April is Arab American Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating the rich and diverse cultures and histories that have shaped Arab American communities today. We offer reading recommendations, events, and online resources to help you explore and honor Arab American heritage—this month and throughout the year.

→ Learn more about the significance of this month by viewing this brief slideshow created by one of our librarians!

Displays & Recommended Reading

Come to the library and peruse our displays during April. Librarian-curated lists of titles for adults, as well as Youth and Teen, can be viewed through our online catalog.

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Library Events

Arabic Storytime

Saturday, April 12: 10:30–11 am
Drop-In Event
Ages 3–8 with adult(s): Enjoy children’s stories and songs in Arabic with a native speaker. No signup required.
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Book Discussion: Mother of Strangers by Suad Amiry

Wednesday, April 23: 1:30–2:30 pm
Genre: Historical | Led by: Kate | Drop-in event
Participants can pick up a copy of the book before the discussion date at the Adult Reference Desk or check out a copy through Libby.
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Traditional Middle Eastern Embroidery & Tea

Tuesday, April 29: 2–4 pm
Learn the history of this craft over a cup of tea with an opportunity to create your own piece. Signup required.
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Online Resources

Hoopla: Explore Arab heritage this month through a curated collection of eBooks, Movies and even eComics!

Kanopy: Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with this film collection on Kanopy that explore the history, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans. Grab your library card and start streaming!

Pressreader: Access more than 7,000 newspapers & magazines from around the world, in their original language and format. Search by language or country to find publications available in Arabic and/or from Arab countries.