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The African American Experience is an online resource that brings voice and context to the lived experiences of African Americans in U.S. history. Primary and secondary sources illustrate diverse threads of African American social, political, and cultural history from Reconstruction to civil rights and modern social justice movements. Free access with your Library card!

March 7
The Indiana Association of Chinese Americans (IACA) and Indianapolis Chinese Performing Arts, Inc (ICPAI) will host a Lunar New Year Festival at Central Library. Come join us in celebrating the year of the horse! Enjoy a stage performance featuring Chinese American performing arts that include traditional Chinese American style lion dance, traditional dance, traditional Chinese orchestra music, and Tai Chi exercise presentations. Cultural vendors will also be present to share interactive experiences with attendees.

Spellbinding fantasy books by Asian American authors — one for every sign. From clever Rats to powerful Dragons, this reading list pairs each Chinese zodiac symbol with a book by Asian American authors whose stories echo the traits, themes, and legends of each animal. Whether readers want fierce warriors, hidden magic, quiet wisdom, or shape-shifting creatures, these books highlight the depth, diversity, and imagination of contemporary Asian American fantasy writing.