Stories and Voices

Throughout May, various events and activities will occur at library locations to celebrate and recognize the AANHPI community. Events include:

Paper Flower Leis
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month by making a paper lei. Ages 5 and up.
Saturday, May 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Steilacoom Pierce County Library, 2950 Steilacoom Blvd.

Sumi Painting in the Spring Garden
Experience the serenity of expression through the techniques of sumi painting while exploring subjects from the spring garden. Ages 13 and up. Registration required.
Sunday, May 4, 1- 2 p.m.
South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E.

Eyelash Yarn Lei Making
Learn how to make a lei from eyelash yarn. All supplies provided. Ages 13 and up. Registration required.
Sunday, May 4, 1:30-4 p.m.
Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, 10202 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW

Inspiring Artists Workshop
Explore the artwork of Ruth Asawa and create a project in a similar style. Ages 9 and up. Registration required.
Thursday, May 8, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Milton/Edgewood Pierce County Library, 900 Meridian E., Suite 29

Saturday, May 24, 2-3:30 p.m.
University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Place W., Suite 100

Drop In and Celebrate AANHPI Month!
A celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month through the exploration of stations focused on art, engineering and more! All ages.
Wednesday, May 14, 3-5 p.m.
Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, 10202 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW

Fabulous Furoshiki: Japanese wrapping cloth
Learn the traditional Japanese art of fabric wrapping in this hands-on workshop. Age 13 and up. Registration required.
Wednesday, May 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave.

Asian Calligraphy
Learn the basic strokes of Chinese characters and three styles of writing with traditional tools and materials. Ages 13 and up. Registration required.
Sunday, May 18 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tacoma

Story Hour(ish) in Person – A story time for grown-ups
Join us online or in person in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Ages 13 and up.
Wednesday, May 21, 6-7 p.m.
Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, 18501 90th St. E.

Virtual Pierce County Library *Register for Zoom access information.

Samurai Undressed
Get up close and personal with samurai! Learn how yoroi (Japanese armor) was worn and see items a typical foot soldier might carry into battle. All Ages.
Friday, May 23, 10-11:30 a.m.
Milton/Edgewood Pierce County Library, 900 Meridian E., Suite 29

Friday, May 23, 2-3:30 p.m.
University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Place W., Suite 100

Filipino Cultural Dance Workshop
Experience history and culture, learning basic moves of the national Filipino dance, Tinikling. All ages. Registration required.
Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m.-noon
Eatonville Pierce County Library, 205 Center St. W.