Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver. This week we will honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by creating beautiful folding fans. Learn more about this ancient art form that originated in Japan! For ages 6 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Come celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month by learning the history of origami and some of its benefits. Then practice some mindfulness tips and create an origami crane. For tweens & teens, ages 12 - 18.
Join Library Director Skye Patrick and Asian American Country Singer, Travis Yee for a thoughtful conversation about Asian American identity and representation in mainstream media and music.
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month join Littlerock Library’s Adult Book Club as we discuss our latest selection, 'The Joy Luck Club' by Amy Tan. This program for adults.
Discover the vibrant cultures of Asia this month with Claudia Hindu's engaging painting workshop. Dive into the rich heritage of Asian Pacific American communities as you create beautiful artwork inspired by diverse traditions.
Join us for an afternoon of DIY art. Let your creativity run wild and make an artistic piece or two that can be displayed in the library. This month we will spotlight Yayoi Kusama and Star Wars! For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, play a variety of games and learn how they used to be played. For ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers.
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month by exploring the legacy of pioneering API women. Learn about history makers such as Yuri Kochiyama, Patsy Mink, and Queen Liliʻuokalani while painting pre-drawn canvas portraits of API heroines.
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month by creating your own version of a hanging scroll with paint, markers, stamp pads, and more! Recommended for children ages 4 - 12 with parent or guardian present.
Kids will learn the art of making Chinese paper lanterns using festive materials provided by instructor. They will gain knowledge of various Chinese festivals during this very fun and educational workshop.
For kids ages 5-12 with parent/caregiver.
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by painting your own folding fan and learning about the history of fans. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Learn about the history, heritage of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for family storytime, then design your Hawaiian flower plastic pot, be unique and creative. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.
Join us for a book discussion and light refreshments! This month, read The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See. Copies of the books are available at the library. For ages 18+.
For fans of Where in the World is Carmen San Diego, a trivia game to see how well teens know the countries that make up Asia and the Pacific Islands.
For ages 13 – 17.
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month by learning the art and tradition of Chinese Calligraphy! For children ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Make something beautiful to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Learn about the Japanese art of origami as we fold paper butterflies and arrange them in a hanging mobiles. For teens ages 12 - 17.
Join us to learn the fundamentals of origami, the art of paper folding. Whether you're well versed in the craft or trying it for the first time, we’ll cover each model step by step to help you appreciate this celebrated art form. For ages 13 – 17.
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, please join us to create an art motif based on paj ntaub, which means "flower cloth" to the Hmong, an ethnic group living throughout Southeast Asia. For adults.
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the library by decorating your own paper fan while learning more about its history and significance in Asian culture.
For ages 5 - 17
Enjoy a cooking demonstration by chef Phoebe Chow and learn about popular street foods in Hong Kong like egg waffles and steamed rice cakes! For families.
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and learn the history and fundamentals of origami, the Japanese art of paper folding.
For teens ages 13 – 17
In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, join us for an immersive experience of Japanese taiko drumming. Learn about the history and cultural significance of this traditional instrument, and then become a taiko drummer yourself!
Join us for this mindful craft and learn about this artform that originated in Japan. Then decorate your very own inspired wooden folding fan using acrylic paint with cherry blossoms and learn importance to the Japanese culture. For teens 13 - 17.
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, let's create a keychain inspired by the kawaii aesthetic. Kawaii, which means cute in Japanese, is a style that features adorable and charming elements. For ages 13–17.
The lotus is celebrated in many Asian cultures as a sacred symbol, food staple, and signifier of
resilience and beauty. Let's learn about the lotus and make a lotus flower papercraft. For Adults.
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month with us by crafting Kawaii
style and creating a super cute key charm or pin that will make you smile.
For teens ages 12 – 18.
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning the fundamentals of origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. While supplies last. For ages 13 – 17.
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by creating your own koinobori, a traditional Japanese windsock shaped like fish and by trying some popular snacks from Japan. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, teens will learn how to write a different language and learn about Chinese culture in a fun and a creative way through Chinese Calligraphy. For teens 13 - 17.
Join us in learning about the history of the Japanese Koinobori flying carp and make your very own to take home! All materials are included.
