Celebrating The Lunar New Year

Sycamore Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, IL, United States

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24th, 2025. It is a holiday observed by 20% of the world’s population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf will tell us about …

Celebrating The Lunar New Year

Cary Area Public Library 1606 Three Oaks Rd, Cary, IL, United States

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24th, 2025. It is a holiday observed by 20% of the world’s population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf will tell us about …

The Chinese Zodiac Animals and You

Deerfield Public Library 920 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL, United States

The Year of the Snake will arrive on February 10, 2025 and ends on January 28, 2026. The Chinese use the zodiac animals to inspire and encourage positive qualities in ourselves by learning from the natural world. The twelve zodiac …

An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Rd, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf gives a brief background on the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including three main principles of its purpose. She will relate this ancient study to Western traditions and introduce 10 common roots and herbs that are …

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Eisenhower Public Library 4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood Heights, IL, United States

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24th, 2025. It is a holiday observed by 20% of the world’s population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf will tell us about …

The Animals of Chinese Zodiac: The Year of the Snake

Bensenville Public Library 200 S Church Rd, Bensenville, IL, United States

The Chinese use the zodiac animals to inspire and encourage positive qualities in ourselves by learning from the natural world. The twelve zodiac signs were and are used to measure time, compatibility for marriage, compatibility with a chosen occupation, and …

Celebrating The Lunar New Year

Park Ridge Public Library 20 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24th, 2025. It is a holiday observed by 20% of the world’s population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf will tell us about …

Celebrating the Cherry Blossoms Festival

Indian Trails Public Library 355 Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling, IL

Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the Japanese way, through the cherry blossom festivals. Cherry Blossom season …

The Untold Story Behind Mahjong

Park Ridge Centennial Activity Center 100 S Western Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Mah Jongg came a long way from China to the US. This seminar will enlighten you about how that journey came about, what the Mahjong characters (AKA kraks), bamboos (AKA bams), and dots represent and the difference between Mah Jongg …

Celebrating the Cherry Blossoms Festival

Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL, United States

Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the Japanese way, through the cherry blossom festivals. Cherry Blossom season …

Celebrating the Cherry Blossoms Festival

Glenside Public Library 25 E Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights, IL - Illinois, United States

Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the Japanese way, through the cherry blossom festivals. Cherry Blossom season …

Celebrating The Cherry Blossoms Festival

Morton Arboretum 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL, United States

Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the Japanese way, through the cherry blossom festivals. Cherry Blossom season …