asian Food Markets.