For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Mehndi, otherwise known as henna, is a paste associated with positive spirits and good luck. Parul Gandhi, an expert in Henna designs, will demonstrate and apply Henna art on the hands. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Join us as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and welcome author and illustrator Sunny Seki. For ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver.
Join us for book club as we discuss A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. Copies of this title are available at the Information Desk. For ages 18 and up.
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Month and learn about the life and art of Kay Sekimachi. Create your own art piece inspired by her artistic expression through weaving. For tweens & teens, ages 12 - 18.
The Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month. Copies of the current title are available at the Information Desk. New members are always welcome! For Adults
The Rhythm of Inspiration is an educational taiko program that will inspire, educate, and engage audiences with the rich cultural heritage of Japanese taiko drumming. Recommended for adults ages 18 and over.
Born in the Manzanar Relocation Center, raised in South LA, East LA, and OC, author Art Nomura currently lives in Culver City. His latest book, Mizuko: True Spirit, is an epic American-immigrant tale of hardship, assimilation, and triumph.
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, join us for Oscar-nominated Minari. Movie is rated PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned. For ages 13 and up.
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Are you a fan of anime and manga? We'll exchange manga recommendations, make anime art and even show you all the tips and tricks using library resources to find the latest and greatest in manga and anime! For ages 11 - 17.
Continue our celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage by taking a trip to the Pacific Islands! Explore & discover the beautiful & unique Polynesian culture through dance with Gypsy Folk Ensemble. For children ages 6-12 with parent or caregiver.
In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, join an engaging and thought-provoking discussion of the book: Girl Giant and the Monkey King by Van Hoang. Fun ice-breakers, trivia, and book-related activities are also included! For ages 9 - 12.
Are you interested in painting? Unleash your creativity and create your own masterpiece with acrylic paints! All materials provided. While supplies last. For Adults.
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Month and learn about the life and art of Kay Sekimachi. Create your own art piece inspired by her artistic expression through weaving. For tweens & teens, ages 12 - 18.
Learn about Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood. Join us for a screening of the documentary Anna May Wong: In Her Own Words while painting pre-drawn canvases of this screen siren by artist Carmen Butler. For ages 13 - 17.
Learn about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and create a simple crochet flower. Materials and tools will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, please join us to create an art motif based on paj ntaub, which means "flower cloth" to the Hmong.
Hear folktales from Asia with master storyteller Barbara Wong in honor of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Experience art at the library. Be creative and learn something new. Children will take home the finished piece. All supplies will be provided. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, by learning about the history of the fan and its significance in Asian culture. And then decorate your own paper fan. For ages 5 – 12.
Author Sunny Seki will explain the importance of cats in Japan and how the Lucky Cat evolved. Children will be able to participate in this fun program! There will also be an interactive demonstration of traditional Japanese toys. For ages 5 - 12.
Inspired by delicious ramen prepared across Asia, create your own unique bowl of ramen using felt. We will discuss the origins of ramen and some of the varieties served in different countries. For children ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Producer and film subject Baldwin Chiu presents a screening of the documentary Far East Deep South. When a Chinese-American family travels to to Mississippi to visit the grave of their ancestors, they stumble upon surprising revelations. For adults.
Join us as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with books written and illustrated by local Southern California Author Illustrator Maple Lam. Enjoy a read aloud and fun activities. For ages 5 - 12.
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Month by learning about the life and art of Yayoi Kusama. Create your own art piece inspired by her use of dots and repeated patterns commonly seen in her artwork. For tweens & teens, ages 12 - 18.
Join our book club as we discuss a different mystery book each month. This month's selection is 'Happiness Falls' by Angie Kim. Copies of the book available for checkout at customer service desk. For Adults.
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and join us for a read-aloud of the book "Eyes that Kiss in the Corners" by Joanna Ho! We will talk about the book and then create our own cherry blossom tree art!
Anime and origami are two worldwide popular artforms that originated in Japan. Join us in exploring them, then create your own artwork that reflects the two, either by making a bookmark or origami character. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Join us for a conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang as she chats with us about her New York Times- bestselling novel, Yellowface, which grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation as well social media alienation.
Learn about Asian Pacific American cultures with books, songs, and dance. Afterwards join us for do-it-yourself art activities celebrating Asian Pacific American arts.
For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month where we recognize and celebrate the culture, contributions and heritage of the Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans.
Recommended for children 5 and up with a parent or caregiver.
