Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage.
- Browse: Curated title suggestions for all ages.
- Attend: A Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month on May 31.
- Explore: Librarian-curated resources.
The month of May is recognized as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Illinois. Other organizations also honor this month as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Month.
Browse titles we suggest
More to explore
- Reading lists for kids: Titles by Asian and Pacific Islander creators
- Stream on Kanopy: Films and documentaries
- Available on Hoopla: Ebooks, digital audiobooks, comics, movies, and music
Celebration event
A Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month
Saturday, May 31, 9:15–11:15 am, Main Library
All are welcome at this celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month featuring:
- Music from The Sona Umbra Band
- Intergenerational stories of Oak Park APIDA mothers and families
- Appetizers/desserts from Oak Park APIDA restaurants
- Kids' arts and crafts activities
Subscription-based resources that Google can’t offer
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For kids
- National Geographic Kids: Enter "Asian American," "Pacific Islander American," or "Native Hawaiian" in the search box to get started.
- PebbleGo (preschool-grades 3) and PebbleGo Next (grades 3-5): Check out the Social Studies module to explore.
Genealogy
- Ancestry Library Edition (in-library use only): Discover your family history.
Language learning
- Mango Languages: Reach conversational proficiency in Hawaiian, Hindi, Japanese, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese, and more.
Newspapers & magazines
- Global Newsstream: Get full-text access to newspapers, news wires, websites, and blogs from leading publishers in Asia. From the GlobalNewsstream front page, select "International Newsstream" and then "Asian Newsstream." Publications include The Wall Street Journal Asia, China News, and The Bangkok Post.
- PressReader: Search publications by language or country.
