Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with the Library!

Check out booklists, displays, resources, and programs this May and beyond!

This celebration was originally commemorated in 1977 as Pacific/Asian American Week and was observed the first 10 days of May. Over the years, the recognition has evolved and changed into a month-long celebration, recognizing and including a wider group of identities in the Asian and Pacific diaspora.

The month of May was chosen for its historical relevance. The first Japanese immigrants came to the United States on May 7, 1843, and the Transcontinental Railroad was completed on May 10, 1869, an endeavor almost entirely built by Chinese laborers.

Throughout the month of May, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will amplify the AANHPI identities through booklists, displays, resources, and programs in our locations and communities.

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Special Event

AANHPI Month Celebration with Flying Strings Youth Ensemble

Sat., May. 03 1:00 pm

Main (Oakland)

Join us for a special performance by the Flying Strings Youth Ensemble, a group of talented young musicians playing various instruments blending traditional Chinese and western music.