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!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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1000 Origami Cranes (Fourth Session at 3:45 PM)

3:45pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 25, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Registration Required
Event Description:

Please register each participant individually for ONE session. This registration is for the fourth session at 3:45 PM. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

1000 Origami Cranes (Fifth Session at 4:00 PM)

4:00pm–4:15pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 25, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Registration Required
Event Description:

Please register each participant individually for ONE session. This registration is for the fifth session at 4:00 PM. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

1000 Origami Cranes (Sixth Session at 4:15 PM)

4:15pm–4:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 25, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Registration Required
Event Description:

Please register each participant individually for ONE session. This registration is for the sixth (and final) session at 4:15 PM. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 3, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Origami Cherry Blossom Take-Home Kit

All Day
All Ages
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Del City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Create beautiful origami cherry blossoms in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander History Month and learn more about Japan in this take-home kit.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Koinobori Take Home Kit (Ages 4-8)

All Day 5/4–5/10
Birth-PreK, Kids
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:
Celebrate Japan’s Children’s Day on May 5th with your own handmade koinobori! In Japan, families display colorful carp‑shaped streamers to honor children’s health, strength, and happiness.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition

9:30am–10:30am
Birth-PreK
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us every Monday at 9:30 AM at the Downtown Library for Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Anime Shorts: Genius Party

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 5, 2026 @ 2:30pm.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by joining us for a screening of the short film collection Genius Party. The 7 animated shorts in this collection have a wide variety of stories and art styles.

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