AAPI Heritage Month
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at EPL
Join us this May as we honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, and lasting contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Throughout the month, explore curated book lists, engaging events, and educational resources that highlight AAPI voices past and present. Whether you're discovering new stories or deepening your understanding, the library is your place to connect, learn, and celebrate.
Visit the Sinag Filipino-American Art Exhibit on the 3rd Floor of the Main Library. Sinag is a group of Filipino-American painters, sculptors, photographers, writers, and poets whose mission is to connect with other Filipino-American creatives to celebrate their heritage and increase their visibility.
AAPI Heritage Month Staff Lists
Audiobook Memoirs for AAPI Heritage Month
Brilliant memoirs from AAPI authors for May and beyond.
Sci-fi & Fantasy by Asian and Pacific Islander Authors
Celebrate AAPI Month by reading these great sci-fi and fantasy authors!
YA Reads: For Fans of Jenny Han!
This is a list for readers who love Jenny Han and are looking for even more Asian American authors!
Purple Crayon Players Storytime, part of a series
Join Northwestern University Theatre students for a joyous storytime at the Main Children's Room!
Events Celebrating AAPI Heritage
Purple Crayon Players Storytime, part of a series
Join Northwestern University Theatre students for a joyous storytime at the Main Children's Room!
Blueberry Votes
Oct 07, 2025
Blueberry Votes offers Illinois K-1 grade classes the opportunity to read 5 current Blueberry contenders and vote on their favorite!
Ghosts and Goblins and Ghouls, Oh My!
Get in the Halloween spirit with these thrilling titles!
Ghost Stories
Spooky season is here, so get ready to hide under the blankets and enjoy the chill from these ghost stories!
Book Clubs Celebrating AAPI Month
AAPI Heritage Month for Kids
AAPI Event
Purple Crayon Players Storytime, part of a series
Join Northwestern University Theatre students for a joyous storytime at the Main Children's Room!
Better Off Read
Purple Crayon Players Storytime, part of a series
Join Northwestern University Theatre students for a joyous storytime at the Main Children's Room!
List AAPI Kids Movies
Celebrating AAPI Month Through Film: Children's
Appreciating Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage in the form of some of our favorite movies!
Stories in Other Languages
LOTE4Kids: Children's Picture Books
LOTE4Kids is an online platform that offers multilingual storybooks for children in over 90 languages!