Both the Education Resource Centre (ERC) located at the Kowloon Public Library and the new Stanley Public Library were officially opened in May. They have been popular places for teaching professionals and Stanley residents since commissioning.

The ERC has a collection of more than 20,000 items including books, journals, electronic resources and online databases on education related subjects. Readers can make use of its language learning workstations, Internet workstations and OPAC terminals to conduct language learning or search for multimedia and electronic resources. For enquiries, please call 2926 4062.

Stanley Public Library has a library stock of more than 50,000 items. Facilities include an adult lending library, children’s library, newspapers and periodicals section, and extension activities room. A computer and information area as well as multimedia workstations for children and OPAC terminals are also provided in the library. For enquiries, please call 2923 5171.
 

Assistant Director of Leisure and Cultural Services (Libraries & Development), Mr Lee Yuk-man (left) and the Librarian of the Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd), Mr Michael Robinson officiated at the launch ceremony of the Education Resource Centre.


 (From left) Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Thomas Chow, Chairlady of Southern District Council, Ms Mar Yuet-har, and Director of Architectural Services, Mr Yue Chi-hang participate in a children’s story-telling session in Stanley Public Library after officiating at the opening ceremony of the Library.