Biblio Lotus
Our Mission
Biblio Lotus supports and values the culture and voice of our Asian communities in Pima County by providing resources and programs and by establishing ongoing partnerships with Asian organizations therein.
Our Vision
A blooming Asian community, represented in the culture and operations of the library system.
Our Values
Diversity - We honor the dynamic and rich Asian cultures.
Inclusion - We raise our own voices and honor one another's.
Education - We inform and connect staff to community.
Community - We share culture and knowledge within and outside of the library system.
Biblio Lotus Picks, News, and Events
Introducing Biblio Lotus!
We're proud to announce Biblio Lotus, a team whose vision is a blooming Asian community, represented in the culture and operations of PCPL.
Ganbatte! Let’s learn Japanese!
Paige C., Flowing Wells Library, says, "Japanese is a fun language to learn. Here’s a little primer to get you started!"
Biblio Lotus Presents: New in July 2023 for Birth to 8!
Share these new books with Asian and Asian-American characters and authors with your little one!
Biblio Lotus Presents: New in July 2023 for Tweens!
Brand new books with Asian and Asian-American characters!
Biblio Lotus Presents: New in July 2023 for Teens!
Don't miss these new books with Asian and Asian-American characters!
Biblio Lotus New Books for Adults
The heat is on but we have cool reads. Please check out these newly added books from Asian authors and/or with Asian settings.
Diversifying Teen Reading List
This list was created by the We Are Kid Lit Collective.
Biblio Lotus Presents: New books for ages 0-18!
New books with Asian and Asian-American characters, for library lovers from babies to teens!
Chinese heirloom seeds and climate-adapted food
Hundreds of heirloom seed packets moved from one hand to another under the shade of mesquite trees on a Saturday morning at Mission Garden.
Queer Books for AAPI Heritage Month
We think you'll absolutely love this mix of books celebrating queer Asian American and Pacific Islander authors for AAPI Heritage Month!
Biblio Lotus Presents: New in April 2023 for Teens & Tweens!
Brand new books featuring Asian and Asian-American characters!
"Must Read" Books by Asian/Pacific Islander Authors!
Enjoy these outstanding and recommended books from several online lists.
Biblio Lotus Presents: New in April 2023 for Birth-8!
Share a new book featuring Asian and Asian-American characters with your little one!
Some Asian Americans Who Made a Mark in Pop Culture
These Asian Americans made their mark in pop culture, through movies, comedy, television, fashion, music or sports. Representation matters!
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month on Kanopy
This May, Kanopy is highlighting representation in film with this collection for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Mysteries/Thrillers by Asian-Americans & Pacific Islanders
Celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these titles written by Asian-American and Pacific Islander authors!
