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:
- Night Owls Storytime: Wednesday, May 8 @ 7:00PM (Mitchell Park Library)
- Family STEAM Storytime: Tuesday, May 14 @ 11:00AM (Children’s Library)
- Special Family Storytime with author Oliver Chin! On Thursday, May 23 @ 11:00AM (Children’s Library)
- Little Ones Storytime: Wednesday, May 29 @ 10:30AM (Children’s Library)
- STEAM Lab Saturday: Blow Painting Cherry Blossoms on Saturday, May 4 @ 12:30PM (Mitchell Park Library)
- Family Craft: Cupcake Liner Dumplings on Tuesday, May 21 @ 3:30PM (Mitchell Park Library)
- Discovery of Anime & Manga: Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with Author Oliver Chin! on Thursday, May 23 @ 4:00PM (Mitchell Park Library)
Teens
- Button Making Pop-Up for Teens on Wednesday, May 15 @ 3:00PM (Mitchell Park Library)
- Heritage Tiles on Thursday, May 16 @ 3:30PM (Mitchell Park Library)
- Discovery of Anime & Manga: Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with Author Oliver Chin! on Thursday, May 23 @ 4:00PM (Mitchell Park Library)
Adults
- ESL Conversation Group on Wednesday, May 15 @ 11:00AM (Virtual event)
- Heritage Tiles on Thursday, May 16 @ 3:30PM (Mitchell Park Library)
- YA Reads for Adults will be reading Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean on Thursday, May 23 @ 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, opens a new window
- Flavors of AANHPI
Check our catalog for digital AANHPI titles, opens a new window!
eLibrary Resources
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- 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 2024: The nation's largest showcase of emerging Asian and Asian American films returns May 9–19.
- Join Chopsticks Alley Art and LEAD Filipino for their first AAPI Heritage Month Festival on Saturday, May 11.
- Enjoy special performances, cuisine, crafts, and discussion at the South Bay AAPI Festival.
- 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 31.
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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