Join us for a virtual visit to Julia Galloway’s studio where the potter will share through conversation and demonstration how she makes dinnerware from beginning to end. This includes idea development and research, things to consider when designing dinnerware, the making process and surface decoration. There will be a live question and answer period at the end of the presentation. Currently, Julia’s pottery is inspired by the growing list of endangered species in the United States.

Lucy recommends a LGBTQIA+ focused book for teens. A great way to get ideas for new titles. Books highlighted in this series will be available from AADL and Overdrive.

The Greatest Thing is recommended for ages 12 and up.

Author and community member Frances Kai-Hwa Wang joins AADL staff to discuss the documentary 1989 Who Killed Vincent Chin? She will provide background information about this anti-Asian American hate crime that happened in Detroit in 1981 and connect it to violence against Asian American people today.

An in-person screening of this film will occur on Tuesday, May 3rd at the Downtown Library. A virtual screening will also take place immediately prior to this event.

What's one of your favorite collections of poetry?

Each week, a few AADL staff members have a brief chat where they answer one question – from "What's your favorite classic?" to "What book didn't live up to the hype?" – in a few minutes.

Join the conversation in the comments section. What book would you have picked for this week's Biblio Files?

Watch a quote come to life as AADL staff use their skills to make powerful words pretty.

See all our Arab American Heritage Month events here.

Watch a quote come to life as AADL staff use their skills to make powerful words pretty.

See all our Arab American Heritage Month events here.

What's one of your favorite Pura Belpré Award winners?

Each week, a few AADL staff members have a brief chat where they answer one question – from "What's your favorite classic?" to "What book didn't live up to the hype?" – in a few minutes.

Join the conversation in the comments section. What book would you have picked for this week's Biblio Files?

Watch a quote come to life as AADL staff use their skills to make powerful words pretty.

See all our Arab American Heritage Month events here.

Lucy recommends a LGBTQIA+ focused book for teens. A great way to get ideas for new titles. Books highlighted in this series will be available from AADL and Overdrive.

Between Real and Perfect is recommended for ages 14 and up.

Watch a quote come to life as AADL staff use their skills to make powerful words pretty.

See all our Arab American Heritage Month events here.