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  • Connect with Asian Pacific American Journalists

    Thursday, May 19 | 12:30 p.m.
    Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. (Auditorium)

    Join Asian Pacific American journalists Angela An from 10TV, Andy Chow from Ohio Public Radio and Michael Lee from the Columbus Dispatch as they discuss the fear within their community due to the rise in anti-Asian hate, juxtaposed with their own professional obligations.

    No registration required. In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

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  • Meet the Filmmakers

    Sunday, May 22 | 1:30-2:30 p.m.
    Martin Luther King Branch | 1467 E. Long St.

    Thursday, May 26 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.
    Hilltop Branch | 511 S. Hague Ave.

    Columbus nonprofit A Tribe for Jazz welcomes jazz and film lovers to enjoy scenes from their latest cinematic performance film, Legacy Jon Irabagon: A Solo Tenor Odyssey, followed by a panel discussion with the film’s creators.

    No registration required. In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

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  • Virtual Program: Librarian Hacks for Finding Great Books

    Wednesday, May 25 | 7 p.m.

    If you’re anything like us, you’re always on the hunt for that perfect book that has all the things you love. We’re here to help! Join our librarians as they reveal their best tips, tricks and top secret sources for finding your next favorite book.

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