24-04-2025
Dayton Library celebrates AANHPI heritage month events
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Dayton Metro Library is offering a selection of programs this May to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
The New Lebanon Branch, 715 W. Main St., will host a Thursday Matinee screening of 'Minari' (2020, PG-13) on May 1, from 2-4 p.m. The film follows a family of South Korean immigrants adjusting to rural life in 1980s America. (Adults only.)
The romance book club 'Between the Sheets' will meet at the Miami Township Branch, 2718 Lyons Road, on Saturday, May 10, from 1-2 p.m. They will read 'Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors' by Sonali Dev, then discuss it. (Adults only.)
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Guests can learn about hula culture at the Olohana Polynesian dances over two consecutive Mondays. (All ages.)
May 12, 7-8 p.m., at the Miami Township Branch, 2718 Lyons Road.
May 19, 7-8 pm, at the Huber Heights Branch, 6243 Brandt Pike.
Teens will be invited to make mandalas at the Southeast Branch, 21 Watervliet Ave. on Tuesday, May 27, from 4-5:30 p.m. A mandala is a style of geometric art that is significant to many Eastern religions. (Teens only.)
Kids will learn about the art of folding paper at an origami paper craft event at the Trotwood Branch, 855 E Main St. on Thursday, May 29, from 4-5 p.m. (Registration required. First through fourth grade.)
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There will be special storytimes to honor AANHPI heritage.
On Friday, May 2, and May 30, from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Trotwood Branch, 855 E Main St. This is for preschool and kindergarten-aged kids.
On Saturday, May 3, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Huber Heights Branch, 6243 Brandt Pike. A family storytime.
On Wednesday, May 7, 11-11:45 am, Huber Heights Branch. For little kids ages 3-5.
To learn more, click here or call the Library's Ask Me Line at (937) 463-2665.
The library asks anyone who needs a sign language interpreter, assistive device, language translation, or accessibility services to call the Ask Me Line at (937) 463-2665 or click here. This is so they can get the service ready ahead of time.
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