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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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by DPPL Celebrates
05.01.25

For nearly 50 years, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month occurs every May, and celebrates the contributions, growth, and story of the AAPI community in our shared history and culture. 

What began as Asian-Pacific Heritage Week for the first ten days of May grew to officially being all 31 days of May in 1992, two years after the bill was passed by Congress to extend it. 

Having undergone a few changes over time, the month is still about celebration and uplifting the AAPI community and their voices.

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DPPL On Demand

DIY With DPPL: Stamp Kit

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by Reference Staff
04.19.25

Hey, Kiddos! It's time for a new edition of DIY with DPPL!

What's In Your Kit?

  • craft foam with sticky backing
  • 5x wooden cubes
  • small notebook
  • ink pad

Trace a simple design onto the white, paper backing of the craft foam. Cut out your shape and stick it onto one of the cubes to make a stamp.

PRO TIP: you can use every side of a cube to make designs!

ANOTHER PRO TIP: Trace the cube and draw within the outline so you know how large your design should be.

FUN IDEAS:

  • create an X stamp and an O stamp and play Tic-Tac-Toe with a friend
  • use your stamps to decorate your calendar
  • make a checkmark-shaped stamp to use on your To-Do-Lists
  • make emoji stamps to express your mood
  • create some stamps that spell out your name (just remember to flip the letters!)
  • see if you can illustrate an entire comic only using your stamps!

Starting on Saturday, April 19th, stop by the Youth Services desk on the second floor of DPPL to pick up a kit (while supplies last!), and then use the materials to do the project we show you step-by-step in the video.

(Grade 1 and up.)