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New Books at the Asian Library (October 2025)

By phchow on November 4, 2025

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

Planet-Friendly Wrapping: Folding Furoshiki for Sustainable Gift-Giving

By phchow on October 28, 2025

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Science Literacy Week 2025: From Sea to Space with the Asian Library Collection

By phchow on October 6, 2025

From October 6 to 12, Asian Library will participate in the annual celebration of Science Literacy Week in Canada! This year’s theme, “From Sea to Space,” invites everyone to reflect on science’s role in shaping our understanding of the world. Guided b…

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New Books at the Asian Library (September 2025)

By phchow on October 2, 2025

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Celebrate Diwali with the Asian Library!

By phchow on October 1, 2025

CO-SPONSORED BY HINDI-URDU & PUNJABI LANGUAGE PROGRAM Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025Time: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.Location: Asian Centre Auditorium (1871 West Mall) Diwali or Deepavali, which means “a row of lights,” is the most widely celebrated festi…

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UBC Library expands collection of influential art periodical Bijutsu Techō

By phchow on September 27, 2025

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New Books at the Asian Library (August 2025)

By phchow on September 4, 2025

New Books at the Asian Library (August 2025)

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Temporary change in branch opening hours

By phchow on August 29, 2025

Starting September 2, 2025, the Asian Library will temporarily operate with new hours: Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pmSaturday 11 am – 4 pm Please check our hours on our website before you visit.

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Discover the Oversize Book Collection at UBC Asian Library

By phchow on August 29, 2025

Have you ever come across a book so beautifully designed that its size makes it stand out? At UBC Asian Library, our foyer space is currently showcasing some titles from the Oversize Book Collection, which brings together a wide range of large-format m…

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New Books at the Asian Library (July 2025)

By phchow on August 5, 2025

New titles have been added to the Asian Library collections. Check them out online or in-person!

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