East Asian Library events

Sold Out - View a recording of the lecture on our YouTube channel or My Media.  Join us in celebrating a decade of collaboration as the University of Toronto Libraries and Columbia University Libraries mark the 10th anniversary of the Tibetan Collection Development and Services partnership!   Enjoy a keynote talk by Professor Rory Lindsay, Department for the Study of Religion, University of Toronto, and a special viewing of "Murals of Tibet," a SUMO-sized Collector's Edition… Read more about this event

                    Sold Out - Join us for a panel discussion at the University of Toronto to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Chinese Immigration Act, also known as the Chinese Exclusion Act in Canada. This act was one of several discriminatory policies that manifested the pervasive racism directed towards Chinese immigrants in Canada since their arrival in the mid-19th century.  In 2023, we will reflect on a century since the… Read more about this event

                    Sold Out (click here to view recording) - Join us for an exciting journey through the rich culinary history of China at the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library at the University of Toronto Libraries!  This event will feature two talks: one by Eugene N. Anderson titled “Madame Wu’s Cookbook and Food in Song China,” and another by Sean J.S. Chen titled “Madame Wu's Medieval Chinese Home Cooking.” Both discussions revolve… Read more about this event

                The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library and the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Toronto is pleased to announce an exhibition presenting the illustrated works by notable Chinese-American illustrator, Zhang Ming-ming alongside displays of student illustrations from East Asian Studies at the University of Toronto.  Exhibition duration: September - December 2023. Location: The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, 8th… Read more about this event

                Sold out - Read the transcript for the discussion: Documentary Filmmaking as an Act of Mourning: An Online Q&A with Director Huang Yin-Yu available here. The University of Toronto community is invited to join an online film screening of the documentary film Green Jail (2021) and Q&A with the director during the week of October 16, 2023. The online streaming is available from October 16th to 20th, while the… Read more about this event

                Registration Closed - 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. It is also a great opportunity for students to connect with their peers over lunch to learn about the academic supports available to them! Tibetan Studies Bibliographic Session Facilitated by: Kristina Dy-… Read more about this event

              Sold Out - The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is thrilled to invite you to join this special event with globally acclaimed manga artist, Yukimura Makoto making his Canadian debut as this year's guest from Japan for the Toronto International Festival of Authors!  On September 22, 2023, Yukimura Makoto will discuss with Dr. Max Dionisio (from the Royal Ontario Museum) about the secret to his creativity, artistic… Read more about this event

                Sold Out - The Fantastical & the Real: 2023 EASGSU Film Talk Series A two part series: Part I: Film Screening, Part II: Panel Discussions The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is excited to announce our collaboration with the Graduate Student Union of East Asian Studies (EASGSU), and the Graduate Union of Students of Art (GUStA) for this two part series celebrating multiple endeavors of film and video production that… Read more about this event

                  Sold Out - Join us for a special performance with opera singer, Li Jun on Thursday May 18, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in person at the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, 8th floor of Robarts Library at the University of Toronto. For questions or accommodations, please email eal.events@utoronto.ca. Presentation is in Chinese, with English interpretation. The event is free and open to all. Spaces are limited. Please register… Read more about this event

Sold Out - (view video recording below) - We cordially invite you to join us for the book launch of "Asian Canadian Voices: Facets of Diversity" at the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library. This inspiring collection showcases the works of eleven authors who share remarkable stories, reflections, and insights on the Asian Canadian heritage and experience. We are honoured to celebrate the book launch of this publication project that reflects the East Asian Library's long-standing commitment to… Read more about this event