Free Events for All Ages
From book discussions and conversation groups to arts and crafts and storytimes, find the right event for you at the Library as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage this May.
Watch Now: Ava Chin in Conversation with Maya Jasanoff
Ava Chin is the author of Mott Street, a narrative history of the Chinese Exclusion Act told through four generations of one family. Hear Chin discuss the book—written during her 2017–2018 Fellowship at the Library’s Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers—with historian Maya Jasanoff.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Reading List
Explore books for adults, kids, and teens that spotlight a range of experiences within AANHPI communities—plus, find out which titles are available in accessible formats.
Chinatown Heritage Collection
Discover Chatham Square Library’s Chinese & Chinatown Heritage Collection (CHC), featuring books and other items available for research and browsing. This collection includes multi-genre materials that can be explored on site and digitally.
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Research Resources
Explore resources for researching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage including scholarly journals, genealogical resources, newspapers and magazines, LGBTQ resources, and more from the Library’s Digital Collections.
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More Recommendations
Find books and resources for readers of all ages that celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage.
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