Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024

Graphic for Asian American & Pacific Islanders

Throughout May, the Library is celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, recognizing the cultures, experiences, and contributions of the AAPI community. Join us in celebrating with the booklists and resources on this page. 

Booklists

Resources

  • Kanopy 
    Enjoy films and documentaries by or celebrating AAPI people.
  • Hoopla 
    Explore Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with movies and TV shows on Hoopla.
  • CultureGrams 
    Experience the world through cultural information on more than 200 countries with CultureGrams and other resources in our Countries & Cultures Guide. In CultureGrams, explore all the U.S. states in colorful, engaging reports.
  • Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute 
    Learn about opportunities to connect with Chinese culture here in Colorado Springs with the Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute.
  • Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Resources for Teachers 
    This collection of lessons and resources for grades K – 12 social studies, literature, and the arts will help educators explore AAPI heritage with their students.
  • National Park Service 
    Planning a vacation? Take in some of these historical sites from the National Park Service.
  • Asian Art Museum 
    Find activities for kids and families and explore AAPI heritage in creative ways.
  • Hmong flute/qeej 
    Learn about Asian and Pacific Island Instruments in this video.
  • Japanese taiko drumming 
    Watch professional Japanese taiko drummers perform.
  • Traditional Korean music 
    Jump into the world of traditional Korean music with this video from the Musical Instrument Museum of Brussels.  
     

Regional History & Genealogy Resources: