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: Indy Library Store Book Sale
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 10, 10:00am
- Location: Library Services Center
- Description: Public Sale Day is open to the general public.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Fiber Art Club at Fort Ben
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 10, 10:00am
- Location: Fort Ben Branch
- Description: Knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all kinds are welcome to join a monthly group of like-minded people who love to knit and crochet; no matter the level of proficiency or the age.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Free Notarization Services at Martindale-Brightwood
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 10, 10:00am
- Location: Martindale-Brightwood Branch
- Description: All adults are welcome (first come, first served) on the 2nd Saturday of the month between 10 AM-12 PM to receive notarization services free of charge courtesy of The Mobile Notary Network.
- 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.
