Decorating for Lunar New Year

Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane
, Northbrook, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf presents an introduction to the Chinese papercutting art as it relates to other cultures. She will bring samples of Chinese master artwork papercutting as well as showing beginner projects that can be finished within a few minutes. Chinese …

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

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

What is Lunar New Year? The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24, 2024. 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 …

Celebrating the Year of the Dragon

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Ave, Franklin Park, IL, United States

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24, 2024. It is a holiday observed by 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf hosts this children's event and …

The Chinese Zodiac and You

Lake Villa Public Library 140 N Munn Rd, Lindhurst, 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

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 Elm Street, Prospect Heights, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf shares about the Chinese calendar in relation to the Chinese New Year, the rites, activities, symbols, and foods associated with it and how you can participate in your own home. Whether it is your first time celebrating this cross-cultural …

The Chinese Zodiac and You

Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

The Chinese use the zodiac animals to inspire and encourage positve qualites in ourselves by learning from the natural world. The twelve zodiac signs were and are used to measure tme, compatbility for marriage, compatbility with a chosen occupaton, and …

The Animals of the Chinese Zodiac: The Year of the Dragon

Morton Arboretum 4100 IL-53, Lisle, 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

Niles-Maine District Library 6960 W. Oakton Street, Niles, IL, United States

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 9th to February 24, 2024. 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 calendar in …

Celebrating the Year of the Dragon

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 …

An Introduction to the Art of Chinese Papercutting

Prairie Trails Public Library 8449 Moody Ave., Burbank, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf presents an introduction to the Chinese papercutting art as it relates to other cultures. She will bring samples of Chinese master artwork papercutting as well as showing beginner projects that can be finished within a few minutes. Chinese …

A Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration

Cook Memorial Public Library District 701 Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills, IL, United States

According to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level. Gain a brief background on the origin of tea and its role in East Asian social interactions along …

The Chinese Zodiac and You

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, 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 …