Paper Dragons

Gung hay fat choy, kids! The Year of the Pig (year 4706 on the Chinese calendar) is quickly coming to a close. In a pre-Chinese New Year celebration, the West Wyandotte Library (1737 North 82nd Street in Kansas City, Kansas, 913-596-5800) is presenting a 30- to 40-minute performance of three traditional Chinese (Xing Jang) dances by students from Lily’s Chinese Dance School. Internationally celebrated dancer and choreographer Lily Zhang Li Taylor will lead the Ribbon, Fan and Umbrella dances at 6:30 p.m. The library ushers in the Year of the Rat with other kid-friendly activities, including Chinese lantern-making and a lesson on the animals of the zodiac. There will be light refreshments, and the event is free and open to the public. Children younger than 9 must be accompanied by an adult. For details, call 913-596-5800 or see kckpl.lib.ks.us/westpage/westevnt.htm.

Thu., Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m., 2008