Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Throughout May, the Library is celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, recognizing the cultures, experiences, and contributions of the AAPI community. Join us in celebrating with the book lists and resources on this page.

Programs

  • Library Explorers: Fun with Chinese Calligraphy 
    Our Library Explorers are invited to practice writing Chinese Calligraphy for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the calligraphy practice sheets found in the Library Explorer kits in May. Learn more about the Library Explorers program here.

Booklists

Resources

  • Kanopy 
    Enjoy films and documentaries by or celebrating AAPI people.
  • Hoopla 
    Explore Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with movies and TV shows on Hoopla.
  • CultureGrams 
    Experience the world through cultural information on more than 200 countries with CultureGrams and other resources in our Countries & Cultures Guide. In CultureGrams, explore all the U.S. states in colorful, engaging reports.
  • Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute 
    Learn about opportunities to connect with Chinese culture here in Colorado Springs with the Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute.
  • Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Resources for Teachers 
    This collection of lessons and resources for grades K – 12 social studies, literature, and the arts will help educators explore AAPI heritage with their students.
  • National Park Service 
    Planning a vacation? Take in some of these historical sites from the National Park Service.
  • Asian Art Museum 
    Find activities for kids and families and explore AAPI heritage in creative ways.
  • Hmong flute/qeej 
    Learn about Asian and Pacific Island Instruments in this video.
  • Japanese taiko drumming 
    Watch professional Japanese taiko drummers perform.
  • Traditional Korean music 
    Jump into the world of traditional Korean music with this video from the Musical Instrument Museum of Brussels.  
     

Regional History & Genealogy Resources: