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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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New Books at the Asian Library (December 2025)

By phchow on January 6, 2026

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Intrepid Sisters on the Move II

By Chelsea Shriver on December 24, 2025

Guest blogger and E-Records Manager Barbara Towell retraces the route taken by sisters Clara and Kitty Wilson on their annual bicycle trip on Vancouver Island.

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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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Intrepid Sisters on the Move

By Chelsea Shriver on July 9, 2025

Guest blogger and E-Records Manager Barbara Towell retraces the route taken by sisters Clara and Kitty Wilson on their annual bicycle trip on Vancouver Island.

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It’s the Cream of the Crop!

By Jacky Lai on June 9, 2025

Co-op student Gabriella Cigarroa shares some highlights from the newly processed B.C. Dairy Historical Society collection.

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