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New Books at Education Library: May & June 2025

Welcome to our May & June 2025 Booklist!This special joint edition features over 50 newly arrived titles across a wide range of genres, including engaging picture books and young adult novels, as well as professional resources for educators, researchers, and those working in higher education. Picture books and children’s literature highlighting themes of friendship, nature, […]

Congratulations, Grad Class of 2025!

Congratulations, Grad Class of 2025 Best wishes and good luck, From the Law Library Staff

Experience Kōdō: The Way of Japanese Incense

This May, we are honoured to welcome special guests from Japan for a weekend of public incense gatherings and lectures on Japanese incense tradition at the University of British Columbia. The program will provide a rich experience of incense culture with an array of activities focused around a special keynote lecture and symposium on Friday, […]

Celebrate Over 30 Years of Punjabi Language and Culture at UBC!

The Department of Asian Studies and the Asian Library are pleased to announce the 2025 essay competition in Punjabi for Punjabi language students, in association with the Harjit Kaur Sidhu Memorial Program. Students who were enrolled in a Punjabi language class or classes at a university, college, or at the pre-collegiate level in B.C. during […]

Collection Spotlight: April is National Poetry Month

Poetry has the power to inspire, delight, and spark imagination in readers of all ages. This month, we’re celebrating with a special spotlight on children’s poetry picture books. Explore our featured collection and discover books that bring poetry to life in fun and engaging ways! Just a few highlights (click the cover to take you […]

New Books at Education Library: April 2025

Welcome to our April Booklist! This month, we’re featuring over 90 new titles, including young adult novels, picture books, and more. Check out our latest arrivals and find something new to enjoy! Click on the book cover to visit the Google Books page for more details and previews. Clicking on the title will take you […]

Reading at the Seed Library: Pollinators

Blog written by Rachael Huegerich March 31, 2024 Pollinators like bees, butterflies, wasps, hoverflies, and hummingbirds are vital within BC ecosystems. Fortunately, there are lots of ways your garden can attract pollinators. Want to read more about these important creatures? Check out the display at the seed lending library at the Education Library, just past […]

Reading at the Seed Library: Creativity in the Garden

Blog written by Rachael Huegerich March 17, 2024 Art, play, and imagination flourish alongside seedlings in the garden! Cooking, dyeing, crafting, game playing, and daydreaming are only some of the possibilities. Find creative inspiration at the seed library display at the Education Library. You can find the seed library just past the reference desk—or learn […]

Celebrating New Year Traditions at the Asian Library

On Sunday, February 16th, the UBC Asian Library welcomed children and families for Kids Take Over UBC 2025. This year’s theme, “Bridges Across Time, Seasons, and Cultures in Asia,” was presented in collaboration with Nitobe Memorial Garden and Chung | Lind Gallery. As part of this theme, the library has created a special display showcasing […]