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1/ Chinese Culture Festival 2025 Thematic Book Exhibition: Li Qingzhao
| Date: | 2025/9/8 (Monday) to 2025/9/29 (Monday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library |
| Description: | To tie in with the Chinese Culture Festival 2025 organised by the Chinese Culture Promotion Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the Hong Kong Public Libraries has specially selected a number of collections on the following three topics: literary master Su Dongpo, renowned Song poetess Li Qingzhao and one of the four great Chinese classics, Dream of the Red Chamber. In appreciating the spectacular performances presented in the Chinese Culture Festival 2025, members of the public can also embark on a journey to explore the treasures of Chinese literature through these collections where they can learn more about the two literary giants and the classic Dream of the Red Chamber to immerse themselves in the enduring charm, beautiful mood and touching sentiments in classical Chinese literature. |
1/ Meet-the-Authors 2025: Joyful Writing - The Healing Power of Nature Writing: Starting from the Depths of Life
| Date & Time: | 2 August 2025 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
1/ Paired Reading Club for Kinders (K.1 - K.3)
| Date: | 2025/7/26 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
2/ Paired Reading Club for Kinders (K.1 - K.3)
| Date: | 2025/7/19 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
3/ Paired Reading Club for Kinders (K.1 - K.3)
| Date: | 2025/7/12 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
4/ Paired Reading Club for Kinders (K.1 - K.3)
| Date: | 2025/7/5 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
1/ Music Exhibition - Xi'an Guyue
| Date: | 2025/7/1 (Tuesday) to 2025/7/14 (Monday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library |
| Description: | Xi’an Drum Music (Guyue) has roots dating back to the Sui and Tang Dynasties. It embodies the elegance of court music as well as the richness and grandeur of Tang and Song music. In recognition of its cultural significance, Xi’an Guyue was designated one of the China’s first national intangible cultural heritage items in 2006, and was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009. The Music Office will curate a series of ‘Xi’an Guyue’ exhibitions to introduce the development, styles, musical instruments and performance formats of Xi’an Guyue. The exhibition will be roved at various public libraries. |
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1/ Exhibition Panels and Book Display for 'The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Great Unity - Civilisation of the Qin and Han Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' Exhibition
| Date: | 2025/6/1 (Sunday) to 2025/6/30 (Monday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library |
| Description: | The exhibition aims at promoting public’s interest and awareness in Chinese history and culture, enhancing the sense of belonging and affection for our country, as well as introducing the public to the use of related collections. |
1/ Book Display: Chinese Culture
| Date: | 2025/6/1 (Sunday) to 2025/6/30 (Monday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Adult Library) |
2/ Children's Book Display: The Age of Dinosaurs
| Date: | 2025/6/1 (Sunday) to 2025/6/30 (Monday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Children's Library) |
3/ Reference Book Display: Understanding Tea Culture
| Date: | 2025/6/1 (Sunday) to 2025/6/30 (Monday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Reference Library) |
1/ “Culture Appreciation”: Thematic Book Display on Comic Characters
| Date: | 2025/6/1 (Sunday) to 2025/6/30 (Monday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library |
1/ Book Exhibition on "Vibrant Intangible Cultural Heritage"
| Date: | 2025/6/1 (Sunday) to 2025/6/30 (Monday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library |
1/ Storytelling for Children
| Date: | 2025/6/29 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
2/ Storytelling for Children
| Date: | 2025/6/28 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
3/ Storytelling for Children
| Date: | 2025/6/22 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
4/ Storytelling for Children
| Date: | 2025/6/21 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
5/ Storytelling for Children
| Date: | 2025/6/15 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
6/ Storytelling for Children
| Date: | 2025/6/14 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
7/ Storytelling for Children
| Date: | 2025/6/8 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
8/ Storytelling for Children
| Date: | 2025/6/7 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
9/ Storytelling for Children
| Date: | 2025/6/1 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
1/ “Culture Appreciation”: Workshops on Creation of Shadow Puppet on Comic Characters
| Date: | 2025/6/28 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library |
