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1/ ‘Mystery of Chinese Writing’ Roving Exhibition
| Date: | 2025/11/1 (Saturday) to 2025/11/30 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
| Description: | The development of Chinese characters has a long and rich history, beginning with the pottery inscriptions in the late Neolithic period, progressing to the oracle bone scripts and bronze inscriptions in the Shang and Zhou dynasties, and evolving through small seal scripts after the unification by Qin to clerical scripts during the Qin and Han periods. By the Tang dynasty, Chinese writing system had fully matured and the art of calligraphy scaled new heights. As of today, Chinese characters continue to embody the wisdom of the past and demonstrates the charm of Chinese culture. The exhibition will use simple writings, images of artefacts and vivid illustrations to showcase the development and cultural connotations of Chinese characters. |
1/ "Glorious Voyage: Splendid Achievements of the People’s Republic of China in Its 75 Years" Roving Exhibition
| Date: | 2025/10/1 (Wednesday) to 2025/10/31 (Friday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
| Description: | Over the past 75 years, China has seen a substantial rise in its composite national strength, becoming a pivotal player in the global economic landscape while achieving a historic leap toward a moderately prosperous society in all respects for its people. Infrastructure investments have expanded rapidly, with significant advancements in transportation. Cultural undertakings have also flourished, with the country’s soft power substantially enhanced. Talented athletes have consistently attained outstanding success, transforming the country from a major contender to becoming a sports powerhouse. A range of green-development initiatives has been successfully implemented, promoting harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature. The exhibition aims to convey interesting information in a relaxed and lively manner, showcasing extraordinary achievements of contemporary China through various themes. |
1/ Book Display: Days of War
| Date: | 2025/9/1 (Monday) to 2025/9/30 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
2/ Children's Book Display: Fun with Science
| Date: | 2025/9/1 (Monday) to 2025/9/30 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
1/ "Monthly Meeting of Joyful Reading" of Reading Programme for Children and Youth: Traditional festivals (Family)
| Date: | 2025/9/27 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
1/ Storytelling for Children (Cantonese)
| Date: | 2025/9/27 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
2/ Storytelling for Children (Cantonese)
| Date: | 2025/9/20 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
3/ Storytelling for Children (Cantonese)
| Date: | 2025/9/13 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
4/ Storytelling for Children (Cantonese)
| Date: | 2025/9/6 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
1/ Introduction to Self-services / e-Reading / Digital Collections (Junior)
| Date: | 2025/9/26 (Friday) |
| Time: | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
2/ Introduction to Self-services / e-Reading / Digital Collections (Adult)
| Date: | 2025/9/19 (Friday) |
| Time: | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
3/ Introduction to Self-services / e-Reading / Digital Collections (Junior)
| Date: | 2025/9/12 (Friday) |
| Time: | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
4/ Introduction to Self-services / e-Reading / Digital Collections (Adult)
| Date: | 2025/9/5 (Friday) |
| Time: | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
1/ Roving Exhibition on Winning Entries (Macau) of "4．23 World Book Day Creative Competition" in 2025 - "Reading—My Travel Buddy" - Senior Primary Category
| Date: | 2025/9/8 (Monday) to 2025/9/30 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
| Description: | In support of the World Book Day on 23 April, the Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) organises the “4‧23 World Book Day Creative Competition in 2025” on the theme of “Reading—My Travel Buddy” to promote a reading culture. Through competition, which integrates reading and creation, we hope to encourage children and young people to expand and deepen their scope of reading to open the door to knowledge, broaden their horizons and enrich their lives. |
1/ Roving Exhibition on Books Read by Winning Students of "4．23 World Book Day Creative Competition" in 2025 - "Reading—My Travel Buddy"
| Date: | 2025/9/8 (Monday) to 2025/9/30 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
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1/ Creative Craftwork in Sham Shui Po
| Date: | 2025/9/6 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
1/ Book Display
| Date: | 2025/7/1 (Tuesday) to 2025/8/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
2/ “Giant Panda” Photo Taking Booth
| Date: | 2025/7/1 (Tuesday) to 2025/8/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
3/ Qin & Han Dynasties Painting Workshop
| Date: | 2025/8/17 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library (Po On Road Public Library (Extension Activities Room)) |
