Lunar New Year is a tradition for welcoming a fresh start to the new year, as well as for honoring ancestors.
We invite everyone to enjoy our book recommendations and join us at the Library for special programs (including traditional music, crafts, and more) celebrating the Year of the Horse.
QPL is also marching in the 2026 Lunar New Year Parade in Flushing on Saturday, February 21. We can’t wait to see you there!
Lunar New Year Book Lists
Lunar New Year Books for Adults
Lunar New Year Books for Teens
Lunar New Year Programs
Here are some of our great Lunar New Year programs!
Click on the link in each title for more information, and visit the QPL Calendar to see the complete list.
Celebrate Lunar New Year: Make a Citrus Tree in a Pot with Artist Natalie Leung (in Chinese and English) (In-Person)
During this bilingual workshop, we will create a citrus tree using floral wire stems and chenille stems as our main craft supplies. Come join us and create a fun New Year craft!
Wednesday, February 4, 3:30pm
Windsor Park Library
79-50 Bell Boulevard, Hollis Hills
Friday, February 6, 3:30pm
North Hills Library
57-04 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck
Saturday, February 7, 3pm
Woodside Library
54-22 Skillman Avenue
Monday, February 9, 3:30pm
Ridgewood Library
20-12 Madison Street
Wednesday, February 11, 3:30pm
Mitchell-Linden Library
31-32 Union Street, Flushing
Thursday, February 12, 3:30pm
Bayside Library
214-20 Northern Boulevard
Friday, February 13, 4pm
Sunnyside Library
43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, Long Island City
Wednesday, February 18, 4pm
Ozone Park Library
92-24 Rockaway Boulevard
Thursday, February 19, 4pm
Long Island City
37-44 21 Street
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Culture Bridge: Preparing for Tết: Symbols, Traditions, and New Year Flavors, Part One (In-Person & Virtual)
Join Katherine Tien Hung for an introduction to the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. Explore the cultural meaning of Tết and how families prepare their homes and tables to welcome the new year.
Join us on Zoom: https://queenslib.org/3Lac3
Meeting ID: 838 1832 5492
Passcode: 786856
Wednesday, February 4, 4pm
Flushing Library
41-17 Main Street
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Culture Bridge: Gathering Around the Table: Comfort Foods of Tết, Part Two (In-Person & Virtual)
Join Katherine Tien Hung as we focus on the role of food and family during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, including a cooking demonstration of two beloved holiday dishes!
Join us on Zoom: https://queenslib.org/4jLCm7M
Meeting ID: 851 6580 4369
Passcode: 439645
Wednesday, February 11, 4pm
Flushing Library
41-17 Main Street
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Celebrate Lunar New Year with Author Michele Wong McSween (In-Person)
Gallop into joy and celebration as we welcome the Year of the Horse with a lively event featuring interactive storytelling, bilingual activities, a fun horse-themed craft, and a special meet-and-greet with Michele Wong McSween, author of the Gordon & Li Li series of children's books!
Thursday, February 12, 4pm
Sunnyside Library
43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, Long Island City
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Culture Bridge: Year of the Horse: Spring Festival Concert (In-Person & Virtual)
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a special Spring Festival Concert! Renowned instrumentalists and accomplished folk musicians will perform traditional Chinese music, blending ancient charm with modern style.
Join us on Zoom: https://queenslib.org/4qarY
Meeting ID: 840 3932 9254
Passcode: 113012
Saturday, February 14, 2pm
Flushing Library
41-17 Main Street
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Celebrate Lunar New Year with Chinese Theatre Works (In-Person)
Every year, Chinese Theatre Works celebrates the Lunar New Year with an original “budaixi” (traditional Chinese glove puppetry) production featuring the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac. The Horse is the star of this year’s show!
Thursday, February 19, 4pm
McGoldrick Library
155-06 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing
Saturday, February 28, 2pm
Elmhurst Library
86-07 Broadway
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Culture Bridge: Lantern Festival (In-Person)
Join us and our co-hosts the Chinese American Parents’ Association, along with staff from PS 24, PS 120, PS 244 and PS 214. We will teach kids and their families how to make lanterns and introduce them to Chinese culture and customs.
Saturday, February 28, 1pm
Flushing Library
41-17 Main Street
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