AANHPI Heritage Month

The theme for the 2025 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience.” This year’s theme honors the hard work of AANHPI leaders with the bamboo as a symbol of strength, endurance, and resilience to withstand the harshest conditions. Bamboo’s solid foundation ensures it can bend with the wind and stand tall after the storm passes. Join us as we pay tribute to the AANHPI trailblazers and leaders whose resilience and courage have paved the way for future generations. Come into the library to view our special display or explore our AAPI library guide and AAPI heritage book collection through our online catalog.

Need Research Help?

Whether you're just getting started with your research or you've hit a roadblock, a librarian can help guide you through developing your topic and finding credible resources relevant to your assignment. There are three easy ways to get research help from a librarian:

• Book-a-Librarian: Make an appointment to meet one-on-one with a librarian.
• Ask-a-Librarian: Chat online with a librarian 24/7.
• Walk In: Librarians are available at the Research Help desk during open hours.

Recharge your Brain

Stressed? Overwhelmed? The library is the place for you. The main display and our crafting corner have a plethora of items to quiet the mind. You can find scrapbooking, yarn wrapping, origami, and coloring pages. Don’t feel like crafts? We also have jigsaw puzzles and Legos to relax your brain. Come, calm the chaos with us.

Death of the Author: A Novel
by Nnedi Okorafor

A disabled Nigerian American woman pens a wildly successful Sci-Fi story, but as her fame rises, she loses control of the narrative. This is a surprisingly cutting, yet heartfelt novel about art and love, identity and connection, and, ultimately, what makes us human.

Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur?
by Helen Yoon

How do you lose an invisible dinosaur? Give him a bath! Gentle pacing and effective page-turns help build suspense, while searching for a loved pet. The mixed-media illustrations have a breeziness that matches the tone of the text.

Merriam-Webster's Japanese-English Dictionary

Perfect for students studying Japanese, this newly updated bilingual dictionary features comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of essential current vocabulary. Special sections include Japanese Romanization and Pronunciation, plus English Irregular Verbs.

Will the Pigeon Graduate?
by Mo Willems

Grab your caps, don your gowns, and raise your hands for the Pigeon's biggest adventure yet in this uplifting, hilarious, and inspirational graduation picture book. It's a PhD* in fun! (*Pigeon-y hilarious Diatribe)

Sewing for Dummies
by Janice Saunders Maresh

Maresh walks you through basic hand stitches and sewing machine operation with easy-to-follow instructions to guide you every step of the way. You'll learn to create and repair clothing, as well as transform thrifted finds into something new.

Korean for Dummies
by EunYoung Won and Jeongy Lee

Learn the basics, discover the Korean alphabet, and master essential phrases for everyday situations. The Dummies language learning method makes it easy to travel, work, dine out, shop, and even go to the doctor while speaking Korean.

Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness
by Jamil Zaki

We don't have to remain stuck in the cynicism trap. Filled with the latest science, practical tips, and moving stories, Zaki provides an inspiring example of how each and every one of us can turn towards more optimism, connection, and joy.

Solidarity Betrayed: How Unions Enable Sexual Harassment - and How They Can Do Better
by Ana Avendaño

Avendaño combines vivid survivors' stories with her incisive legal and cultural critique. She calls for this country's unions to live up to the tremendous promise of their progressive mission and protect their members from sexual predation.

Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts
by Oliver Burkeman

Addressing the fundamental questions about how to live, Burkeman offers a powerful new way to take action on what counts by reflecting on quotations drawn from philosophy, religion, literature, psychology, and self-help.