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1/ Reference Book Display: Everyday Life in the Sui-Tang Dynasties
| Date: | 2026/4/1 (Wednesday) to 2026/7/31 (Friday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (8/F Reference Library: Cultural and Historical Resources Corner) |
1/ The Hong Kong Musicians Series: Accomplished Musical Life of Composer and Conductor CHAN Wing-wah
| Date: | 2026/4/1 (Wednesday) to 2026/7/31 (Friday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (10/F Arts Document Reading Room) |
| Description: | Professor CHAN Wing-wah is a renowned composer. He composed numerous works including ten symphonies, over two hundred pieces for Chinese and Western orchestras, ensembles, choirs and songs for children, etc. He made remarkable contribution to the development of music in Hong Kong. The exhibition showcases selected music scores, house programmes and newspaper clippings, etc. Readers can know more about the prominent composer. |
1/ All about Sports: Selected Periodicals
| Date: | 2026/4/1 (Wednesday) to 2026/7/31 (Friday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (4/F Back Issues of Newspapers & Periodicals Reading Area) |
1/ Interflow 2026: From “The Peach Blossom Fan” to “A Love Poem Stained with Blood”
| Date & Time: | 12 July 2026 (Sunday) 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | For details, please refer to the Chinese version. The activity is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. |
2/ Interflow 2026: From “The Filial Woman of the East Sea” to the Cantonese Opera “Snow in June”
| Date & Time: | 27 June 2026 (Saturday) 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | For details, please refer to the Chinese version. The activity is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. |
3/ Interflow 2026: From Literary Classic to Cantonese Opera Script: Savouring the Newly Adapted Cantonese Opera “Tale of the Red Chamber Dream”
| Date & Time: | 31 May 2026 (Sunday) 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | For details, please refer to the Chinese version. The activity is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. |
1/ Roving Exhibition on Books Read by Winning Students of "4．23 World Book Day Creative Competition" in 2026 - "Blissful Moments Between Pages"
| Date: | 2026/7/1 (Wednesday) to 2026/7/31 (Friday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library |
| Description: | 23 World Book Day Creative Competition in 2026” on the theme of “Blissful Moments Between Pages” 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/ Reference Book Display: Appreciation of Intangible Cultural Heritage: Chinese Furniture Craftsmanship
| Date: | 2026/6/1 (Monday) to 2026/6/30 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Arts Resource Centre) |
1/ Parent-child Storytelling Workshops: Reading Comes with Happiness
| Date: | 2026/6/28 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 noon |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (2/F Children's Activity Room) |
2/ Parent-child Storytelling Workshops: Reading Comes with Happiness
| Date: | 2026/6/21 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 noon |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (2/F Children's Activity Room) |
3/ Parent-child Storytelling Workshops: Reading Comes with Happiness
| Date: | 2026/6/14 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 noon |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (2/F Children's Activity Room) |
4/ Parent-child Storytelling Workshops: Reading Comes with Happiness
| Date: | 2026/6/7 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 noon |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (2/F Children's Activity Room) |
5/ Parent-child Storytelling Workshops: Reading Comes with Happiness
| Date: | 2026/5/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 noon |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (2/F Children's Activity Room) |
6/ Parent-child Storytelling Workshops: Reading Comes with Happiness
| Date: | 2026/5/24 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 noon |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (2/F Children's Activity Room) |
7/ Parent-child Storytelling Workshops: Reading Comes with Happiness
| Date: | 2026/5/17 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 noon |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (2/F Children's Activity Room) |
8/ Parent-child Storytelling Workshops: Reading Comes with Happiness
| Date: | 2026/5/10 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 noon |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (2/F Children's Activity Room) |
9/ Parent-child Storytelling Workshops: Reading Comes with Happiness
| Date: | 2026/5/3 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 noon |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (2/F Children's Activity Room) |
10/ Parent-child Storytelling Workshops: Reading Comes with Happiness
