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!
Creativity and Protected Speech: Marc Fischer
Nov 8th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Artist, writer, publisher, and good steward of the zine landscape Marc Fischer will discuss his approach to zine publishing.
Events Celebrating AAPI Heritage
Creativity and Protected Speech: Marc Fischer
Nov 8th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Artist, writer, publisher, and good steward of the zine landscape Marc Fischer will discuss his approach to zine publishing.
Drop-in Family Storytime, part of a series
Join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun in this fall series of storytimes. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Neurodivergent Nerdout
Nov 12th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This inclusive drop-in event welcomes neurodivergent kids of all abilities to hang out and explore special interests. For Grades 1-5.
Drag Storytime with Mrs. Yuka at Robert Crown Branch
Nov 4th | 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Join in the joy! Listen to stories & sing songs with our very special guest from Drag Story Hour Chicago! For ages 3 & up with caregivers.
Book Clubs Celebrating AAPI Month
AAPI Heritage Month for Kids
AAPI Event
Creativity and Protected Speech: Marc Fischer
Nov 8th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Artist, writer, publisher, and good steward of the zine landscape Marc Fischer will discuss his approach to zine publishing.
Better Off Read
Creativity and Protected Speech: Marc Fischer
Nov 8th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Artist, writer, publisher, and good steward of the zine landscape Marc Fischer will discuss his approach to zine publishing.
List AAPI Kids Movies
Celebrating AANHPI Month With Kid's Movies
Appreciating Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month with 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!