Chinese New Year celebrated at local library branches | Arts & Culture

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - If you can't make it to Hong Kong or Beijing, you can still ring in the Year of the Dragon at one of the branches of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Many Library locations are celebrating with craft projects, games, stories, and other activities.

Here are dates, times, and locations:

Tuesday, January 17, 6:30 p.m.
Mt. Healthy Branch Library
7608 Hamilton Ave. • 513-369-4469
PAPER LANTERNS: Celebrate Chinese New Year by creating your own Paper Lantern.

Monday, January 23, 4:00 p.m.
Green Township Branch Library
6525 Bridgetown Rd. • 513-369-6095
CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR: Celebrate Chinese New Year with games and stories.

Wednesday, January 25, 6:00 p.m.
Symmes Township Branch Library
11850 E. Enyart Rd. • 513-369-6001
DECORATE A PAPER LANTERN FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR! Celebrate the Year of the Dragon by designing and painting a dragon onto a paper lantern for Chinese New Year. Teens. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Saturday, January 28, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Main Library – Children’s Learning Center
800 Vine St. • 513-369-6900
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION: Ring in the Year of the Dragon with a martial arts demonstration by students from Blue Ash Shaolin-Do, Chinese-themed crafts, dancing, music, and more for children of all ages!

Saturday, January 28, 2:00 p.m.
Corryville Branch Library
2802 Vine St. • 513-369-6034
THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON: Celebrate Chinese New Year at the Library! 2012 is the year of the dragon. Learn about Chinese New Year, the Chinese zodiac and enjoy Chinese New Year crafts and activities. Copyright 2012 FOX19.  All rights reserved.

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