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Asian Centre
1871 West Mall
Vancouver, B.C.
Canada V6T 1Z2
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KPop and Demons in the Asian Library Collection
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 popular animated film KPop Demon Hunters. Released in the summer of 2025, this […]
Lunar New Year Celebration at the Nest – Event Recap
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, graphic novels, and language learning materials in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and South […]
Kids Take Over UBC 2026: Event Recap
On Sunday February 15, the UBC Asian Library welcomed kids and families as part of 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 was Pop of Light – Seasons in Asia in […]
Kids Take Over UBC at Asian Library
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 variety of crafts and games, as well as experience henna […]
A Legacy of Ink 墨韻傳承
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 Chinese calligraphy—a tradition that spans centuries and continues to shape Chinese cultural identity today. This event will delve into its historical significance, aesthetic principles, and modern interpretations as […]
Gift-wrapping with care: Highlights from our workshop “Planet-Friendly Wrapping: Folding Furoshiki for Sustainable Gift-Giving”
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 Inspiring Community Grant, participants received their own Japanese cotton fabric and learned how this simple square of […]
Asian Library Board Games – New Additions to the Collection
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 majority of Asian Library’s board games are now circulating! Come by to Asian Library and […]