May 1-31
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.
Tai Chi for Better Balance*
The movements of tai chi help seniors reduce the risk of falling, and increase balance and flexibility. Learn how you can improve your overall mind, body and spirit through this practice.
Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15 • 2-3 p.m. and Fridays, May 3, 10, 17 • 2-3 p.m. at Martin Regional Library
Yoga in the Gardens*
Breathe. Stretch. De-stress. Join certified yoga instructor Manasa Rajendran as she guides you through a relaxing yoga flow this spring evening. For all ages.
Wednesdays, May 1, 29 • 6-7 p.m. and Saturday, May 18 • 10-11 a.m. at Herman and Kate Kaiser Library
Book Discussion: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty
Join us for a discussion about The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi, by S.A. Chakraborty. For adults.
Thursday, May 2 • 7-8 p.m. • Hardesty Regional Library
K-Pop Festival
Are you an ARMY, STAY or BLINK, or a member of another K-pop fandom? Join us to celebrate K-pop and learn about Korean culture at this interactive festival! For elementary schoolers to adults.
Saturday, May 4 • 2-4 p.m. • Hardesty Regional Library
Craft Club: Book Page Origami*
Join us as we explore all the fun things that can be made from the pages of damaged and discarded books. Materials are provided. For adults.
Monday, May 6 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Library
Family Art Night With Tulsa Global District and APIDA Tulsa
View artwork created by students from Kyoto, Japan, then channel that inspiration into your own creations. Try your hand at a variety of traditional Asian art forms at this fun event for all ages!
Thursday, May 9 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Martin Regional Library
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Experience a traditional Japanese matcha ceremony led by Oklahoma-based Japan native and tea master Yumie Farringer. For elementary schoolers to adults.
Saturday, May 11 • 2-3:30 p.m. • Martin Regional Library
Book Discussion: Exhalation by Ted Chiang
Join us for a discussion about "Exhalation" by Ted Chiang. For adults.
Thursday, May 16 • 7-8 p.m. • Rudisill Regional Library
Night Market at Hannah Hall
Visit the TCCL booth and enjoy food, performances, vendors and music at this AAPI Heritage Month celebration at Hannah Hall, 1801 S. Garnett Road, presented by Tulsa Global District and APIDA Tulsa.
Friday, May 17 • 5-9 p.m. • Hannah Hall, 1801 S. Garnett Road
Korean Language 101 for Children and Tweens
Join us to learn the basics of Korean in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month and the Asian American Festival. For elementary schoolers to tweens.
Saturday, May 18 • 11 a.m.-noon • Central Library - Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Korean Language 101 for Adults
Join us and learn the basics of Korean in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month and Asian American Festival. For adults.
Saturday, May 18 • 2-3 p.m. • Owasso Library
Bollywood Dance Workshop*
Enjoy a live Bollywood-style dance performance by Kripalaya Dance Academy, then stay for our workshop to learn how to dance like a Bollywood star! For all ages.
Tuesday, May 21 • 6-7 p.m. • Helmerich Library
Book Discussion: Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn
Join us for a discussion about Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn. For adults.
Thursday, May 23 • 7-8 p.m. • Jenks Library
Studio Ghibli Fest
Come dressed up as your favorite character and enjoy crafts and activities inspired by the world of Studio Ghibli. Costumes are encouraged but not required. For all ages.
Saturday, May 25 • 10 a.m.-noon at Herman and Kate Kaiser Library
Korean Language 101 for Children and Tweens
Join us to learn the basics of Korean in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month and the Asian American Festival. For elementary schoolers to tweens.
Saturday, May 25 • 11 a.m.-noon • Owasso Library
The Evolution of K-Pop – Seo Taiji to BTS
From Seo Taiji to BTS, come and explore the history of K-pop! This program will be led by a South Korean Ph.D. student from the University of Tulsa. For all ages.
Saturday, May 25 • 2-3 p.m. • Central Library
Traditional Korean Games
Come and play traditional Korean games such as ddakji, gonggi, jegichagi and more at this interactive event for all ages!
Saturday, May 25 • 3-4 p.m. • Central Library
Book Discussion: Babel by R.F. Kuang
Join us for a discussion about Babel by R.F. Kuang. For adults.
Thursday, May 30 • 7-7:45 p.m. • Broken Arrow Library
Kyoto Art Exchange
On Display at the Martin Regional Library May 1-31
Since the inception of Tulsa City-County Library’s Asian-American Festival in 2002, TCCL has participated in the Kyoto-Oklahoma art exchange by displaying artwork created by children in Kyoto at the Martin Regional Library, and by procuring artwork from Oklahoma students to reciprocate with Japan. The artwork is created by students in pre-K to eighth grade.
Oklahoma has enjoyed a sister state relationship with Japan’s Kyoto Prefecture since 1985. Coordinated by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, the Oklahoma Sister States relationships involve community schools, government and organizational support to conduct cultural, educational, business, agricultural, medical, and other types of programs and exchanges, including an annual student art exchange, to further these relationships. For more details about Oklahoma Sister States, visit https://www.sos.ok.gov/protocol/sisterStates.aspx.
Oklahoma students who participate in the art exchange get the pleasure of creating an art piece depicting something from their daily lives to give the children of Kyoto, Japan a glimpse into our culture. In return, they get to see what life is like in the artwork created by students in Kyoto and at the same time learn something about a different culture. They also get to experience the value of sharing as their original artwork is sent to Kyoto.
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