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Due to the Memorial Marathon, the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library will open at 12pm on Saturday, April 27th and at 2:30pm on Sunday, April 28th.

Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month

About Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Join us in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by attending our May events at your local library! Activities include take-home kits, in-person events, and an author visit with Amy M. Le.

 

Library Resources

 

Community & Online Resources

 

Upcoming Events

Asian American Pacific Islander Month- Family Take Home Kit

05/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 05/24/2024 @ 6:00pm
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month celebrates Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.  Celebrate with this take home kit that will include several crafts that represent Asian and Pacific Islanders.   A Koinobori ...

Art Around the World 3: Fiji

All Day 5/7 - 5/11
Wright Library
Registration
Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Wright)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:
Are you ready for another trip around the world - through art?! Each monthly Art Around the World Take and Make Kits highlights a different type of folk art from countries, territories, and people around the world. For May, in honor of National As...

Disclaimer(s)

Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.

We can only guarantee one kit per registration.  Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed.  Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.

Thank you for your help!

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

Take-Home Tuesday: Ikebana

12:00pm - 9:00pm
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Ikebana is the centuries-old Japanese art of arranging flowers. Learn about the history and culture of ikebana, and make your own mini ikebana arrangement with this take-home kit.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per registration.  Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed.  Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.

Thank you for your help!

Kintsugi Pottery

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by using lacquer mixed with gold dust. The result transforms the cracks and imperfections into works of art. Join us in this program as we repair broken ceramic planter pots! ...

Kintsugi Pottery

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:
Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by using lacquer mixed with gold dust. The result transforms the cracks and imperfections into works of art. Join us in this program as we repair broken ceramic planter pots! ...

Japanese Tea Ceremony

11:00am - 12:00pm
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:
Join us on Saturday May 18 at 11 am to immerse yourself in the beauty of a traditional Way of Tea Japanese tea ceremony, hosted by the Oklahoma Chado, Urasenke Chado school in Oklahoma, and the Japan America Society of Oklahoma (JASO), a non-pro...

Kintsugi Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Del City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Kintsugi is the centuries-old Japanese art of mending broken ceramics with gold. This technique reminds us to embrace flaws and imperfections—highlighting our cracks and repairs.  In this workshop, we'll use a gold-colored epoxy to glue ...

Disclaimer(s)

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

Kintsugi Pottery

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Description:
Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by using lacquer mixed with gold dust. The result transforms the cracks and imperfections into works of art. Join us in this program as we repair broken ceramic planter pots! ...
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