May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI). This month, there are several Kids Club programs that highlight and recognize the contributions of AANHPI changemakers and historical figures and celebrate the diversity of AANHPI communities. In these hands-on programs, kids in grades K-5th will create story quilts, make their own surfboards and design multi-lingual welcome banners. Find a program celebrating Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Heritage Month at a CLP location near you!

Kids Club: Duke Kahanamoku

Kids will learn about Native Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku and his invaluable contributions to the sports of surfing and swimming. Kids will also craft and decorate a mini foam surfboard and have the opportunity to test its buoyancy in water.

• CLP- West End, Wednesday, May 1, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• CLP- Squirrel Hill, Wednesday, May 1, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
• CLP- Homewood, Tuesday, May 7, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• CLP- Knoxville, Wednesday, May 8, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• CLP- Lawrenceville, Tuesday, May 14, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• CLP- East Liberty, Tuesday, May 14, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
• CLP- Hazelwood, Thursday, May 16, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
• CLP- Allegheny, Tuesday, May 21, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• CLP- Hill District, Wednesday, May 22 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• CLP- Beechview, Thursday, May 23 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Kids Club: Story Quilts and Queen Lili’uokalani

Queen Lili’uokalani was the last Queen of Hawaii before the nation of Hawaii was annexed. In this hands-on program kids will learn about Queen Lili’uokalani’s story and her work to protect her nation and the Hawiian people, while creating their own story quilts, something she was known for.

• CLP- Homewood, Tuesday, May 21, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• CLP- South Side, Wednesday, May 22, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
• CLP- East Liberty, Tuesday, May 28 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
• CLP- Mt. Washington, Tuesday, May 28, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Kids Club: Welcome Banner

In this program, kids will learn about some of the many languages spoken by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities around the world. They will have the opportunity to learn how to say “hello” or “welcome” in several different languages, as well as decorate a banner with welcoming words and images that can be displayed in the library.

• CLP- Woods Run, Thursday, May 2, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• CLP- Allegheny, Tuesday, May 7, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• CLP- South Side, Wednesday, May 8, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
• CLP- East Liberty, Saturday, May 18, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• CLP- Brookline, Wednesday, May 22, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• CLP- Main, Saturday, May 25, 3:30 -4:30 p.m.
• CLP- Carrick, Tuesday, May 28, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
• CLP- Hazelwood, Thursday, May 30, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

If you’re not able to make it to one of our Kids Clubs that celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month, no problem! You can find programming and resources for all ages that encourage creativity and exploration year-round at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Visit our events page to find a Kids Club near you! Contact your neighborhood branch to see what hands-on activities are offered.