Each May, we recognize Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI) in the United States, honoring the diverse voices, perspectives, arts and cultural influences, and rich history 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 with your FREE library card! If you don't have your library card yet, we encourage you to #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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Celebrate New Spring | A Concert by Jessica Fichot Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m. Windmill Library |
Shimmy Mob Celebrates World Belly Dance Day Saturday, May 11 at 7 p.m. Summerlin Library |
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Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko in Concert Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. Clark County Library |
Kanekoa: Ukulele Powered Hawaiian Jam Band Saturday, May 25 at 2 p.m. Windmill Library |
Click here to see all of our AANHPI Month events!
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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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