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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. It is a time when we recognize the contributions and influences of Asian Pacific Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Throughout the month, Yolo County Library will feature resources, cultural activities, events and book recommendations. 
AANHPI Heritage Month Bibliography
AANHPI Heritage Month Events
Saturday, May 23, 1:00 p.m.
Davis Wakamatsu Taiko Dan is returning to Mary L. Stephens - Davis Branch Library! Join us outdoors on the northside lawn, weather permitting, for a rhythmic and exciting performance!
Korean Janggu Performance
Sunday, May 31, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Korean culture through music & art!  Join us for an exciting cultural experience featuring the vibrant sounds of the Janggu, a traditional Korean drum, followed by fun, hands-on crafts.
Favorite Friends Storytime
Friday, May 8, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Favorite Friends Storytime. Best for Ages 0-5. Free.
Join us for an Amy Wu themed storytime and craft as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month!

Jewish American Heritage Month
2026 Jewish American Heritage Month. Images of blue and yellow flowers and the Star of Davis.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate Jewish culture and history. This month offers an opportunity to learn about and highlight the diverse experiences and contributions of Jewish Americans in our communities and across the nation.
 
We encourage you to visit your library for a reading list, a recipe and coloring page, and book displays that reflect Jewish voices and stories.
Jewish American Heritage Month Bibliography

Mental Health Awareness Month
Green ombre background with a darker green ribbon in the foreground. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. More Good Days, Together.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a reminder that caring for your mind is just as important as caring for your body. Let’s keep showing up for ourselves and each other with patience, honesty, and compassion.
 
Look for updated Mental Health & Wellness Kits on Grief, Depression, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Friendship, Anxiety and Mindfulness.
Mental Health Awareness Month Bibliography

May Staff Picks
Check out what Library staff read in their spare time.
Green grassy cliff overlooking a deep blue sea with rolling waves
By Yvon Chouinard
Two young girls in swimsuits jumping feet-first into wavy water
By Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki
A white woman with bright red lipstick in a red blouse and vintage apron holding a notebook to her chest.
By Jennifer Ryan
Oil-painted fantasy cityscape overlooking a bay in deep red and blue hues.
By Ree Soesbee
 
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Upcoming Closures
The Library will be closed: Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. La biblioteca estara CERRADA: Lunes, 25 de Mayo de 2026 en conmenoracion del Dia de los Caidos
Monday, May 25: Memorial Day
All library branches will be CLOSED
Locations and Hours

Learn ASL with Mango Languages
Mango Languages x ASL Inside. Learn ASL (American Sign Language)
Start learning with Mango Languages! Choose from over 70 languages, including Spanish, French, Arabic, Japanese, and English. Mango now offers a course on American Sign Language!

Upcoming Events
Stringing Ourselves Back Together: Storytelling and Paper Mache Doll Making Workshop 
Saturday, May 9, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Traditional paper mache doll with black hair, painted-on purple clothes, and beaded jewelry.
Join us at the Yolo Branch Library for a special event with Ramona Garcia, who will narrate the story of paper mache dolls while you create your own. 

Gibson House History Faire
512 Gibson Road, Woodland
Saturday, May 16, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
YCHC Presents Gibson House History Faire. Rainbow rays coming out of a creme colored arc with retro font.
The Yolo County Historical Collection Presents: The Gibson House History Faire. Open to All Ages!
 
Come and enjoy quests, Victorian lawn games, a community group market, historical exhibitions, and more! Costumes from any era are encouraged.

Book & Library Card Bedazzling
Saturday, May 23, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Green Yolo County Library card with orange, yellow, and green gems decorating the petals of the printed YCL logo.
Bedazzle a book or a library card and add some sparkle to your shelves!
 
*A limited number of books will be provided, or you can bring your own! Register online here.

Yoga and Sound Immersion with Kimberly Unger
Saturday, May 30, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Yoga & Sound Immersion with Kimberly Unger. Abovehead shot from behind a woman with long black hair sitting on a rug surrounded by white singing bowls
Join us for a 45 minute Vinyasa yoga class followed by a 45 minute sound immersion (sound bath) session that will leave you feeling refreshed and grounded. Yoga will help you ease into the practice and find calm. The sound immersion combines breathwork, light stretching, and a sound bath with crystal singing bowls, chimes, bells, wave drum, and rain sticks. All levels welcome. 
 
Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat or something comfortable to lie on.

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Yolo County Library
Administrative Center 226 Buckeye St. Woodland, California, 95695
Phone: (530) 666-8005
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