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: Dungeons and Dragons at West Indianapolis
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, 10:00am
- Location: West Indianapolis Branch
- Description: Teens are invited to join the D&D 5E club. No experience is needed and materials are provided. Have fun with friends and let your imagination run wild!
- Register Here
- Event: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, 10:00am
- Location: Wayne Branch
- Description: Join staff and volunteers from the Alzheimer’s Association of Indiana to learn about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Registration is not required but you will receive an email reminder (and it can help us plan).
- Register Here
- Event: Block Party
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, 10:00am
- Location: Central Library
- Description: Kids are invited to flex their creative muscles and building skills at our Block Party! Stop by the 3rd floor to create with LEGOs, blocks, and other kid-friendly building materials.
- 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.
