ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (April 24, 2025) – OC Public Libraries is pleased to commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month throughout May. This month-long celebration honors the rich cultural heritage, contributions, and stories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. We invite the community to join us for a series of engaging events, including author talks, cooking classes, and a music appreciation series.
Events during Asian American and Pacific Islander Month 2025:
Author Events
| WHO: | Sarah Ahn is America’s Test Kitchen’s social media manager and the creator of the Ahnest Kitchen website. She records her experiences on Instagram and TikTok of living with her Korean immigrant parents, chronicling her mother’s cooking, grocery shopping trips, and more. Many of Sarah’s posts have gone viral with 10+ million views and they have sold grocery stores out of product. She has been featured on NBC News, ABC News, Yahoo News, and Good Morning America. Nam Soon Ahn, her mother, is a former restaurateur whose culinary wisdom and recipes form the foundation of this book. Together, they honor their heritage with love, flavor, and authenticity. Owen Han is a chef and culinary content creator, coined the 'King of Sandwiches' on TikTok with millions of fans tuning in daily to see his latest take on the internet's most delicious sandwiches. |
| WHEN: | Sarah Ahn & Nam Soon Ahn – Wednesday, May 14th at 6:00 p.m. Owen Han – Sunday, May 18th at 1:00 a.m. |
| WHERE: | Sarah Ahn & Nam Soon Ahn – Cypress Library – 5331 Orange Ave Cypress, CA 90630 Owen Han – Clifton C. Miller Community Center – 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780 |
Cooking Classes and Music Appreciation Series
Music Appreciation Series: Chinese Zither
Monday, May 5th at 5:00pm
Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library
12700 Montecito Road
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Music Appreciation Series: Chinese Zither
Tuesday, May 6th at 5:30pm
Rancho Santa Margarita Library
30902 La Promesa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Music Appreciation Series: Chinese Zither
Wednesday, May 7th at 5:00pm
Westminster Library
8180 13th Street
Westminster, CA 92683
Music Appreciation Series: Chinese Zither
Wednesday, May 12th at 11:00am
Brea Library
1 Civic Center Circle
Brea, CA 92821
Kate’s Japanese Kitchen: Cooking Classes
Monday May 12th at 4pm-6pm
Foothill Ranch Library
27002 Cabriole Way
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Music Appreciation Series: Chinese Zither
Wednesday May 14th at 5:00pm
Costa Mesa-Mesa Verde Library
2969 Mesa Verde Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Kate’s Japanese Kitchen: Cooking Classes
Monday May 19th at 4pm-6pm
Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library
12700 Montecito Road
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Kate’s Japanese Kitchen: Cooking Classes
Monday May 27th at 4pm-6pm
Westminster Library
8180 13th Street
Westminster, CA 92683
For more information about our Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month events visit https://ocpl.org/aapi-heritage-month
