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May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada! While Asian Heritage Month has been celebrated since the 1990s, the Government of Canada signed an official declaration in May 2002. This month continues to be a time to celebrate the contributions that Canadians of Asian origin have made, and continue to make, to the prosperity and growth of our country.

Toronto Public Library is joining the celebration by offering a variety of programs and events in May for all age groups:

• Learn the art of Chinese Brush Painting at Albert Campbell Branch
• Enjoy a movie screening of The Man Who Knew Infinity at Malvern Branch
• Take a Sushi Workshop at Albion Branch
• Witness a Japanese Swordsmanship Demonstration at Deer Park Branch
• Create Enchanting Henna designs at S. Walter Stewart Branch
• Participate in the 1000 Paper Crane Challenge at North York Central Library

Visit our website for a full list of Asian Heritage Month programs and events. If you have already attended an Asian Heritage Month program, please let us know how it was in the comments below!

In addition to the wonderful programs listed above, we have also curated a list of recommended reads for all ages!

For children:

For teens:

For adults:

For more recommended books, take a look at the Asian Heritage Month Reading List! Have you already read one of these books? Do you have a book you would recommend? Let us know!