Relive the Magic of Storytime

Through March, CCST successfully hosted a 4-part coaching series for the 2nd Charlotte Cup and the 2026 National Chinese Poetry Recitation Contest. Guided by Nina Chen, over 120 children mastered vocal techniques and stage presence, transitioning from simple recitation to expressive performance. Discover how our students built the confidence to shine! (Sponsored by ASC Culture Blocks)

Spring is a season of renewal—when the grass turns green, flowers begin to bloom, and the world slowly awakens with warmth and light. On a beautiful morning at Matthews Library, families gathered for a joyful and immersive experience—Charlotte Chinese Story Time’s Spring-Themed Chinese Storytime and Art Workshop. Welcoming Children Through Music We began our storytime with a familiar favorite, “Open, Shut Them,”  helping children transition into a calm and focused learning sp

On February 21, Charlotte Chinese Story Time hosted our very first Children’s Lunar New Year Showcase at Fullwood Theater. Children from many cultural backgrounds and language environments across the Charlotte area took the stage with songs, dances, poetry, comedy, and martial arts.

On February 14, 2026, Charlotte Chinese Story Time hosted its annual Chinese New Year Cultural Fair at Hope Hall — and the response from the community was extraordinary.

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We were honored to be featured on Charlotte Today, a morning show on WCNC, to share Chinese New Year traditions and highlight upcoming community events hosted by Charlotte Chinese Story Time.

On Saturday, January 24, Charlotte Chinese Story Time (CCST) hosted a Chinese New Year–themed Storytime at the SouthPark Library Community Room. We were grateful to welcome 40 families for a morning filled with stories, music, movement, and hands-on cultural learning.

Charlotte Chinese Story Time welcomed over 40 families to a festive and immersive Christmas Story Time in Chinese at South County Regional Library. The event reached full capacity, with the room filled wall-to-wall with children and parents ready to celebrate the holiday through language, culture, art, and joyful learning.

Charlotte Chinese Story Time (CCST) is pleased to announce that we have been selected as a Culture Blocks program provider for 2026. Administered by the Arts & Science Council (ASC) in partnership with Mecklenburg County, the Culture Blocks program connects local communities with responsive, accessible, and meaningful arts, science, and cultural experiences close to where residents live.

We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 National Chinese Poetry Recitation Contest is officially open for registration! Children and teens ages 3–18 from across the U.S. are invited to celebrate the beauty of Chinese language and culture through spoken word.

Charlotte Chinese Story Time is proud to announce that our organization has been awarded the 2025 Best Cultural Leadership Award by the Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce (CAACC). The award was presented during the annual Best Asian Business Awards Gala held on November 6, 2025, at The Casey by Beau Monde in Charlotte.

Charlotte Chinese Story Time had the joy of returning to the 5th Annual Taste of China Festival at Downtown Cary Park. This was our second year participating in this wonderful statewide celebration—and it felt just as exciting and heartwarming as the first time.