Celebrate Lunar New Year with Li-Ming Chinese Academy!

Social Hall, 2nd Floor

Join the Li-Ming Chinese Academy for an afternoon of music and culture! Get ready for an exciting celebration of the 2026 Lunar New Year – The Year of the Horse!

Join the Li-Ming Chinese Academy for an afternoon of music and culture! 

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD, Inc.

Celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year: A Special Program at the Wheaton Library!

Get ready for an exciting celebration of the 2026 Lunar New Year – The Year of the Horse! Join us at the Wheaton Library for a one-of-a-kind cultural experience, as students from the Li-Ming Chinese Academy partner with the library to bring Chinese traditions to life.

This special program will immerse you in the rich customs and festivities of the Lunar New Year. Discover how Chinese families celebrate this joyous occasion, learn about the Chinese zodiac signs and their influence on personality traits based on your birth year, and explore the vibrant world of Chinese culture through interactive activities.

Highlights of the event include a Lion Dance, a Shadow Puppet Show, demonstrations of Tai Chi, and an exciting yo-yo performance. The fun doesn’t stop there – attendees will have the chance to practice their yo-yo skills and even try their hand at Chinese calligraphy, creating personalized Chinese names and New Year fortune wishes.

Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of tradition, art, and community. Bring your friends and family to kick off the Year of the Horse with joy and excitement at the Wheaton Library!

Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-777-0678

Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.

If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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