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Gift-wrapping with care: Highlights from our workshop “Planet-Friendly Wrapping: Folding Furoshiki for Sustainable Gift-Giving”

By phchow on December 10, 2025

On November 19, the Asian Library welcomed members of the UBC and local community for a hands-on celebration of culture, creativity, and sustainability through the Japanese art of furoshiki fabric wrapping. Thanks to generous support of the UBC Inspiri…

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Asian Library Board Games – New Additions to the Collection

By phchow on December 3, 2025

Asian Library’s board games are the perfect way to keep warm and dry while having fun with friends and family. Come check out our recently-acquired board games, including traditional Asian games as well as newer games with Asian themes. The Asian…

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Asian Library Team Picks: Holiday Reads

By phchow on December 2, 2025

Enjoy the holidays with some recommended reads from the Asian Library Team. Asian Library staff, librarians and student employees have chosen some of their favourite titles available to take out for the winter break. More selections to come!

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New Books at the Asian Library (November 2025)

By phchow on December 2, 2025

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New Books at the Asian Library (October 2025)

By phchow on November 4, 2025

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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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