By cshriver on October 8, 2015
The Illustrated Alice: Celebrating 150 Years of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland October 6 through October 31, 2015 “And what is the use of a book,” thought Alice “without pictures or conversation?” ~ Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Join us for a sesquicentennial celebration of one of the most beloved books ever written. This year […]
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By cshriver on October 8, 2015
Name Chelsea S. Dear Mr. Potter I remember going to pick up my pre-ordered copy of “Deathly Hallows” and smiling at all of the people I passed who also had the book under their arms as I walked home. I spent the day reading on a sunny porch until I had to leave to pick […]
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By cshriver on October 8, 2015
We are delighted to announce a new exhibition curated by Rare Books and Special Collections at UBC Library, Harry Potter and the Rain City! The exhibition spans three UBC’s library branches and features books from the Harry Potter series that have been newly added to the RBSC collection, as well as stories and memorabilia from […]
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By cshriver on October 8, 2015
We are delighted to announce a new exhibition curated by Rare Books and Special Collections at UBC Library, Harry Potter and the Rain City! Vancouver enjoys a number of profound and surprising connections to the beloved Harry Potter book series. Kidsbooks in Vancouver was the first Canadian bookstore to carry Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s […]
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