The Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) has announced the May 2026 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month theme: “Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together.”
This theme celebrates the strength and resilience of AANHPI communities, highlighting how coming together and supporting one another can create meaningful change. It emphasizes sharing stories, building connections and working collaboratively to uplift communities. The bridge imagery represents unity, innovation and a sense of belonging, reflecting the values that help AANHPI communities thrive.
Buder in Bloom : Flower Power Lei Edition
5/16 | 1 p.m. | Buder Library
Learn, explore and create leis inspired by Pacific Islander Culture. Kids. Teens.
Family Game Night: AANHPI Celebration
5/20 | 4 p.m. | Central Library’s Children's Library
Play video games and board games, and learn more about Asian, Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Cultures! Ideal for ages 5+ and their family members.
Buder in Bloom: Paper Lunchbox Craft
5/23 | 1 p.m. | Buder Library
Design your own paper craft lunch box inspired by East Asian Culture. Kids. Teens.
The Language of Art: A Painting & Calligraphy Class
5/23 | 2 p.m. | Schlafly Library
Explore the fascinating origins of Chinese characters that began as simple pictures and evolved into written symbols. Then, create a painting, blending calligraphy with elements of traditional Chinese brush painting. Adults. Registration Required.
Dances of India
5/30 | Noon | Central Library
Join us for Dances of India, a vibrant showcase of India’s classical and folk dance traditions. Adults.
The St. Louis Public Library’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month programming is made possible by the St. Louis Public Library Foundation.