Asian Library Blog

  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Asian Library Team Picks: Holiday Reads

    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. 

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