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 Wayne – Preschool
- Date & Time: Thursday, March 12, 10:30am
- Location: Wayne Branch
- Description: Preschoolers ages 2 – 6 and an adult are invited for stories, songs and fingerplays followed by an art and craft time.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Storytime at Warren – Preschool
- Date & Time: Thursday, March 12, 10:30am
- Location: Warren Branch
- Description: Preschoolers and their families are invited for weekly stories, crafts and more. Families and homeschoolers are welcome to attend.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Sensory Friendly Storytime
- Date & Time: Thursday, March 12, 10:30am
- Location: Fort Ben Branch
- Description: Join us for a joyful, sensory-friendly storytime designed for all ages with Miss Donna! We’ll share songs, stories, and a craft, along with relaxed sensory playtime where all ages can explore at their own pace. Everyone is welcome!
- 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.
