Asian, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Austin Public Library is proud to celebrate Asian, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AHPI) Heritage Month.
Observed annually in May, Asian, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a time to reflect upon and celebrate the remarkable role of the AHPI community in our nation’s history.
Virtual Read Watch Talk
Virtual Read Watch Talk
Past Lives
Tuesday, May 6 - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South
Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South
In-Person & Virtual
Wednesday, May 7 - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMTwin Oaks Branch1800 S. Fifth St.
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The Crafty Adult: Sarah Doan's Art Workshop
The Crafty Adult: Sarah Doan's Art Workshop
Exploring Culture Through Food Art
Friday, May 9 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMTwin Oaks Branch1800 S. Fifth St.
The Crafty Adult: Wild Plant Ikebana | Ikebana con Plantas Silvestres
The Crafty Adult: Wild Plant Ikebana | Ikebana con Plantas Silvestres
featuring/Presentado por Sari Fujimaru
Friday, May 9 - 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMSoutheast Branch5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd.
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Varta: A Storytelling Festival Celebrating South-Asia
Varta: A Storytelling Festival Celebrating South-Asia
Saturday, May 10 - 10:30 AM to 3:00 PMHampton Branch at Oak Hill5125 Convict Hill Rd.
Sarah Doan’s Art Workshop
Sarah Doan’s Art Workshop
Exploring Culture Through Food Art
Saturday, May 10 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMTwin Oaks Branch1800 S. Fifth St.
Moana Make & Watch
Moana Make & Watch
Craft, relax, and journey with Moana
Saturday, May 10 - 2:00 PM to 3:30 PMCepeda Branch651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd.
Tips for Japan Travel
Tips for Japan Travel
Saturday, May 10 - 2:30 PM to 4:00 PMUniversity Hills Branch4721 Loyola Ln.
Sew Fun: Asian Dumpling Critters
Sew Fun: Asian Dumpling Critters
Coser Divertido
Tuesday, May 13 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMLittle Walnut Creek Branch835 W. Rundberg Ln.
Cooking Club presents Eat the World with Common Threads
Cooking Club presents Eat the World with Common Threads
Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month
Tuesday, May 13 - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMCentral Library710 W. César Chávez St.
Demonstration Area (1st floor)
Books and Breweries
Books and Breweries
Tuesday, May 13 - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMCentral Machine Works4824 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
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Fantasy Book Club
Fantasy Book Club
Wednesday, May 14 - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMCentral Library710 W. César Chávez St.
The Den (6th floor)
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Milwood Movie Night
Milwood Movie Night
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Thursday, May 15 - 6:00 PM to 7:45 PMMilwood Branch12500 Amherst Dr.
Slipper Summit: A day of Storytelling & Solidarity for Asian Creatives
Slipper Summit: A day of Storytelling & Solidarity for Asian Creatives
Saturday, May 17 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMCentral Library710 W. César Chávez St.
Special Event Center (1st floor)
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Indonesian Angklung and Dance Performance
Indonesian Angklung and Dance Performance
Saturday, May 17 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMWindsor Park Branch5833 Westminster Dr.
Music and Art with Peelander Yellow!
Music and Art with Peelander Yellow!
Listen, dance, and create!
Saturday, May 17 - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMUniversity Hills Branch4721 Loyola Ln.
Artist Reception for Roots Unveiled: Exploring the Chinese Experience
Artist Reception for Roots Unveiled: Exploring the Chinese Experience
Sunday, May 18 - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PMCentral Library710 W. César Chávez St.
Gallery (2nd floor)
The Crafty Adult: Wild Plant Ikebana
The Crafty Adult: Wild Plant Ikebana
featuring Sari Fujimaru
Monday, May 19 - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMMenchaca Road Branch5500 Menchaca Rd.
Crafternoon: All-Ages AHPI Heritage Month Edition!
Crafternoon: All-Ages AHPI Heritage Month Edition!
Tuesday, May 20 - 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMSoutheast Branch5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd.
The Crafty Adult: Sarah Doan's Art Workshop| Manualidades para Adultos: Taller de Arte con Sarah Doan
The Crafty Adult: Sarah Doan's Art Workshop| Manualidades para Adultos: Taller de Arte con Sarah Doan
Exploring Culture Through Food Art
Tuesday, May 20 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMSoutheast Branch5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd.