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Celebrate Asian Heritage Month at the Library

Meet and Greet Author Event

2026-05-02 13:00:00 2026-05-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Celebrate Asian Heritage Month at the Library This Asian Heritage Month, join authors Catherine Little, Sunshine Punzalan, and Evelyn Sue Wong for stories and creativity that celebrate Asian voices and experiences. Iroquois Ridge Branch - Creation Zone

Saturday, May 02
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-02 13:00:00 2026-05-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Celebrate Asian Heritage Month at the Library This Asian Heritage Month, join authors Catherine Little, Sunshine Punzalan, and Evelyn Sue Wong for stories and creativity that celebrate Asian voices and experiences. Iroquois Ridge Branch - Creation Zone

Iroquois Ridge Branch

Creation Zone

This Asian Heritage Month, join authors Catherine Little, Sunshine Punzalan, and Evelyn Sue Wong for stories and creativity that celebrate Asian voices and experiences.

May is Asian Heritage Month! Join us for storytimes with the authors, filled with picture books that share Asian voices, experiences, and traditions. After the readings, meet the authors and enjoy a hands‑on craft session inspired by the stories. It’s a fun and creative way to learn, make something new, and celebrate together. 

  • 1-2pm: Author readings  
  • 2-3pm: Craft session 

Meet the authors and hear their stories:

Catherine Little - Dragon’s Dilemma 
Catherine Little is an educator, consultant, and writer with a love of children's picture books. She especially enjoys reading her stories to families and has shared her work at schools, libraries, and special venues such as the Ontario Science Centre, Art Gallery of Ontario, and Royal Ontario Museum. She lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with her husband and son. 
 
Sunshine Punzalan – Soccer Scaries 
Sunshine Punzalan is based in Oakville, Ontario. She wears many hats! She is a mom to twin boys, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocate, a Digital Content Creator and a Human Resources Leader. She is always on the go and loves sharing family adventures with her community.  Sunshine is also using her voice to educate on DEI to not only help raise her kids, but to equip others to do the same. 
 
Evelyn Sue Wong – Reach for the Sky 
Evelyn Sue Wong is a children’s book author who sparks curiosity and inspires change through her books. Growing up in Toronto Canada, she loved flying with her father and earned her pilot’s licence at the age of nineteen. Now living in Singapore with her family, Evelyn hopes to inspire children everywhere to reach for the sky. 

AGE GROUP: | School Age (5-8) | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Family & Local History | Books & Writing | Author Event |

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Iroquois Ridge Branch

oplreference@oakville.ca
Phone: (905) 338-4247

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Mon, Apr 20 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 21 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 22 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 23 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 24 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 25 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Located within the Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, Iroquois Ridge Branch is home to a large collection of materials, study spaces, and a Creation Zone. The branch hosts a variety of programs for all ages, with a particular focus on new and emerging technologies, such as virtual reality and Tinker Toys. Parking is free.

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