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Reeling in the Past: Game Fishing in Canada

By Tianyi Fei on October 25, 2024

One of the most charming aspects of game fishing is the thrill of the unknown—what lies beneath the surface, whether the day’s efforts will yield a prize catch, or if luck will be on the angler’s side. This unpredictability adds to the excitement for all anglers, from seasoned fishing enthusiasts to weekend hobbyists. But as […]

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Planet-Friendly Wrapping: Furoshiki

By eshghi on October 17, 2024

Join us for workshops on making and using furoshiki as a sustainable alternative to gift wrapping. Participants can choose to participate in one or both workshops. Planet-Friendly Wrapping: Making Furoshiki for Sustainable Gift-giving (Part 1 of 2 Workshops) Date and Time:  Tuesday, Nov. 5th from 3:30-4:30pm Location: UBC Scarfe Building Room 1128  Attendance: Free, drop-in […]

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Celebrate Diwali with the Asian Library!

By phchow on October 7, 2024

Co- Sponsored by the Hindi-Urdu Language Program Date: Wednesday, October 23rd Time: 12:00pm -12:45pm Location: Asian Centre Auditorium (1871 West Mall) Diwali or Deepavali, which means “a row of lights”, is the most widely celebrated festival in India and throughout the Indian diaspora. Traditionally celebrated on Amavasya (darkest night or no moon day), it usually takes place […]

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New Books at the Asian Library (September 2024)

By phchow on October 2, 2024

South Asian
Japanese
Korean
Chinese

BF637 C5 G55 2024
ਰੂਹ ਦਾ ਸਾਲ਼ਣ : ਵਾਰਤਕ / ਮੋਹਨ ਗਿੱਲ / ਲੁਧਿਆਣਾ : ਚੇਤਨਾ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ਨ ; Surrey B.C.: Gulati Publishers Ltd, 2024
LC32 G38 2023
ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੇ ਬਾਕਮਾਲ ਰਹੱਸ : ਕਿਵੇਂ ਲੱਭੀਏ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦਾ ਸੰਤੁਲਨ ਅਤੇ ਮਕਸਦ / ਗੌਰ ਗੋਪਾਲ ਦਾ…

Posted in Carousel, Chinese language, Circulation, Collections, Japanese language, Korean language, New Books, South Asian language | Read More | No Comments