We recognize Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI) in the United States by honoring the rich history, diverse voices, unique perspectives, arts & cultural influences of the AANHPI community.
Explore our FREE AANHPI Heritage Month events and a wide range of library resources available both in our branches and online 24/7. As always, you can #GetCarded on our website for instant access to our wonderful world of discovery about Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage, plus so much more!
Featured Events:
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Experience & Travel to the Beautiful Islands Friday, May 02: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | West Charleston Library Saturday, May 03: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Windmill Library Saturday, May 03: 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. | Whitney Library |
Latte Stones of Guam Painting Class Wednesday, May 7: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Summerlin Library Wednesday, May 14: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | West Charleston Library |
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Featuring Gary Haleamau & Kawili & Halau Hula'o Kaleimomi Saturday, May 10 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Moapa Town Library |
Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko in Concert — The Heartbeat of Japan Sunday, May 11: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Clark County Library Friday, May 30: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | West Charleston Library |
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Ho'oponopono – A Hawaiian Healing Ritual for Forgiveness, Peace & Love Saturday, May 24 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Windmill Library |
Movie Screenings at Windmill Library Friday, May 9: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Crazy Rich Asians Friday, May 23: 12 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. | Joy Luck Club Tuesday, May 27: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Moana 2 |
Click here to see all of our AANHPI Month events!
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Staff Recommendations:
These powerful memoirs cover a range of experiences from immigration, racism, and trauma to family, love, and the power of forging one's own path. Celebrate these incredible people and everything they've overcome to be able to write these beautiful books by checking one out today! Digital formats available, too.
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The Asian and Pacific Islands diaspora comes from over 50 unique countries. These chefs and authors bestow stories of wonderful meals -- from ingredients of modest means to elegant feasts -- as tributes to their heritage. May your heart and belly be full after reading through this list.
Explore AARP's list of the most memorable films on Asian and Pacific Islander history and culture (streaming options too).
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander authors and characters with these books for young adults!
These books are a great read at any time, but they're highlighted here in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
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