2024 Winter/Spring Concert Series: FAIVA O SĀMOA: AN AFTERNOON WITH FAIVA   
Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Central Library, 1st Floor Neil Morgan Auditorium  
Don’t miss an exciting afternoon of traditional Sāmoan music played with acoustic guitars, selo (upright bass) and ukulele, along with traditional Sāmoan percussion instruments that draw influence from the melodic storytelling traditions from throughout Polynesia. Fresh off the release of their debut album, “Faiva O Sāmoa,” lifelong musicians Grant Muāgututi’a, Vaea A’etonu and Tinifuloa Grey will provide a program of blissful harmonies and authentic music. Be ready to be immersed in the language, culture and musical arts of Sāmoa.

Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang 
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 4 - 5 p.m. | Virtual 
We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media. Registration required. 

Preschool Storytime & Craft: Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month 
Thursday, May 2, 2024 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Point Loma/Hervey Library 
Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills. For this week's storytime, we're celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  Stay for an after-storytime craft project featuring a new craft each week. "Take & Make" craft kits will also be available on the day of (while supplies last).  Designed especially for children ages 3-5.

Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間 | Pacific Beach Library, Children’s Area

• Monday, May 6, 2024 | 3 - 3:30 p.m.
• Monday, May 20, 2024 | 3 - 3:30 p.m. 

Join Ms. Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.    

Happy Readers’ Club: Kamishibai Storytime 
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 4 - 4:45 p.m. | Skyline Hills Library, Children’s Nook
Come join us to honor and celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a Kamishibai Storytime presented by Storybox Theater. Come join us for inclusive learning.  Everyone is welcome!

Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin (双语故事时间 周日 • 下午 2 点 儿童故事剧场 普通话 • 西班牙语) 
Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 2 - 2:30 p.m. | North University Community Library, Children's Story Theater 
Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime!  Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3. 
双语故事时间 
周日 • 下午 2 点 
儿童故事剧场 
普通话 • 西班牙语 

Kids Craft: Fan Making 
Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 4 - 5 p.m. | Rancho Bernardo Library, Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room 
A representative from the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum will teach participants about the ancient art of fan making and then show them how to make their own! Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Sensory Adventures at Skyline Hills Library 
Join us for fun sensory crafts and activities such as sensory bins, puzzles and more! We aim to provide a sensory stimulating environment while supporting cognitive & motor skills development.

• Rangoli Rice Craft | Friday, May 17, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Skyline Hills Library, Children’s Nook 
  On this adventure create your own rangoli design using rice! This is a great sensory stimulating activity. Rangoli is a decorative Folk Art from India that is created on the ground of homes entrances, inside homes, or courtyards during celebrations to welcome cultural and religious symbolism. Rangoli is made using materials such as rice powder, chalk powder, flower petals, colored sand and more.
• Cherry Blossom Painting | Friday, May 31, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Skyline Hills Library, Children’s Nook 
  On this adventure develop and practice pinching skills and cotton ball paint a Cherry Blossom tree! Cherry blossoms are the national flower of Japan and hold significant symbolism.

Arts and Crafts: Japanese Carp Windsock / Artes y manualidades: Manga de Viento de Carpa Japonesa 
Thursday/Jueves, May 2/el día 2 de mayo | 4 - 5 p.m. | Logan Heights Library, Children’s Area/La Biblioteca de Logan Heights, en la Aaea de los Niños 
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and get ready to celebrate the Japanese holiday Children's Day with this Japanese Carp Windsock craft! Kodomo no Hi, or Children's Day, is a Japanese holiday celebrated on May 5th to show respect for all children's personalities and celebrate their happiness. Families fly koinobori, or carp windsocks, to express hope that their children will be healthy and strong, just like the carp that swims upstream.

¡Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Asiático-Americana y de las Islas del Pacífico y prepárese para celebrar el Día del Niño, festivo japonés, con esta manualidad japonesa con mangas de viento de carpa! Kodomo no Hi, o Día del Niño, es una festividad japonesa que se celebra el 5 de mayo para mostrar respeto por las personalidades de todos los niños y celebrar su felicidad. Las familias vuelan koinobori, o mangas de viento de carpa, para expresar la esperanza de que sus hijos estén sanos y fuertes, como la carpa que nada contra la corriente. 

Crafternoon: Watercolor Cherry Blossom Tree 
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 4 - 5 p.m. | Balboa Library 
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, create your own beautiful cherry blossom tree using watercolor paint.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Origami Basics 
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 1 - 2 p.m. | Logan Heights Library, Seminar Room 1 
Learn the basics of origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. All ages welcome. While supplies last.  

