This May, and every day, Denver Public Library aims to acknowledge the wealth of histories, cultures, contributions, and influences encompassed within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA.NH/PI) diaspora. Learn more at denverlibrary.org/aanhpi
Tuesday, May 2, 4-5:30 p.m., Rodolfo “Corky†Gonzales
Join us for a celebration of Lei Day! We will make flower lei from recycled books and learn about Hawaiian culture. Supplies are limited. Ideal for ages 4 and up with an adult.
Join special guest Triet Hoang to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month through dance! This energetic and safe atmosphere is presented bilingually in English and Vietnamese and offers children a new way to express their unique personalities and emotions while peering into other cultures. Ideal for ages birth-8 with an adult.
Saturday, May 6, 10:30-11 a.m., Hadley
Saturday, May 6, 12-12:30 p.m., Athmar Park
Wednesday, May 24, 4:30-5 p.m., Ross-Barnum
Sunday, May 7, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Central Library, Floor 1, Children’s Library
Join us for a performance of gender wayang by Denver based Balinese music group Gamelan Tunas Mekar. Gender wayang is a style of music from Bali, Indonesia and consists of an ensemble of four instruments traditionally accompanied by shadow puppet plays (wayang kulit). Ideal for children of all ages and their caregivers.
Thursday, May 11, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Hampden
Bring in your favorite Asian inspired food recipe to share. Then, Rachel Waugh from the Museum of Food & Culture will guide us through an artistic illustration of our recipes. Registration encouraged. Adults and families welcome.
Saturday, May 13, 1-2:30 p.m., Hadley
Ever wondered what K-pop means? Join KonnectPop, a Colorado based K-pop fan community, to learn about South Korean culture, food, TV dramas, and pop music.
See traditional Cambodian dance performances, learn how to make a recycled hacky sack, and visit the coloring pages station for younger kids, while presenters talk about the significance of traditional Cambodian costumes and colors. All ages welcome.
Saturday, May 13, 2-3 p.m., Green Valley Ranch
Saturday, May 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Hirschfeld Towers, 333 W. Ellsworth Ave.
Wednesday, May 24, 6-7:30 p.m., ONLINE
We will have a lively discussion on topics including injustice and inequality. In honor of AA.NH/PI Heritage Month, we will discuss The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan and My Footprints by Bao Phi. If you haven’t read or finished the books, you are welcome to join, though you should be ok with possible spoilers. Registration required.
Friday, May 26, 4-5:30 p.m., Rodolfo “Corky†Gonzales
Learn how to play traditional AA.NH/PI games! Ideal for ages 13 and up.
