East Asian Library events

                  The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is proud to co-present this talk with the University of Toronto Music Library. In this book talk, Juni L. Yeung will introduce the first English translation and study of Kingaku Hakki, and demonstrate through recordings and live performance the thought process of gagaku in transcription and its changes as it traverses instruments, cultures, and time.  The book talk will be… Read more about this event

                  The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is proud to sponsor this in-person event hosted by the Global Taiwan Studies Initiative at the Asian Institute at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. Taiwan can serve as a valuable platform for those pursuing China Studies and Asian Studies, as well international relations and global affairs more broadly. Tapping into Taiwan’s expertise can provide insights on the Sinosphere,… Read more about this event

                The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is pleased to co-present, in collaboration with the Culture Centre of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto, the Taipei Cultural Center in New York, Ministry of Culture, Republic of China (Taiwan), and the Global Taiwan Studies (GTS) Initiative at the Munk School, University of Toronto, a special talk event: Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025 | Time: 4-5 PMLocation: Culture Centre Auditorium,… Read more about this event

  The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library hosts a variety of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, workshops, lectures, and panel discussions throughout the year. The library is dedicated to providing current, critical, and supportive programs for University of Toronto students, faculty, staff, and the broader East Asian and Asian Canadian communities.   Follow Us on Social Media  Stay informed about our programs and events by following us on social media and visit our… Read more about this event

              The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is thrilled to co-present, in collaboration with the Japan Foundation, Toronto, a book talk and film screening event featuring renowned Japanese author ISAKA Kotaro. Mr. Isaka’s works have been translated into over 20 languages worldwide, and many of his novels have been adapted into films, including the 2022 Hollywood adaptation of Bullet Train. Film Screening | In-person at Innis Town Hall (2 Sussex Avenue,… Read more about this event

              Join us for an insightful session providing an overview of Tibetan Studies bibliographic resources at the University of Toronto Libraries and beyond. We will focus on both Tibetan and English-language resources. The orientation will introduce students to the Tibetan Collection at the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library and review helpful tools for accessing these collections. Light refreshments will be provided. Orientation Registration: Please… Read more about this event

                Event Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaFzr9vSp_0&t=2766s Join us at the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library to celebrate Lobsang P. Lhalungpa’s Tibetan pecha collection, recently received by the University of Toronto East Asian Library. This remarkable collection features manuscripts, woodblock prints, and xylograph reproductions in pecha format, dating from the 15th to the 20th centuries. Carefully gathered by Lhalungpa over six… Read more about this event

            Cinematic Witnesses: Documenting Survival in East Asian Democracies The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is proud to co-sponsor this compelling film series, Cinematic Witnesses: Documenting Survival in East Asian Democracies. The series highlights powerful stories of resilience, memory, and social change across East Asia through the lens of documentary cinema. If you enjoy similar events, follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram for the… Read more about this event

                  EXHIBITION EXTENDED!  Chinese Art Masterpieces in Print: History, Lineage, LegacyExhibition at the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library Explore the FAH465 Exhibition 2025 webpage, which accompanies the physical exhibition on display at the Cheng Yu-Tung East Asian Library from June 2025 to April 2026. The webpage is maintained by Rose Ting-Yi Liu, PhD Candidate, Department of East Asian Studies, University of Toronto The Cheng Yu… Read more about this event

              Exhibition Extended - Discover the extraordinary life of James G. Endicott, a Canadian missionary, educator, and peace activist who shaped 20th-century China-Canada relations. This exhibition traces his transformative journey—from his missionary work in West China through war and revolution to his role as a leading voice for peace during the Cold War. Explore a captivating collection of artifacts, hear Endicott's own reflections, and experience… Read more about this event