ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
Discover the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Explore curated booklists, inspiring stories, and engaging programs that highlight AAPI voices in literature, history, arts, and beyond. Join us as we learn, celebrate, and connect!
EXPLORE AAPI HISTORY AND CULTURE
CELEBRATE AAPI HERITAGE AT GPLD
Dish! Cookbook Book Discussion: Aloha Kitchen by Alana Kysar
Thursday, May 14 • 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Interweaving regional history, local knowledge, and the aloha spirit, Kysar introduces local Hawaiʻi staples like saimin, loco moco, shave ice, and shoyu chicken, tracing their geographic origin and history on the islands. As a Maui native, Kysar's roots inform deep insights into Hawaiʻi's multiethnic culture and food history. In Aloha Kitchen, she shares recipes that Hawaiʻi locals have made their own, blending cultural influences to arrive at the rich tradition of local Hawaiʻi cuisine. Pick up a copy Aloha Kitchen from the holds shelf in the lobby, try some recipes, and take part in a tasty discussion!
Foreign Film Sunday: Perfect Days - Japan
Sunday, May 17 • 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Appreciate the art of cinema? Join us to watch, then discuss a foreign film led by members of Geneva's International Cultural Exchange Committee (ICEC). This month's selection is Perfect Days (Japan). Hirayama seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of toilets in Tokyo. Outside of his very structured everyday routine, he enjoys his passion for music and for books. And he loves trees and takes photos of them. A series of unexpected encounters gradually reveal more of his past. A deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in the everyday world around us, this film was nominated for the 2024 Oscar for Best International Feature Film.
Wednesday, May 20 • 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Originally developed in 19th century China, mah-jongg has spread throughout the world, giving rise to countless variations and appearing in various pieces of media. Join us to try your hand at the Hong Kong variation of this popular game.
Thursday Morning Book Club: Apartment Women by Gu Byeong-Mo
Thursday, May 21 • 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 28 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Register and pick up a copy of Apartment Women by Gu Byeong-Mo in the lobby beginning April 16. Then, join our discussion on May 21 or May 28. Please note, to provide everyone with an equal opportunity to attend, please only register for one session.
Over Booked Book Club: A Crane Among Wolves by June Hurr
Wednesday, May 28 • 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us at the 20s & 30s book club and scheme, sneak, and save the day with A Crane Among Wolves by June Hurr! This thrilling Korean historical romance details an unlikely duo's plot to overthrow a tyrannical king.