Wake County Public Libraries is offering several programs to celebrate the Lunar New Year in 2026. Celebrate the year of the horse at one of these events!
These are free events. Make sure to follow the link for additional details and to register, if required.
Learn more about Lunar New Year celebrations in the Triangle.
Craft It: Chinese Lanterns
Thursday, January 22, 2026
7 to 8 p.m.
Morrisville Community Library
310 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC
Free
Adults
Create and decorate festive Chinese lanterns to brighten up your holiday. Registration for this craft is requested. Visit the library or call 919-463-8460 to register.
Lunar New Year Stories and Play
February 17, 2026
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Leesville Community Library
5105 Country Trail, Raleigh, NC
Free
For young children
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Stories and Play! Join us as we welcome the year of the horse by reading the Tray of Togetherness by Flo Leung, then stay and explore Lunar New Year themed play centers.
Lunar New Year: K-5th Adventures
February 17, 2026
4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Holly Springs Community Library
300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
Free
Grades K-5
Read, create, discover and explore through hands-on activities! Learn about the traditions and symbols of Lunar New Year, then get creative by painting your own wooden horse to take home!
Limited to 20 Kindergarten through 5th graders. Will start passing out tickets 30 minutes ahead of program. Preschool siblings will only be able to join the craft if there are enough supplies.
Lunar New Year: K-5th Adventures
February 19, 2026
4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Holly Springs Community Library
300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
Free
Grades K-5
Read, create, discover and explore through hands-on activities! Learn about the traditions and symbols of Lunar New Year, then get creative by painting your own wooden horse to take home!
Limited to 20 Kindergarten through 5th graders. Will start passing out tickets 30 minutes ahead of program. Preschool siblings will only be able to join the craft if there are enough supplies.
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More Lunar New Year Events
Check out our guide to the Lunar New Year in the Triangle or look at a quick list of events here:
Holly Springs Community Library
300 W. Ballentine Street
Holly Springs, NC
Leesville Community Library, Raleigh
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