Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at Anne Arundel County Public Library
May 1–5, 2025
Various Branches | All Ages

Join Anne Arundel County Public Library for a week of engaging programs honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! From cultural performances to book discussions, bilingual storytimes to bonsai workshops—there’s something for everyone.

Featured Events Include:

Books & Brews at Blues
The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo
May 1, 6–7 PM | Discoveries: The Library at the Mall (Offsite)
Coffee, dessert, and conversation on modern retellings of literary classics.

Hallyu Club Meetup
Dive into East Asian pop culture—from K-pop to anime!
May 1, 6–7:30 PM | Deale Library

Urdu Bilingual Storytime
Stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Urdu.
May 3, 10:30–11 AM | Severn Library

Prakriti Dance Performance: Through Fish Eyes
Bharata Natyam performance exploring ocean ecology.
May 3, 2–3 PM | Busch Annapolis Library

Bonsai Basics Workshop (Registration Full)
Learn the art of bonsai with experts from the Maryland Bonsai Association.
May 3, 2–4 PM | Discoveries: The Library at the Mall

Movie Mondays: Past Lives
International film screening with coffee and snacks.
May 5, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM | Mountain Road Library

Anime & Manga Club
A community for teens who love anime and manga.
May 5, 6–7 PM | Deale Library

Programs are free and open to the public. Some may require registration.