East Brunswick Library’s Roots Project Celebrates Diversity, Different Cultures

Come by all January for a series of special events at the East Brunswick Public Library. On Friday, Jan. 3, at 3 p.m., the library will kick off the East Brunswick Roots Project with a party that includes some free refreshments. After that, stop by for several Roots projects focusing on the culture and history of China.

Hands-on Paper-Cutting Workshop with Master Artist Hou-Tien Cheng
Sunday, January 5 • 2 and 3 p.m.
If you’ve ever cut a paper snowflake, you have engaged in the art of paper-cutting. Learn from Master Artist Hou-Tien Cheng how to take your paper-cutting skills to a whole new level. Two FREE hands-on workshops. High school age and up. REGISTRATION REQUIRED online, by phone (732-390-6767) or at Library information desk. Co-sponsored by the Middlesex County Cultural & heritage Commission.

Living and Laughing by the Chopsticks-Fork Principle
With Cathy Bao Bean
Thursday, January 23 • 7 p.m.
With good humor, participants are encouraged to realize, understand, and laugh about how we all are at least bi-cultural (by ethnicity, gender, etc.) in a way that shatters stereotypes but explains the generalizations. Co-sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
For more information, please call 732-390-6767 or go to The Library’s website at http://www.ebpl.org and click on “News & Events.” Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: twitter.com/EBLibrary1, facebook.com/eastbrunswicklibraryPage