In addition to the Hong Kong Central Library, the five major libraries at City Hall, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan and Tuen Mun also provide reference library services to meet the lifelong learning and information needs of citizens of their own respective regions. Reference materials provided include:

• Quick reference tools and standard works in a comprehensive range of subjects
  
• Hong Kong information resources
  
• English electronic books & quick reference databases (also accessible to library card holders through the Internet)
  
• Online databases on various subjects
  
• CD-ROMs

Professional librarians are on duty throughout opening hours to assist readers in their search for information and answer reference enquiries.