May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to pay tribute to Asian American and Pacific Islanders’ long-standing history, contributions, and rich cultural and artistic heritage. Enjoy this selection of books, movies, music, and other resources to experience and explore the history, traditions, and culture of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.
Books, Movies, and Music with Your Library Card
- Reading List: A selection of exciting fiction from Asian authors in eBook format.
- Hoopla Playlist: Access this unique blend of world music through Hoopla.
- Kanopy Watchlist: Access some of the most influential and interesting films through Kanopy.
Other Ways to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
- Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center features a specially-curated Care Package, a treasure trove of poems, meditations, films, and other cultural nutrients for times like this.
- Smithsonian features a Special Page devoted to contemporary American artists of Asian heritage.
- Asia Society Events features daily events and programs.
- Asian Art Museum: learn about the art and exhibits featured at The Asian Art Museum.
Greenwich Library staff are some of the most prolific readers in our community and are always looking to share their recommendations, no matter the genre. Looking for titles based on category? Check out what our librarians are reading and loving here: greenwichlibrary.org/staff-picks. Or, get personalized recommendations based on your reading tastes here: greenwichlibrary.org/forms/personalized-reading-recommendations.
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Greenwich Library
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