We are hosting a special Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM! Community members are invited to attend the celebration and experience the arts, culture, and fun all centered around Lunar New Year. Crafts for all ages, photo booths, sparklers, and more will be provided. There is no charge for attendance and registration is not required. Add the event to your calendar, here.
“May the new year bring you new possibilities, new horizons, and new joys.” – A motivational quote for Lunar New Year.
Beginning at 11:00 AM children’s author Sylvia Chen will be talking about her book Tricky Chopsticks, down on the lower level of the Main Library. Sylvia will be signing copies of her book if you would like to bring a copy! Born and raised in Queens, New York, Sylvia is an Asian American children’s book author and the creator of #PBStudyBuddy, which features amazing picture books on social media for fellow creators, teachers, and librarians. Sylvia loves crafting picture books that spark kids’ interest in STEAM and creative thinking. Read more here.
On the Main Level, at 12:00 PM, Deanna Kwan will be holding an origami snake demonstration and craft in the Teen Room. Mrs. Kwan has been learning and teaching origami for over 25 years. When her son, Daniel, began to show interest in modular origami models Mrs. Kwan, as a mathematics teacher, was very interested in geometric models and learned many of the shapes over time. Joining OrigamiUSA and attending their Annual Convention, her love of origami was shared with over 600 folding enthusiasts from all over the USA and around the world. Mrs. Kwan teaches origami at schools, libraries, parks, origami conferences, arts festivals, health centers, and at the Paper Shapers Origami Club. In addition to her many accolades, Mrs. Kwan is honored to have been recognized by OrigamiUSA as the 2021 Teacher of the year. Read more here.
Throughout the celebration lucky coins, lantern painting, and other family crafts will be available around the library. By 12:30 PM, attendees are invited back down to the lower level to watch a rendition of a traditional Lion Dance, performed by Vizzio’s Institute of Martial Arts. Vizzio’s Institute of Martial Arts is not just cardio. It’s a legacy of technique at your fingertips. Explore Kung Fu and kickboxing classes in a fun and challenging environment, all while learning self-defense, gaining self-confidence, and cultivating self-discipline. Learn more here.
Finally, the celebration will be taken outside with the lighting of sparklers, weather permitting, in the anticipation of the beginning of the Lunar New Year!
Parsippany Library is located at 449 Halsey Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
