Author Jolie Phuong Hoang discusses her book Three Funerals For My Father, a story of love, loss, and escape from Vietnam.
As a teenager, Jolie Phuong Hoang escaped from Vietnam with her siblings. Arriving in Canada in 1984, she enrolled in high school and then trained in mathematics, all the while retaining her love of writing. Join us at the Central library as she discusses her book Three Funerals For My Father, a story of love, loss, and escape from Vietnam.
Jolie will be interviewed by Thahn Campbell, author of Orphan 32.
AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Literary | Arts & Culture |
TAGS: | Literature | Jolie Phuong Hoang | Author Visit | Author Events |
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.