We're honoring the rich histories, diverse voices, and vibrant cultural contributions of the Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community — and there's no better way to explore them than through your local library.
Discover our FREE AANHPI Heritage Month events alongside a wide range of library resources available both in our branches and online 24/7.
Don't have a library card yet? #GetCarded on our website for instant access to a world of stories, perspectives, and traditions from the AANHPI communities, plus so much more!
Featured Events
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Friday, May 01 at 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Windmill Library |
Madama Butterfly | The Opera in Concert Saturday, May 2 at 2:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | Windmill Library Sunday, May 03 at 2:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | West Charleston Library Sunday, May 31: 6:00 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.| Whitney Library |
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Saturday, May 02 at 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | Whitney Library Saturday, May 09 at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Windmill Library Sunday, May 10 at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.| Summerlin Library Saturday, May 16 at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | West Charleston Library |
Experience and Travel to the Beautiful Islands Friday, May 08 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Windmill Library Saturday, May 09 at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | West Charleston Library Saturday, May at 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.| Whitney Library |
Click here to see all of our AANHPI Month events!
Featured Gallery Exhibits:
Streaming Video from Kanopy:
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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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