Los Angeles Public Library is proud to kick off AAPI Heritage Month with NEW WAVE Join us at AAPI Joy for a book talk with NEW WAVE filmmaker/author, Elizabeth Ai + special guest Trace — filmmaker, singer/songwriter, and contributor to newwavedocumentary and companion book. (Books will be available for purchase at the Library Store!) We’ll dive into why preserving our histories matters more than ever—and how reclaiming our stories is an act of joy and resistance. AAPI Joy: Narratives, Storytelling, and History Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Central Library NEW WAVE Programs 3:00–3:40 PM | Book Talk with Elizabeth Ai + Trace Le 3:45–4:30 PM | Dance Party at Thornton Courtyard (Music by DJ V!) 🎟 Free & open to all. Let us know you’re coming by commenting below. Let’s celebrate joy, memory, and community—together. More info at LAPL.org/aapi-joy #aapi #aapiheritagemonth #newwave