We are excited to honor and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Oakland Public Library.
Each May we recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
AAPI Month
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Children's librarians at OPL curated a list of titles that celebrate Asian/Pacific heritage and diverse Asian immigrant experiences.
5 Ways to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
Here are five meaningful ways to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at your library including books, cultural programs, and language learning.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Reads
Asian American Pacific Islanders Staff Lists
Celebrate AAPI month all May (and every month)
Don't miss these Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) voices in literature.
Putting the PI back in API month!
In honor of API month (and every other month!), a collection of children's books celebrating Pacific Islanders available at OPL.
Great YA Books with AAPI Stories
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these teen titles. See one of the authors at Asian Branch on May 16, 2024.
Celebrate AAPI month all May (and every month)
Don't miss these Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) voices in literature.
Putting the PI back in API month!
In honor of API month (and every other month!), a collection of children's books celebrating Pacific Islanders available at OPL.
Great YA Books with AAPI Stories
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these teen titles. See one of the authors at Asian Branch on May 16, 2024.