Lunar New Year 2025

Fri 10/Jan/25

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Sutton Libraries

The Year of the Snake is almost here, and Sutton Libraries are excited to help you celebrate this holiday with a range of activities, events, and resources for all ages. Whether you’re looking to explore traditions, try your hand at crafts, or learn more about the culture behind Lunar New Year, we’ve got something for everyone.

 

Events and Activities


🌟 Lunar New Year Community Celebration

The Lunar New Year is a significant and joyous occasion celebrated by millions of people from various Asian cultures all over the world. The primary goal of this event is to share and celebrate the diverse and rich culture of the Lunar New Year with the local community.

This event also showcases the talents and skills of local traditional music and dance performers and artists, creating a festive and joyful atmosphere that brings people together.

Sutton Central Library
25th January  | 1PM - 5PM

 

🌟 Lunar New Year Fun: Calligraphy, Crafts & Culture

Join us at Worcester Park Library to celebrate the Lunar New Year. In this interactive session for ages 7-10, children will experience an exciting way to learn about Lunar New Year traditions, explore festive objects, and get hands-on with Chinese calligraphy and creative crafts.

Perfect for ages 7 - 10. This session will be delivered in English.

Worcester Park Library
1st February | 2.30PM-3.30PM

 

🌟 Cantonese Storytime & Craft

Join us for a fun and interactive Cantonese Storytime and craft activity to celebrate the Year of the Snake! Perfect for ages 2 - 4.

This session will be delivered in Cantonese.

Worcester Park Library
1st February | 10:30AM - 11:30AM

 

Discover Lunar New Year with Our Collections

 

📚 Physical Books Collection

With collaboration from our local Hong Kong community and their volunteers we have developed a book collection of almost a thousand titles of both adult and children's titles on a wide range of subjects. All available to borrow from Sutton library free of charge with your library card

 

📖 Bilingual Stories with LOTE4Kids
Introduce your child to the beauty of storytelling in multiple languages with LOTE4Kids, our online platform featuring children’s books in over 60 languages. Celebrate Lunar New Year by exploring enchanting tales in Mandarin, Cantonese, or English, available anytime with your library card.

 

📰 Read the News with PressReader
Stay connected with global celebrations and news about Lunar New Year with PressReader, our digital newspaper and magazine platform. Enjoy thousands of publications in multiple languages, including titles from China, Hong Kong, and across Asia.

 

🌏 Learn a new language with Transparent Language Online
Celebrate the global spirit of Lunar New Year by exploring a new language with Transparent Language Online! Whether you’re looking to brush up on your Mandarin or Cantonese skills or dive into another language, this free resource offers engaging lessons, vocabulary tools, and cultural insights. Accessible anytime with your library card.

 

📚 eBooks and Audiobooks
With Libby and OverDrive, you can access a wide range of eBooks and audiobooks about Lunar New Year traditions, Chinese culture, and more. From festive picture books for children to novels and nonfiction for adults, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Simply download the apps, sign in with your library card, and start exploring wherever you are!