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1871 West Mall
Vancouver, B.C.
Canada V6T 1Z2

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  • Asian Library Team Picks: Summer Reads

    Enjoy the beautiful summer weather with a cool dessert and a good book! Our librarians, staff and student employees have selected some of their favourite reads, all available to borrow from the Asian Library. We hope these recommendations help you find your next great summer read. Read More

  • The Shape of Tomorrow: Envisioning Futures with AI and Beyond

    When you think about how AI and technology might change our world, do you feel excited and optimistic, or confused, anxious, and perhaps even afraid? Either way, you are not alone.  The Asian Library’s new display, The Shape of Tomorrow: Envisioning Futures with AI and Beyond, explores how people imagine the world ahead. Through science fiction, scholarly works, […] Read More

  • New Books at the Asian Library (July 2026)

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  • Rice: Far more than a simple grain – New display at the Asian Library

    How often do you eat rice in your meals? If you asked people from Asian cultures this question, many would likely say, “Countless times!” In East Asian and South Asian cultures, rice represents far more than a simple grain, deeply influencing people’s lives and traditions both in the past and today. This display features books […] Read More

  • Welcome to the Asian Library - History and Development - Read more

    Welcome to the Asian Library!

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Asian Library Blog

  • Asian Library Team Picks: Summer ReadsAugust 6, 2026
  • The Shape of Tomorrow: Envisioning Futures with AI and BeyondAugust 5, 2026
  • New Books at the Asian Library (July 2026)August 4, 2026

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