Asian Heritage Celebration @ ISU

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

NPL will be closed at 5 pm Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Our Fell Avenue lot bookdrop and off-site bookdrops will remain available. We will reopen at 9 am on November 30.

Program Type:

In-Person

Age Group:

Everyone
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Event Details

The diverse culture of Asia will be celebrated with the Asian Heritage Celebration, April 27, 2024, at Illinois State University. All events on Saturday, April 27 will be hosted at the ISU Alumni Center. There will not be any events at the Normal Public Library. The Normal Public Library branch at 201 W. College will have activity sheets, copies of the event schedule, and books to check out!

AsiaConnect, with support of the Normal Public Library and Illinois Art Station, will hold festivities. All events are free and open to the public. More activities are offered throughout the week and open to the public. Check the event page for other Asian Heritage programs.

Come for few programs or stay all day! Registration is required for some programs. 

Filipino Dance presented by APAC

  • 1 p.m.
  • Illinois State University, Alumni Center, Room 116

Henna Demonstration presented by Binni Patel

  • 1 p.m.
  • Illinois State University, Alumni Center, Room 119
  • Seats limited to 22 participants. RSVP FULL.

Indian Dance presented by Dulari Thakura

  • 2 p.m.
  • Illinois State University, Alumni Center, Room 116

Tea Tasting presented by T.Y. Wang

  • 2 p.m.
  • Illinois State University, Alumni Center, Room 119
  • Seats are limited to 22 participants. RSVP FULL.

Arts and Crafts presented by Illinois Art Station

  • 3 p.m.
  • Illinois State University, Alumni Center, Room 116

Chinese Calligraphy Workshop presented by Shih-Wei Chiang & Miranda Lin

  • 3 p.m.
  • Illinois State University, Alumni Center, Room 119
  • Seats are limited to 20 participants. RSVP FULL.

If you need a special accommodation to fully participate in these events, contact AsiaConnect. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.