Lunar New Year: February 1st, 2022
The Lunar New Year (or Spring Festival) is a celebration of the coming new year. It begins at the end of January (the last new moon) and ends 15 days later in February (first full moon) in time for the Festival of Lanterns, where ancestors and families are honored.
Traditions: Deep cleaning the house, preparing and cooking traditional meals, & hong bao money envelopes
Zodiac Animal: Each year is associated with a different zodiac animal - 2022 is the Water Tiger which represents strength.
For more information visit: https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/chinese-new-year.html or https://chinesenewyear.net/.
Kit2Go: Pick up an activity Kit2Go (tween & teens) at the Rawlings Library while supplies last between Jan 22 and Feb 1.
Middle Grade Books That Tackle Mental Health
Now more than ever mental health in youth is being brought to light. Checking in on your children is a great way to connect and understand how they're feeling. Brightly has shared a list of books for 4th-8th graders that tackle mental health topics head on! Only one of these books (Running on Empty by S.E. Durrant) is not available through PCCLD.
Find the full list HERE
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