Holi Celebration at NYPL with The Culture Tree

Date and Time
Thursday, March 13, 2025, 4 - 5 PM
End times are approximate. Events may end early or late.

Location

53rd Street Library
Fully accessible to wheelchairs
Event Details

Holi has been celebrated in the Indian subcontinent for centuries, commemorating the arrival of spring after a cold winter. It is now celebrated around the world as a way to welcome spring, embrace inclusivity and get messy with color.

Anu Seghal stands holding her picture book.

Learn more about the holiday with author Anu Sehgal, founder of The Culture Tree, who will read her book on Holi. This bilingual reading (Hindi and English) will tell the story of "Kahani Rangeeli" or "Colorful Story." After storytime, there will be art activity and Holi face painting. This event is geared for ages 3-10. The event will be held at New York Public Library's 53rd Street Library.

The Culture Tree promotes cultural literacy about South Asia through language and educational & cultural programs. Our goal is to create empathy, respect and understanding towards all different cultures and further inclusivity, while still helping address questions about Identity with heritage cultures.

Image of tree with text "the culture tree"

 

  • Audience: Children, Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Assistive Listening and ASL
ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.