AA and NHPI Heritage Month

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month! Check out these upcoming events to celebrate.

Adult Programs

Ruth Asawa: Sculptor, Educator, Arts Activist
Monday, May 1, 7:00 pm
Virtual Program

MCLS Tuesday Book Club: A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas
Tuesday, May 9, 7:00 pm
Facebook Program

The Short of It: Hisaye Yamamoto
Wednesday, May 10, 2:00 pm
Hopewell Branch

Ukulele and Polynesian Dancers
Thursday, May 11, 3:00 pm
Lawrence Branch

“A Hyphenated Spirit”
Wednesday, May 24, 7:00 pm
Virtual Program

Washi Tape Craft
Wednesday, May 31, 2:00 pm
Hopewell Branch

Big Library Read Discussion: Tastes Like War by Grace M. Cho
Wednesday, May 31, 7:00 pm
Virtual Program

Children’s Programs

Crafternoon: Japanese Carp Kite
Monday, May 1, 4:00 pm, &
Tuesday, May 2, 4:00 pm
Hopewell Branch

Asian American Snack Tasting
Tuesday, May 16, 4:30 pm
Hickory Corner Branch

Asian American, Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Afternoon Adventures
Wednesday, May 17, 4:30 pm
Twin Rivers Branch

Celebrate Asian American Children’s Book Authors Drop-in Craft
Saturday, May 20, all day, &
Monday, May 22, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Lawrence Branch

Crafternoon: Paper Lei
Monday, May 22, 4:00 pm &
Tuesday, May 23, 4:00 pm
Hopewell Branch

Asian-Inspired Crafts
Wednesday, May 24, 6:30 pm
Lawrence Branch

Tween/Teen Programs

Kumihimo Bracelet Tween Craft
Wednesday, May 24, 4:30 pm
Hopewell Branch