Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

In 1992, members of the U.S. Congress set aside an entire month to remember and celebrate the contributions that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have made to American society and culture throughout history. 

"The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants." (AsianPacificHeritage.gov, opens a new window).

Sno-Isle Libraries welcomes you to explore resources and events by, for, and featuring Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.

Library Events

• ​한국어 스토리타임 Korean Storytime - Tuesdays from 10:30am–11:30am at Mountlake Terrace Library
  어린이와 가족을 위한 한국어 스토리타임에 참여하세요! 이야기, 노래, 운율과 창의적인 활동을 한국어로 즐기고 책읽는 재미를 맛보세요. 놀이 시간과 미술 활동이 이어집니다.
  Join Korean Storytime for children and families! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and creative activities in Korean and discover the joy of reading. A play time or art activity may follow.
• 日本語ファミリーストーリータイム Japanese Family Storytime - May 10 & 24 from 10:00am–11:00am at Mukilteo Library
  絵本、紙芝居の読み聞かせ、歌や手遊び、クラフトなどを日本語で楽しもう。
  Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and creative activities together in Japanese as a family to prepare for the wonder of reading. A play time or art activity may follow. 
• Blue Skies, Troubled Waters: a WWII Story of Resilience - May 7 from 4:00pm–5:00pm at Oak Harbor Library
  Join Northwest author Brian Kimmel for a powerful presentation on his grandmother's incredible true story of survival. Blue Skies, Troubled Waters begins with a dramatic leap into Brooklyn Harbor and follows an American twin's journey through deportation, a WWII POW camp in Indonesia, and her family's ultimate return. 
• AAPI Heritage Month Celebration with Seattle Shaolin Kungfu Academy - May 16 from 11:00am–12:00pm at Lynnwood Library
  Join us for a celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month with a Kungfu demonstration and a Lion Dance from Seattle Shaolin Kungfu Academy.
• Meet the Author: Sarah Lee Reads "Peek-a-Boo" - May 22 from 4:00pm–4:45pm at Mill Creek Library
  Local author Sarah Lee will share her children’s book "Peek-a-Boo," written in both English and Korean. After, we will make our own peek-a-boo cards!
• One Book, One Coast with George Takei - May 31, at 2:00pm–4:00pm (Online event)
  The largest book club on the West Coast wraps up with a special visit from George Takei, author of They Called Us Enemy. We'll be talking to George about the experiences that led to the creation of his memoir, what it means to be a good neighbor and citizen in the face of overwhelming challenges, and how shared books and stories build stronger communities.
• Watch Party: One Book, One Coast with George Takei - May 31 from 2:00pm–4:00pm at Monroe Library
  Join us at the Monroe Library as we watch LA County Librarian and Director, Dr. Skye Patrick, and Long Beach Public Library Director, Cathy de Leon, in conversation with actor, author, and activist George Takei in celebration of One Book, One Coast, opens a new window!
  

All times listed are in Pacific Time (PT) unless otherwise noted.