City Of South San Francisco: Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month

South San Francisco CA

02 May, 2022

7:31 AM

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Press release from the City of South San Francisco: April 29, 2022 The library is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with virtual and in-person events, along with resources and guides to learn more about AAPI Heritage. Book Lists Books for children and adults about the Asian American experience, AAPI history, culture, and communities: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2022 Romances with Asian American and Pacific Islander Leads 2022 Picture books to celebrate AAPI Month Library Programming Adult Services Virtual: Art Across Asia: Masterpieces of the Asian Art Museum - Thursday, May 19, 2-3pm What constitutes a "masterpiece?" Why are some objects considered masterworks while others are relegated to lesser positions? Explore some answers as illustrated by a few of the very best treasures of the Asian Art Museum. These are masterworks from the vast and varied regions we collectively call Asia, which stretches from the Mediterranean to the Pacific. Fabulous statues, ancient bronzes, mystic jade, delicate ceramics, and evocative paintings – let them engulf you in their amazing beauty and workmanship. Presented by the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco Community Speakers Program. Registration is required. This program is made possible by the South San Francisco Friends of the Library. Stream First to Go: Story of the Kataoka Family while at the library, or watch the recorded interview with the film maker, Myles Matsuno In First to Go, a Japanese-American grandmother recounts her father's incarceration during World War II and the ramifications it had on her family. Weaving through her story, her grandson's experience, and archival footage, First to Go brings you an intimate, inspirational, and emotional story of the impact traumatic events can have across generations. You can watch the documentary while onsite at the library, and you can stream the recorded interview from home. In-person: Adult Crafternoon: Paper Lei – Friday, May 6, 1-3pm Welcome back to Adult Crafternoon! To celebrate we will be making paper lei. Lei has a longstanding history within Polynesian culture that dates back thousands of years. We often see them at graduation ceremonies and other celebrations. If you have a soon to be graduate, learn how to fold paper or dollars (bring your own) and string your lay. Supplies are limited. Registration is required. Take home some recipes by famous AAPI chefs. You can find printed recipes displayed with our AAPI adult books. Can't make it to the library in May? No problem – download the recipes here: AAPI MONTH - RECIPES.pdf AAPI Celebration Picnic with the City of South San Francisco, Saturday May 14 from 11am-1pm May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. It's a time to recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Please join the City of South San Francisco to celebrate our AAPI community as we host a FREE picnic featuring food from our local AAPI restaurants. We will have an open mic for residents to share their AAPI heritage stories – we encourage you to participate! RSVP Required. Please RSVP to bit.ly/SSFPicnic Youth Services Virtual: Tagalog Storytime: Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 11:00 AM In celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for Virtual Tagalog Storytime on May 14 at 11:00 am. This event is a collaboration between Burlingame Public Library, San Bruno Public Library, South San Francisco Public Library, and Sunnyvale Public Library. Registration here: https://burlingame.libcal.com/event/9071941 Cantonese Storytime: every Saturday at 11:30am on Facebook Live Join Ms. Maggie on Saturday mornings at 11:30 on Facebook Live for Cantonese Storytime. Virtual Events - Non-Library Explore virtual offerings from other organizations to celebrate and stand in solidarity with Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and cultures. Kanopy List: AAPI heritage month In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Kanopy has curated a collection of films that celebrate the rich and varied histories of these communities in the United States. KQED's AAPI Heritage Month TV Lineup KQED is proud to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month starting in May with a special TV programming lineup. Online exhibitions and events with the Smithsonian Check out the Smithsonian's Asian Pacific American Center's online museum for artistic and educational content presented throughout AAPI month and year-round. United States of Asia America: Generations of Power Festival with the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center Each year, the United States of Asian American Festival (USAAF) presents up to 20 different programs reflecting the artistic accomplishments and cultural diversity of San Francisco's Pacific Islander and Asian American communities. USAAF showcases artists representing a diverse range of ethnic and cultural groups and aims to heighten the visibility of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) artists working in all disciplines - theater, music, dance, film, literature, visual arts, and more! Events will be online or in-person in San Francisco. Free bystander intervention training events available from Right to Be The AAPI community has experienced an uptick in hate-based violence recently; help your community and protect yourself with bystander intervention training. Learn important de-escalation skills, tips for self-care and care for others, and other strategies for intervention. Some upcoming bystander intervention trainings: How to Respond to Harassment For People Experiencing Anti-Asian/American Harassment - May 2, 2022, Time: 3pm-4pm PST Bystander Intervention to Stop Anti-Asian/American and Xenophobic Harassment (Available in Chinese) - May 9, 2022, Time: 5pm-6:15pm PST Bystander Intervention to Stop Anti-Asian/American and Xenophobic Harassment (Available in Korean & Vietnamese) - May 24, 2022, Time: 5pm-6:15pm PST Online Resources A non-exhaustive list of online resources to honor the AAPI community: Library of Congress AAPI research guide This guide serves as a point of entry for researchers seeking materials in multiple formats on Asian American/Pacific Islander studies and related resources at the Library of Congress. South San Francisco's Stop Asian Hate resources The City of South San Francisco has many resources, data, and other information to better protect the Asian American community against hate crimes. Fact Sheets from the Asian American Psychological Association May is also Mental Health Awareness month, as well as AAPI Heritage Month. If you want to explore mental health resources and information specific for the AAPI community, you can find valuable information in these fact sheets from the Asian American Psychological Association. Zines published by Asians in the Arts Started by a high school student in Georgia, the Asian American Arts Zine is a semi bi-monthly digital zine project featuring interviews, articles, fiction, poetry, and art. Internet Archive collections relating to the Asian American community Comb through the Internet Archive for thousands of items of information relating to the AAPI community. This press release was produced by the City of South San Francisco. The views expressed here are the author's own.