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KPop and Demons in the Asian Library Collection

By phchow on March 10, 2026

The Asian Library is featuring two displays on “Pop Culture Across Asia” (upper floor) and “Demons in Japanese and Korean Contexts” (ground floor). These displays were installed just in time for Kids Take Over UBC 2026 and are inspired by the hugely po…

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New Books at the Asian Library (February 2026)

By phchow on March 3, 2026

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Lunar New Year Celebration at the Nest – Event Recap

By phchow on February 27, 2026

On February 11, the Asian Library joined the AMS and the Department of Asian Studies in celebrating Lunar New Year 2026 at the Nest. As part of the celebration, we hosted a pop-up library featuring a selection of Great Reads novels, picture books, grap…

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Kids Take Over UBC 2026: Event Recap

By phchow on February 25, 2026

On Sunday February 15, the UBC Asian Library welcomed kids and families to campus for Kids Take Over UBC 2026! We welcomed 750 guests between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for crafts, dancing, games, and much more on a sunny Family Day weekend. This year’s theme …

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New Books at the Asian Library (January 2026)

By phchow on February 4, 2026

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Kids Take Over UBC at Asian Library

By phchow on February 2, 2026

The Asian Library team is excited to welcome you and your family to campus on Sunday, February 15, from 10am to 4pm. This year’s theme, Pop of Light – Seasons in Asia, is presented in collaboration with the Nitobe Memorial Garden. Visitors can enjoy a …

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A Legacy of Ink 墨韻傳承

By phchow on January 9, 2026

Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026           Time: 1:30-3:30 PMLocation: UBC Asian Centre Auditorium (1871 West Mall, Vancouver)Admission: Free Join us for an inspiring exploration of the legacy of Chines…

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New Books at the Asian Library (December 2025)

By phchow on January 6, 2026

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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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