"Library-on-Wheels" School Programme
🚐 "Library-on-Wheels" School Programme
The Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) is committed to promoting reading for all and providing diversified library services to the public, including the “Library-on-Wheels” project. The project features a fleet of specially designed trucks that visit communities and schools to promote theme-based reading, self-checkout service, electronic resources and other online services to members of the public and students.
To foster students’ interest in reading, “Library-on-Wheels” visits schools, bringing lively and engaging reading experiences to students. In addition to allowing students to board the truck to try out the self-checkout service and electronic resources, a special activity area and a themed reading zone are set up in the extended area adjacent to the truck where students can learn about different cultures, broaden their knowledge, discover the library’s rich collections, and experience the fun of e-reading firsthand through themed reading activities, word games, and cultural handicraft workshops.
📧 HKPL will send invitation emails to schools in batches based on their respective districts.
📋 Supporting facilities to be provided by applicant schools
🚚 Sufficient parking space
“Library-on-Wheels” is a 5.5-tonne light goods vehicle of approximately 7.7 metres long, 2.6 metres wide and 3.6 metres high.
🔌 Free power supply
A dedicated 13-ampere (13A) or 16-ampere (16A) power socket is required near the parking location of “Library-on-Wheels” (an approximately 40-metre connecting cable is provided by “Library-on-Wheels”).
🎯 Activity venue and equipment
Participating schools are required to provide a suitable free venue (such as covered playground or ground-floor activity room) and relevant equipment, including computers, audio-visual equipment, power sockets, tables, chairs, and tents. Assistance with venue setup prior to the activities is also required.
📖 HKPL library card
Participating students may bring their HKPL library cards to borrow books on the spot.
📋 Information to be submitted by applicant schools
📸 Photos of the proposed parking location of “Library-on-Wheels”, surrounding environment and power supply
📸 Photos of the proposed venue for the activities (such as covered playground or ground-floor activity room)
📅 Class timetable and number of students
📅 Invitation schedule for 2026-27 (by district)
| Year | Period | District |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April to June | Islands District (Lantau Island), Sai Kung District, Sham Shui Po District |
| October to December | Eastern District, Kowloon City District, Tsuen Wan District, Yuen Long District | |
| 2027 | January to March | Central and Western District, Kwun Tong District, Sha Tin District |
| April to June | Kwai Tsing District, Tai Po District, Wan Chai District | |
| September to October | Tuen Mun District, Wong Tai Sin District | |
| November to December | North District, Southern District, Yau Tsim Mong District |
Click here to download the event details and application form template of the "Library-on-Wheels" School Programme (2026-27)
Enquiries: 2751 1187
