AAPI Heritage Month 2026
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with the Long Beach Public Library! This year's theme is "Festivals, Feasts, and Fun!". Throughout May, we're hosting special events to highlight the cultures and stories of AAPI communities. See the full list of events on our event calendar.
Featured Events
Level Up Your Space: Vintage Décor from the Philippines
Harte Neighborhood Library | Saturday, May 9 from 12:00–1:30 PM
Join us for a workshop where we explore the history and importance of Filipino decorative arts. Interior stylist and curator Karena Apollonya Ebora Higgins will lead the session and share items from her own Karilagan Library Collection. You’ll also learn how to find Filipino artifacts and even start a collection of your own.
One Book, One Coast 2026
April 1–June 6, 2026
One Book, One Coast brings together over 140 libraries across the West Coast. Together, we're reading They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. Unlimited digital copies of the eBook are available through June 6 via the Libby app.
Festival of AAPI Books (FAB)
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library | July 11, 2026 from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Enjoy a celebration featuring authors for all ages, vendors, arts and crafts, and fun activities for families! The Festival of AAPI Books is co-hosted with Bel Canto Books.
Recommended Books
This year's AAPI Heritage Month programs are generously funded by the Friends of the Long Beach Public Library, Port of Long Beach, and the Long Beach Public Library Foundation.