Celebrate the cultures, contributions, and heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans with stories, activities, and more, and create your own koinobori, a traditional Japanese windsocks shaped like fish. For ages 5-12 with caregiver.
Learn all about the Japanese art form of Gyotaku fish printing, which dates back to the mid-1800s. Then make your very own Gyotaku-inspired stamps to decorate a tote bag to take home. For children ages 6 -12 with a parent of caregiver
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn about the significance of Japanese Cherry Blossoms and create your own cherry blossom tree artwork!
For ages 5 - 12.
Join us and Author/illustrator Sunny Seki to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with The Tale of Lucky the Cat. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
In celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will learn about Yayoi Kusama and her impact on the art world, while recreating her famous Pop Art style. For teens, ages 13 - 17.
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Month by learning about the life and art of Yayoi Kusama. Create your own art piece inspired by her use of dots and repeated patterns commonly seen in her artwork. For tweens & teens, ages 12 - 18.
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Month and learn about the life and art of Kay Sekimachi. Create your own art piece inspired by her artistic expression through weaving. For tweens & teens, ages 12 - 18.
Join us for a bilingual (English/Spanish) book club that will allow you to practice reading aloud and improve your reading comprehension skills. For ages 5 -12.
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Combining the Japanese art of paper-folding and the modern science of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), Light-Up Origami is your chance to showcase your artistic and scientific skills in one beautiful work of art.
For ages 5 – 12.
In this 4-week course from Kabataan Culture, you'll explore the history and fundamentals of the ukulele while learning to play Filipino folk songs. Ukuleles can be checked out from the Asian Pacific Resource Center. All ages and skill levels welcome!
Phoebe Chow will be here to lead this hands-on workshop to make a homemade version of this famous souvenir pastry from Taiwan. All supplies provided. Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required.
For adults.
For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn about the art of henna during this educational art demonstration led by staff from the Karishma Beauty Salon, and then get your own body design! (Small design and temporary.) For adults.
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn about rock climbing champion Ashima Shiraishi's journey to endless possibility & challenge yourself with rock climbing inspired activities.
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, please join us to create an art motif based on paj ntaub, which means "flower cloth" to the Hmong, an ethnic group living throughout Southeast Asia. For Adults.
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us by creating your own mountain-water art bookmark, inspired by traditional Chinese paintings. For ages 5 - 12 and their families.
Join PBS SoCal at Compton Library for a Family Math Night to explore patterns and Hawaiian culture with a fun paper lei activity.
For children ages 2 - 8 with parent or caregiver.
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by decorating a Japanese Paper Fan, sometimes called harisen. Learn about the history of these fans & decorate one with a variety of art supplies. For ages 5 - 12 and parent or caregiver
Come celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning the history of origami and some of its benefits. Then practice some mindfulness tips and create an origami crane. For tweens & teens, ages 12 - 18.
2024 is the Year of the Dragon! Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about the history of dragons in Asian cultures. Then create your own dragon paper bag puppet to take home! For ages 5 - 12.
2024 is the zodiac year of the dragon in Chinese culture. We will talk about what the 12 animal zodiac symbols mean and learn how the Chinese use kites. You will then design and build your very own kite.
For ages 5 - 12.
Join us as we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with Author Oliver Chin reading his book, Julie Black Belt. When Julie takes a kung fu class, she thinks getting a black belt will be easy.
For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
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Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Inspired by the beautiful Chinese New Year Lanterns, learn about the history of paper lanterns and make your very own to take home with you. For ages 5 - 12.
Join us to discuss Cassandra Khaw's, Nothing But Blackened Teeth and The Salt Grows Heavy. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For ages 18+
In this 4-week course from Kabataan Culture, you'll explore the history and fundamentals of the ukulele while learning to play Filipino folk songs. Ukuleles can be checked out from the Asian Pacific Resource Center. All ages and skill levels welcome!
In this 4-week course from Kabataan Culture, you'll explore the history and fundamentals of the ukulele while learning to play Filipino folk songs. Ukuleles can be checked out from the Asian Pacific Resource Center. All ages and skill levels welcome!
In this 4-week course from Kabataan Culture, you'll explore the history and fundamentals of the ukulele while learning to play Filipino folk songs. Ukuleles can be checked out from the Asian Pacific Resource Center. All ages and skill levels welcome!