Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month

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

Teens

  • Heritage Tiles on Wednesday, May 7 @ 3:00PM (Mitchell Park Library) 

Adults

Book Recommendations

Children 

Teens & Adults 

All ages 

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

Supporting AANHPI