Join Palo Alto City Library as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage (AANHPI) Month. Enjoy special events and explore resources to honor the cultures, histories, and contributions that enrich our communities!
Library Events
Kids
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Storytimes: Join us for AANHPI-themed stories, rhymes, and songs on:
- Family Storytime: Tuesday, May 6 @ 11:00 AM (Rinconada Library)
- Horas de Cuentos en Español: Thursday, May 15 @ 11:00 AM (College Terrace Library)
- Family Storytime: Saturday, May 17 @ 11:00 AM (Mitchell Park Library)
- Little Ones Storytime: Wednesday, May 21 @ 10:30 AM (Rinconada Library)
- Family Storytime: Friday, May 23 @ 11:00 AM (Downtown Library)
- Heritage Tiles: Wednesday, May 7 @ 3:00PM (Mitchell Park Library)
- Aloha, Summer! Moana Sing-Along Party: Sunday, May 25 @ 3:00 PM (Mitchell Park Library)
Teens
- Heritage Tiles on Wednesday, May 7 @ 3:00PM (Mitchell Park Library)
Adults
- Author Event with Ron Lee on Sunday, May 18 @ 1:00PM (Mitchell Park Community Center)
- ESL Conversation Group on Wednesday, May 21 @ 11:00AM (Virtual event)
- YA Reads for Adults will be reading Picture Us in the Light by Kelly Loy Gilbert on Thursday, May 22 @ 6:45PM (Rinconada Library)
Book Recommendations
Children
Teens & Adults
- AANHPI Heritage Month: Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature - Adult Nonfiction
- AANHPI Heritage Month: Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature - Adult Fiction
- AANHPI Heritage Month: Bay Area Asian American Stories
All ages
- AANHPI Graphic Novels
- Ink of Inclusivity: AANHPI & Pride Graphic Novels
- Cookbooks to Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month!
Check our catalog for digital AANHPI titles!
eLibrary Resources
Access these resources for free with your library card!
- Check out eBook collections on Overdrive/Libby or Hoopla featuring Asian and Asian-American authors and stories.
- Explore Asian American documentaries & films on Kanopy.
- Kono for Libraries: Browse popular magazines from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and Korea presented in the original language.
Local Events
- CAAMFest 2025: The nation's largest showcase of emerging Asian and Asian American films returns May 8–11.
- Enjoy special performances, cuisine, crafts, and discussion at the South Bay AANHPI Festival on Saturday, May 17.
- Love food trucks and shopping for handmade items? Visit the Berryessa Night Market’s Garden at the Flea which will host food trucks, makers, and artists from the AANHPI community on Friday, May 16.
Additional Resources
- Asian Art Museum: Visit the museum in-person, browse online collections, or enjoy digital content from home.
- Check out virtual collections and exhibits, as well as audio and video recordings, at Asian Pacific Heritage Month, a collaborative project of the Library of Congress and other participating government organizations.
Supporting AANHPI
- Report hate at Stand Against Hatred
- Attend bystander training offered by Right to Be to stop anti-Asian harassment and xenophobia.
- Support AAPI-owned businesses, such as local eateries.
- Consider supporting these causes:
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