| Date: | 2026/4/26 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 noon |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (2/F Children's Activity Room) |
11/ Parent-child Storytelling Workshops: Reading Comes with Happiness
| Date: | 2026/4/19 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 noon |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (2/F Children's Activity Room) |
12/ Parent-child Storytelling Workshops: Reading Comes with Happiness
| Date: | 2026/4/12 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 noon |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (2/F Children's Activity Room) |
13/ Parent-child Storytelling Workshops: Reading Comes with Happiness
| Date: | 2026/4/5 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 noon |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (2/F Children's Activity Room) |
1/ Paired Reading Club for Kinders (K.1 - K.3): Picture Book Land
| Date: | 2026/6/27 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (2/F Children's Activity Room) |
| Description: | For details of the "Hong Kong Public Libraries Reading Clubs", please visit the following webpage: http://www.hkpl.gov.hk/en/extension-activities/page/23479/ext_act_ra_hkplrc.html |
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2/ Paired Reading Club for Kinders (K.1 - K.3): Picture Book Land
| Date: | 2026/6/20 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (2/F Children's Activity Room) |
| Description: | For details of the "Hong Kong Public Libraries Reading Clubs", please visit the following webpage: http://www.hkpl.gov.hk/en/extension-activities/page/23479/ext_act_ra_hkplrc.html |
3/ Paired Reading Club for Kinders (K.1 - K.3): Picture Book Land
| Date: | 2026/6/13 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (2/F Children's Activity Room) |
| Description: | For details of the "Hong Kong Public Libraries Reading Clubs", please visit the following webpage: http://www.hkpl.gov.hk/en/extension-activities/page/23479/ext_act_ra_hkplrc.html |
4/ Paired Reading Club for Kinders (K.1 - K.3): Picture Book Land
| Date: | 2026/6/6 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (2/F Children's Activity Room) |
| Description: | For details of the "Hong Kong Public Libraries Reading Clubs", please visit the following webpage: http://www.hkpl.gov.hk/en/extension-activities/page/23479/ext_act_ra_hkplrc.html |
1/ Advance Medical Directives, Histotripsy and Grief Management
| Date: | 2026/6/14 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F, Hong Kong Central Library) |
| Description: | Topic 1: Is Medical Breakthrough an Unrealistic Expectation of Cancer Patients? Topic 2: Advanced Directives — Position After Legislation Topic 3: How Carers Can Help Patients to Overcome the‘Hell’ (Meaning Death) in Their Minds |
2/ Dementia and Vegetarian Diet for the Elderly
| Date: | 2026/5/3 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F, Hong Kong Central Library) |
| Description: | Topic 1: Interpretation of Dreams: Management of Stress Topic 2: A Comprehensive Look at Dementia Topic 3: "Plant-Based Diet", "Vegetarian Diet", "Buddhist Vegetarian Diet": Advantages and Limitations (especially in regard to elderly and cancer patients) |
1/ Monthly Literary Talk 2026 : The Past and Future of Science Fiction Literature: Mythical Creatures, Animals, Machines, and Artificial Intelligence - Science Fiction Literature: Its Values and Horizons
| Date & Time: | 13 June 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
2/ Monthly Literary Talk 2026 : The Past and Future of Science Fiction Literature: Mythical Creatures, Animals, Machines, and Artificial Intelligence - Artificial Intelligence and Dimensions of Science Fiction
| Date & Time: | 9 May 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
3/ Monthly Literary Talk 2026 : The Past and Future of Science Fiction Literature: Mythical Creatures, Animals, Machines, and Artificial Intelligence - Empathy and Imagination Between Humans and Animals
| Date & Time: | 11 April 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
4/ Monthly Literary Talk 2026 : Enjoy the Moment with Jin Yong's Martial Arts Novels - Integrity and Poetry
| Date & Time: | 14 March 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | The talks are also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information, please visit https://ccpo.gov.hk/en. |
5/ Monthly Literary Talk 2026 : Enjoy the Moment with Jin Yong's Martial Arts Novels - Touch and Taste
| Date & Time: | 14 February 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | The talks are also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information, please visit https://ccpo.gov.hk/en. |
6/ Monthly Literary Talk 2026 : Enjoy the Moment with Jin Yong's Martial Arts Novels - Innovation and Transformation
| Date & Time: | 10 January 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | The talks are also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information, please visit https://ccpo.gov.hk/en. |
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