Throughout the month of May, come celebrate the diverse cultures, stories, and histories of AANHPI communities with us. Explore our reading recommendations, upcoming events, and online resources to learn more and honor AANHPI heritage all month long and throughout the year.
Displays and Recommended Reading
Visit the library to browse our Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month displays. Beginning May 1, librarian-curated title lists for adults, for children & families, and for teens can be viewed through our online catalog.
→ You can also check our TikTok for future booklists!
Library Events
- Too Good to Be Missed Book Group: Please Look After Mom by Kyung-sook Shin
Wednesday, May 13: 1:30–2:30 pm
Genre: Literary Fiction | Led by: Rosemarie
Participants can pick up a copy of the book at the Adult Reference Desk or check out a copy through Libby. No signup required. - Movie Discussion: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Wednesday, May 13: 7–8 pm
2022 | R | 139 minutes | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Action | Drop-in event.
Watch at home and come to the library to discuss.
- Chinese Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing)
Monday, May 18: 2–3:30 pm
Learn from Yvonne Wolf about this popular, savory Chinese snack, quick to cook and a staple of Taiwan’s night markets. Includes demo, samples, and recipe. Signup required. TPPL cardholders only. - Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang (VIRTUAL)
Wednesday, May 20: 7–8 pm
R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective. Signup required by 5 pm on event date. Limited to TPPL cardholders. - Out of the Ordinary Book Group: The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan
Thursday, May 21: 7–8 pm
Genre: Nature Writing | Led by: Jenn | Drop-in event
Participants can pick up a copy of the book at the Adult Reference Desk or check out a copy through Libby. No signup required.
Online Resources
Kanopy: Explore Kanopy’s curated collection of films showcasing the stories, cultures, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Hoopla: Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month by embracing the diverse histories and remarkable contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in this vast collection of books, comics, and videos on Hoopla!
