LUNAR NEW YEAR LUCKY CAT PAPER CUP CRAFT (IN-PERSON)

Join us for a hands-on activity that is purr-fect for celebrating the Lunar New Year!

Wednesday, February 7
3:30pm
Ozone Park
92-24 Rockaway Boulevard

CALLIGRAPHY & SPRING FESTIVAL: CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY COUPLETS WORKSHOP TO CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR (IN-PERSON)

Come join us for the Lunar New Year and Spring Festival! To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, the Association of Chinese Calligraphy in America Inc is hosting a special ‘Calligraphy & Spring Festival’ event! This event is open to the public, and there will be teachers from the association writing Chinese characters, like ‘福’ (fortune), on the spot for everyone to enjoy! The program will be presented in English and Chinese.

Thursday, February 8
2pm
Flushing
41-17 Main Street

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION WITH A DRAGON DRAWING WORKSHOP (IN-PERSON)

Chinese artist Raymond Han will teach you how to draw a dragon in celebration of Lunar New Year. Supplies are limited and will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thursday, February 8
3pm
Woodside
54-22 Skillman Avenue

LUNAR NEW YEAR DRAGON CRAFT (IN-PERSON)

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Richmond Hill Library! We will be making craft dragons in honor of the changing Chinese zodiac. Get ready to be creative in community with others!

Thursday, February 8
4:30pm
Richmond Hill
118-14 Hillside Avenue

Thursday, February 8
4pm
Peninsula
92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway

CULTURE BRIDGE: CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR-KALEIDOSCOPE OF JAPANESE SOUNDS WITH DUO YUMENO (IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL)

Join Flushing Library as we present an unforgettable performance of Duo YUMENO, who will perform their dynamic repertoire, inspired by Japanese classical literature and poetry depicting the beauty of nature, historic battles, and universal human emotions. Featuring Yoko Reikano Kimura on koto (Japanese zither-like instrument) and Hikaru Tamaki on cello, the duo will present a versatile program of traditional Japanese music, which has more than a thousand years of history, from its ancient origins to contemporary composers. This program will be a live presentation with the option for the audience to join virtually:
This program is funded by a grant from the Starr Foundation.

Join Zoom Meeting: queenslib.org/46DG8YV
Meeting ID: 873 5830 2298
Passcode: 0208

Thursday, February 8
6pm
Flushing
41-17 Main Street

YEAR OF THE DRAGON WALK-IN CRAFT (IN-PERSON)

Celebrate Lunar New Year, the ‘Year of the Dragon,’ with a fun, simple, self-guided craft.

Friday, February 9
3pm
Arverne
312 Beach 54 Street

LUNAR PAPER LANTERNS (IN-PERSON)

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with this fun paper lantern craft! For children of all ages.

Friday, February 9
4pm
Briarwood
85-12 Main Street

Saturday, February 10
11am
Douglaston/Little Neck
249-01 Northern Boulevard, Little Neck

FUN FRIDAYS (IN-PERSON)

Join us to make Lunar New Year crafts.

Friday, February 9
4pm
Glen Oaks
256-04 Union Turnpike

Friday, February 9
4pm
Rochdale Village
169-09 137 Avenue, Jamaica

CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR: PAPER DRAGON ARTS & CRAFTS (IN-PERSON)

Join us in celebrating the Lunar New Year by making paper dragon arts & crafts! Materials are limited. First-come, first-served.

Saturday, February 10
2pm
Central Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica

Saturday, February 10
3pm
Bayside
214-20 Northern Boulevard

THE LEGACY OF THE DRAGON: LUNAR NEW YEAR MUSIC AND DANCE CELEBRATION WITH BA BAN CHINESE MUSIC SOCIETY

Step into the enchanting world of Chinese tradition, where the dragon embodies the spirit of its people, celebrated as the ‘descendants of the dragon.’ During festive occasions, amidst the rhythmic melodies of ‘dragons leaping and tigers dancing,’ people engage in dragon and lion dances or dragon boat races. The Ba Ban Chinese Music Society’s performance is a poetic journey inspired by the ‘Nine Sons of the Dragon,’ offering nine unique pieces that beautifully interpret the dragon’s cultural essence. Join us for a celebration that harmonizes tradition and innovation, inviting you to embrace the majestic heritage of the dragon. The program will be presented in English and Chinese. 

(IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL)
Join Zoom Meeting: queenslib.org/3RNysiq
Meeting ID: 862 4780 7429
Passcode: 0217

Saturday, February 17
11am
Flushing
41-17 Main Street
This show is sponsored by the Starr Foundation. This is a live show with the option to join virtually.

IN-PERSON ONLY
Tuesday, February 20
4:30pm
Queensboro Hill
60-05 Main Street, Flushing

CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH CHINESE AND KOREAN DANCE AND MUSIC, ARTS AND CRAFTS (IN-PERSON) (IN CHINESE & KOREAN)

Visit Elmhurst Library for an exciting Lunar New Year celebration!
11am: Celebrate Lunar New Year with Chinese & Korean Dance and Music and Arts and Crafts!
This year, as we celebrate the Year of the Dragon, artist Master Lu will help you make your very own colorful and beautiful paper dragon. Supplies are limited, and will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis.
1pm: Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with the New York Hua Xia Arts Association!
To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, members of the New York Hua Xia Arts Association will perform a dynamic variety show spotlighting Chinese folk music, folk dance, Latin dance, Peking Opera and other performances. Please Join us!
3pm: The Korean Traditional Music and Dance Center’s KTMDC Dance Company performance

Saturday, February 17
11am
Elmhurst
86-07 Broadway

CELEBRATE YEAR OF DRAGON WITH THE ORIENTAL OPERATIC ARTISTS ASSOCIATION (IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL)

The Oriental Operatic Artists Association will present cultural activities at Flushing Library during Lunar New Year. The event will feature diverse and exciting performances, including Chinese dances, songs, folk music, and opera, highlighting the rich traditions of Chinese culture. The program will be presented in English and Chinese. This is a live show with the option to join virtually. 
This program is funded by a grant from the Starr Foundation.

Join Zoom Meeting: queenslib.org/48h3If5
Meeting ID: 853 9453 4719
Passcode: 0217

Saturday, February 17
2pm
Flushing
41-17 Main Street

2024 IS THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON! (IN-PERSON)

Welcome the Lunar New Year with us by making a dragon through various materials! Supplies are limited - first-come, first-served.

Saturday, February 17
2:30pm
Fresh Meadows
193-20 Horace Harding Expressway

CULTURE BRIDGE: CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR: EAST MEETS WEST IN A SYMPHONY OF TRADITION AND MODERNITY (IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL)

Experience enchanting echoes of two revered traditional Japanese instruments, Shinobue and Koto, as they intertwine Japanese classic melodies with the heartbeat of world music. Join us for a captivating musical fusion, where East meets West in a symphony of tradition and modernity. This program will be a live presentation with the option to join virtually at zoom:
This program is funded by a grant from the Starr Foundation.

Join on Zoom here.
Meeting ID: 852 2934 7572
Passcode: 0222

Thursday, February 22
6pm
Flushing
41-17 Main Street

LUNAR NEW YEAR: MAKING PAPER DRAGONS (IN-PERSON)

To celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Dragon, we will make festive decorations from colorful paper, including dragon crafts from interlinked rings, and paper cut art of the Chinese character Ji, both of which represent luck and prosperity in Chinese culture.

Thursday, February 22
3:30pm
Windsor Park
79-50 Bell Boulevard, Hollis Hills

CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH SPECIAL DANCES AND MUSIC PERFORMANCES (IN-PERSON)

Join us on an exciting journey in celebrating the 2024 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon, with endless fun activities and cultural performances at Woodside Library! Featured activities include the performance of the Lion Dance and an interactive Riddle Guessing Game, followed by a series of presentations including festive dances, Chinese Operas, and much more!

Saturday, March 2
3pm
Woodside
54-22 Skillman Avenue