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Celebrate Lunar New Year

  • Central Branch; Cafe Louise. 1 Atkinson Street Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 0H5 Canada (map)

Celebrate Lunar New Year

Get ready to ring in the Lunar New Year! Many countries like China, Vietnam, and other parts of East Asia follow a lunar calendar based on the cycles of the moon. In 2024, the new year falls on Saturday, Feb. 10. Find related resources, programs, and reading lists at the library. 

Programs & Events


Lunar New Year Origami

Feb. 2 | 2–4pm; SOLD OUT
Ages: All Ages
Celebrate the new year by making decorative origami with Origami Canada.

Central Branch; Room A.

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Chinese Calligraphy and Zodiac 

Feb. 3 | 1–4pm
Ages: Adults (teens welcome)
Register for a  hands-on Chinese brush writing and painting adult workshop and learn about the Chinese zodiac and new year couplets. Presented by Three's Company for Culture. Materials provided. Cost: $15.

Central Branch; Room A/B.

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Tales and Tunes in Mandarin and Cantonese

Feb. 10 | 10:30–11:30am
Ages: (0-6 years with caregiver)
Hear and share songs, rhymes and stories in Mandarin and Cantonese during this special drop-in children storytime. Presented by EarlyON Child and Family Centres.

Richmond Green Branch; Children's Area.

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Lunar New Year Musical Celebration

Feb. 10 | 2–3 p.m.
Ages: Family (all ages)
Drop by our Central Branch to celebrate the Lunar New Year! Enjoy the musical stylings of the
Canadian Chinese Chamber Music Ensemble. 

Central Branch; Cafe Louise.

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Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with Afternoon Tea

Enjoy popular afternoon teas at the Heritage Centre. Two seating times available on Sat. Feb. 10. (10am–1pm; 1–3pm) in honour of Lunar New Year.  Reserve your spot today. Full details on the City of Richmond Hill website.

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Source and for more information: Celebrate Lunar New Year

Earlier Event: February 3
Richmond Hill Winter Carnival
Later Event: February 24
Art Exhibition and Sale