Create-It Thursday at Skyline Hills Library 
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we're exploring Indian art and culture. All programs occur at 4 - 4:45 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Registration required.  

• Thursday, May 2, 2024 | Indian Paisley Design Transfer | Registration required
  Join us to create your own Paisley design! Art and textiles in India have very intricate designs. This project explores a method of transferring designs and results in a beautiful piece.  
• Thursday, May 9, 2024 | DIY Koinobori Japanese Flying Carps | Registration required
  Join us to make your very own Koinobori Japanese Carp to fly around! These windsocks are traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Tango no sekku or Children's Day!
• Thursday, May 16, 2024 | Miniature Pahiyas House | Registration required 
  Join us to explore Filipino heritage and celebrate the colorful Pahiyas Festival by crafting your very own miniature Pahiyas house!  
• Thursday, May 23, 2024 | Japanese Kite Making | Registration required
  Join us for this fun craft with Back From Tombouctou! Japanese Kite Making is a hands-on, interactive activity where participants make and decorate a Kite with an elaborate Japanese design. Kids can make and get excited about flying their own works of art.  
• Thursday, May 30, 2024 | Origami Lotus Flower | Registration required
  Join us to explore and learn about origami, the Japanese method of folding paper, with this lotus flower craft. The lotus flower is the national flower of several countries including India, Vietnam, and Thailand.  

Asian Story Theatre: Two Dragons 
Thursday, May 2, 2024 | 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Rancho Bernardo Library, Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room 
Asian Story Theatre presents Two Dragons: a play featuring two stories, Naga and the Princess and The Dragon Pearl. Naga and the Princess uses traditional shadow puppets from Indonesia to tell the popular story of a headstrong young princess determined to have her way. Featuring clowns, Balinese music, and the magical naga creatures from that storytelling tradition, legendary snake-like dragons with the power to transform into human form. This story is paired with The Dragon Pearl, the lovely and lyrical Chinese origin story of a river dragon, and the industrious young girl who is remembered for her sacrifice that makes it possible. Join us for a magical showing celebrating dragon folktales.

Korean Pungmul Performance 
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 11 - 11:30 a.m. | Ocean Beach Library 
Celebrate the unique culture and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) at the library by watching a high-energy, super fun performance by the San Diego Korean Pungmul Institute. Pungmul is a Korean folk music tradition that includes drumming, dancing, and singing.

AAPI Heritage Month Celebration: Kuchipudi Performance 
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 3 - 3:30 p.m. | North University Community Library, West Lawn 
We will host a performance of Kuchipudi, a traditional dance form originating from the Andhra Pradesh region of India. It combines intricate footwork, expressive facial expressions, and graceful movements to narrate stories from Indian mythology and folklore. The rich cultural heritage and diversity of South India will be shared with the broader community.

Music of Southeast Asia 
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Mission Hills Library, Community Room 
Bernard Ellorin, Ph.D., will explore the music of Southeast Asia, a region known for the conservation of Indigenous, colonial, and post-colonial heritages. From gong ensembles to improvisatory singing, this presentation focuses on music from diverse communities of practice. Divided between land and sea, Southeast Asian music reflects the landscape and belief systems of the people.

Pakiramdam/Feeling (AAPI Mental Health Workshop) 
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | North University Community Library, Community Room 
Community partner Breaking Down Barriers presents an engaging and interactive discussion on AAPI mental health and wellness practices. In this workshop, we will define and interpret the term “Pakiramdam”/Feeling and identify ways to apply this practice to better support ourselves as we move through our daily routines. Registration encouraged, but not required.

Japanese Basket Weaving Workshop 
Monday, May 20, 2024 | 5 - 7 p.m. | Rancho Bernardo Library 
Join us and learn the art of Japanese basket weaving. All materials will be provided. 
Registration is required.

Picture This at Pacific Beach Library 

• Better Luck Tomorrow (2002) | Monday, May 20, 2024 | 4 - 5:45 p.m. 
  Justin Lin directed and co-wrote this drama about a group of Asian-American scholars turned gangstas in affluent Orange County, California. A scathing look at teen hubris and moral disintegration. The story is loosely based on a 1992 murder case.  Starring: Parry Shen, Jason Tobin, Sung Kang, Roger Fan, Karin Anna Cheung. Rated R. 
• Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) | Friday, May 24, 2024 | 1 - 3:15 p.m.
  Shang-Chi must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization.  Starring: Simu Liu, Tony Leung, Awkwafina, Ben Kingsley, Meng'er Zhang. Rated R.