May 1-31, 2026
Celebrate the many Asian American cultures and traditions that enrich and vitalize our community. Enjoy performances, classes, crafts, and many other activities all month long.
Asian American Festival: Taiko in the Tandy!
Experience the thrilling rhythms of Japan. Enjoy the exhilarating energy of a powerful performance by Ohitsuji Daiko drumming group from Bailey Elementary School in Owasso. For all ages.
Saturday, May 2 • 12:00pm-1:00pm • Central Library- Tandy Garden (or Aaronson Auditorium in case of inclement weather)
Asian American Festival - Yoga for Every Body
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond and guest instructors. Yoga mats are provided. For tweens to adults.
Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26 • 6-7 p.m. at Central Library - Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Asian American Festival: LitWits' Book Club
Read “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner and then join us to discuss chapters we read, compare notes and talk about characters, themes or ideas. For adults.
Wednesday, May 6 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm at Hardesty Regional Library's Ash Meeting Room
Asian American Festival: K-Pop Demon Hunters Fest
Calling all Huntrix and Saja Boys fans! Visit Hardesty Regional Library to protect the Honmoon with crafts, music, a photo booth, activities and more. Costumes are encouraged! For all ages.
Saturday, May 9 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm at Hardesty Regional Library - Frossard Auditorium
Asian American Festival: Japanese Boro Mending Workshop
Discover the practical art of Japanese Boro mending. Bring your own clothing to patch and learn how to transform scraps into something beautiful. Let’s get creative together! Registration is required.
Monday, May 11 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm at Schusterman-Benson Library
Asian American Festival - Yoga for Every Body
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond and guest instructors. Yoga mats are provided. For tweens to adults.
Tuesdays, May 12, 19, 26 • 6-7 p.m. at Central Library - Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Asian American Festival - Banned Book Club: Celebrate Your FREEDOM To READ!
Join us to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in schools and libraries. Our featured book is "Front Desk" by Kelly Yang. For adults.
Monday, May 11 • 7:00-8:00 p.m. • Hardesty Regional Library - Oak Meeting Room
Asian American Festival: Bixby Book Club
Read "What You Are Looking for Is in the Library" by Michiko Aoyama and join us for a lively discussion. Copies are available at the library or download an e-book at www.tulsalibrary.org. For adults.
Wednesday, May 13 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm • Bixby Library
Asian American Festival: Japanese Tea Ceremony
Experience a traditional Japanese matcha ceremony led by Oklahoma-based Japan native and tea master Yumie Farringer. For older elementary schoolers to adults.
Saturday, May 16 • 2-3 p.m. • Martin Regional Library - Auditorium
Asian American Festival - Yoga for Every Body
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond and guest instructors. Yoga mats are provided. For tweens to adults.
Tuesdays, May 19, 26 • 6-7 p.m. at Central Library - Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Asian American Festival: Beyond the Book
Love talking about books? So do we! Join us to discuss “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women” by Lisa See. Reserved copies are available at the library. For adults.
Thursday, May 21 • 10:30am - 11:30am at South Broken Arrow Library
Asian American Festival: Jenks Book Club
Join fellow book lovers to discuss the novel "Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim. For adults.
Thursday, May 21 • 6-7pm at Jenks Library - Meeting Room
Asian American Festival - Yoga for Every Body
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond and guest instructors. Yoga mats are provided. For tweens to adults.
Tuesday, May 26 • 6-7 p.m. at Central Library - Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
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