Chinese New Year Storytime Online
Join author Virginia Loh-Hagan as she reads aloud from her book PoPo’s Lucky Chinese New Year, a story about the traditional customs of the month-long celebration of Lunar New Year. It’s Chinese New Year storytime online!
Talk!
After listening to the story, talk about some of the things that happened in it.
- Who is PoPo?
- Where did PoPo travel from to come celebrate Chinese New Year?
- What does PoPo say happens if you wash your hair on New Year’s Day?
- Would you eat your noodles broken, or whole?
- What two colors did Po Po use in the directions they made?
Read!
Use your Library Card to check out books about Chinese New Year at any of our locations, or check out Chinese New Year e-books and audiobooks from OverDrive Kids right to your device. If you have never borrowed from Libby before, Libby directions and a Libby video tutorial are available, as well as OverDrive Support.
Click on a book cover below to enjoy four more video read alouds featuring stories by Grace Lin, Demi, Ji-li Jiang, and Virginia Loh-Hagan. It’s Chinese New Year storytime online, and more! Did you like these? You can find more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and enjoy even more themed reading and activity fun at the Library’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home.
Sing!
Tasty dishes, good luck wishes, Happy Lunar New Year! Join Sesame Street at the Lunar New Year parade and sing along to this exciting Happy Lunar New Year song!
Write!
Find some crayons or makers to color a Chinese New Year picture, practice writing the letters, or see if you can follow your way through a maze without getting stuck.
Play!
Take a walk and read a story as you go! We invite you to visit one of our StoryWalks®. Stroll through a park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Or Skip. Or gallop!
Here are some craft and pretend play ideas to enjoy during your Chinese New Year celebration.
Join Us for In-Person Storytime!
- Event: Storytime at Nora – Move and Groove
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 04, 10:30am
- Location: Nora Branch
- Description: A story time that incorporates songs and dance, and will help start a great day. Encourages language development and physical activity. For toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregivers
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Paws to Read at Michigan Road
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 04, 2:00pm
- Location: Michigan Road Branch
- Description: Beginning or reluctant readers ages 6-11 are invited to read to a registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. Its a great way to improve a child’s reading skills and self-confidence. Register for a 15 minute session online or by calling the branch at 317-275-4370 ext. 4.
- Register Here
- Event: Storytime at Fort Ben – Baby & Toddler
- Date & Time: Monday, April 06, 10:30am
- Location: Fort Ben Branch
- Description: Children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for Baby & Toddler Storytime! We will read stories, sing songs, and enjoy a craft.
- No Registration Required.
Lunar New Year Books for Kids
Celebrate Lunar New Year and learn about Chinese and other Asian cultures! Stories explain the Zodiac animals, family traditions and the foods that surround the holiday.
Need Help?
Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text, or email Ask-a-Librarian. The Tinker Station helpline at (317) 275-4500 is also available. It is staffed by device experts who can answer questions about how to read, watch and listen on a PC, tablet or phone.
