Join St. Louis Public Library as we explore the experience of Asian Americans & Pacific Islander Americans in history and culture, and honor their influence on society.
All programs are subject to change to a virtual format. Programming made possible by St. Louis Public Library Foundation.
MAHJONG INFORMATIONAL DISPLAY
May 1-31 / All Day / Central Library
Drop in to see a set of mahjong tiles and learn about how the game is played! Adults
PAPER LANTERNS
May 1-31 / All Day / Carpenter Library
Learn about the lore behind paper lanterns then make one of your own to take home! Families
AAPI MOVIE AND CRAFT: MOANA
May 2 / 3-5 p.m. / Central Library
Tattoos were a rite of passage in many Polynesian cultures. Learn how to make a temporary tattoo using the Cricut while you enjoy a showing of “Moana.” Families
AAPI MOVIE AND CRAFT: CRAZY RICH ASIANS
May 4 / 6-8 p.m. / Central Library
Use the Cricut to make a hand fan, which is symbolic and important in Chinese culture, as well as Asian cultures such as Korean and Japanese. Adults, Young Adults
BOOK DISCUSSION: ALL YOU CAN EVER KNOW
May 5 / 11 a.m.-Noon / Machacek Library
Join us for a discussion of Nicole Chung’s memoir “All You Can Ever Know.” Limited copies of the title are available for pickup at Machacek. Adults, Seniors
SENBAZURU: 1,000 PAPER CRANES
May 5, 12, 19 & 26 / 2-3 p.m. / Buder Library
According to Japanese myth, making a senbazuru is said to bring good luck and fortune or grant a wish. Join us each week on Friday with the goal of creating a string of 1,000 paper cranes. All ages
AAPI MONTH CRAFT: HÒN NON BỘ
May 6 / 2-4 p.m. / Central Library
Hòn Non Bộ is the Vietnamese art of creating miniature landscapes. Join us to learn about the practice of Hòn Non Bộ, then create a tiny landscape to take home. Families
AAPI MOVIE AND CRAFT: TURNING RED
May 9 / 4-6 p.m. / Julia Davis Library
Join us for a viewing of “Turning Red” and make and paint a laser-cut panda mask. Families
AAPI MOVIE AND CRAFT: THE JOY LUCK CLUB
May 11 / 5:30-7:30 p.m. / Julia Davis Library
Create an iron-on tote bag inspired by a mahjong tile, and enjoy a viewing of “The Joy Luck Club.” Adults, Young Adults
FLOW THROUGH INDIA FEATURING DANCES OF INDIA
May 13 / 1-2 p.m. / Schlafly Library
Families will learn about India’s rich culture through an interactive performance of storytelling and dance,
led by Dances of India St. Louis. Grades K-6
HENNA TALK & POP-UP
May 17 / 5:30-7 p.m. / Schlafly Library
Alexis Austriaco, Henna Artist of Love is Mehndi, will talk about the history and origins of Henna application. Participants will receive a henna sample to take home. Adults, Young Adults (18-23)
ASIAN AMERICAN FOOD
May 18 / 4-5 p.m. / Machacek Library
Learn about the origins of modern Asian American foods while making crafts inspired by a variety of Asian cultures. Create a book of recipes and include fun facts you learned. Grades K-8
MINDFUL MEDITATION FOR TEENS
May 24 / 5:30-6:30 p.m. / Carpenter Library
Come join us for a calming meditation session on the mezzanine! We’ll briefly discuss different types of meditation before embarking on a serene, low-key exploration of the self. Grades 6-12
FILM NIGHT: EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
May 25 / 5-7:30 p.m. / Carpenter Library
Join us for a showing of the hilarious and heart-warming film, “Everything Everywhere, All at Once.” Adults
