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1/ Know More About Technology and National Security

Date: 2023/12/2 (Saturday)
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1)
Description: National security is the cornerstone of national stability and prosperity as well as the bedrock of people's well-being. The speaker will introduce various technology-related security fields under national security that are closely related to daily life such as Science and Technology Security, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence Security and Data Security so that citizens will have a better understanding of the importance of national security to the country, to the Hong Kong and to every Hong Kong citizen.

2/ How to Gain Insight to Online Scams, Pitfalls and Avoid Losses?

Date: 2023/9/16 (Saturday)
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1)
Description: The popularity of the Internet and smart phones has penetrated into all walks of life, causing innocent people and companies to fall into traps unknowingly. Police Force warned that cyber and telephone crime was increasing in a fast pace in 2022. There were total 27,923 cases with 40% increase. The amount of losses reached $4.8 Billion.
The speaker is a seasoned ICT user. He wishes to share his valuable experience and uncover the tricks with solid examples. Most importantly, how to caution such traps in order to minimize losses.

3/ Practicality and the Potential Impact of the WEB3 in Our Daily Lives

Date: 2023/6/17 (Saturday)
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1)
Description: The guest speaker will explore the potential benefit and negative implication of web3 for student, educator, parent, entrepreneur, employer, and employee.

4/ Daily Life on Smartphone (Full)

Date: 2023/3/18 (Saturday)
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1)
Description: Many people have become "phubbers", thanks to the launch of multi-touch smartphones 15 years ago. But it is undeniable that nowadays a smartphone does have everything one needs for basic necessities of life. How should urbanites make good use of smartphones to truly improve their lives? The speaker is going to share his own experience with everyone.

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1/ The Hong Kong Musicians Series: TSANG Yip-fat Richard: Veteran Composer and Conductor

Date: 2023/8/1 (Tuesday) to 2023/11/30 (Thursday)
Time: Library Opening Hours
Venue: Hong Kong Central Library (10/F Arts Document Reading Room)
Description: Professor TSANG Yip-fat Richard, veteran composer, conductor, educator and broadcaster. He composed numerous musical works, including Love Under the Rain, And When I Die, Dragon Signs and Ling-Kai, etc. He made remarkable contribution to the development of contemporary music in Hong Kong and worldwide.

The exhibition showcases selected music scores, house programmes and photos. Readers can find out more about the distinguished composer.

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1/ Fantasy or Reality – Ageing Gracefully

Date & Time: 2023/11/19 (Sunday) 03:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m.
Venue: Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
Description: When one's hair turns silvery grey, footsteps become unsteady, memory and hearing fading, with many other signs of advancing years creeping in - would one be still able to live life to the full, cheerfully moving into a new phase of one's life?

2/ A Cry for Help – from Carers of Seriously Ill Patients

Date & Time: 2023/10/8 (Sunday) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
Description: During the pandemic in Hong Kong, many vital social support services and respite options for elderly were unavailable, resulting in immense pressure on home-bound and seriously ill elderly patients, as well as their carers. The problem is compounded if the patient was sent to isolation facilities. Are their cries for help understood and adequate support provided to them?

3/ Trapped in Love

Date & Time: 2023/9/10 (Sunday) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
Description: Persons with dementia suffer from the loss of cognitive abilities, impacting not only their daily behaviour but also emotions. When their carers feel exhausted to cope with the demands on physical care and emotional support, would there be any alternatives available? To send them to nursing home? What if they refuse to follow suit? What if other family members have strong reservations to do so? Would there be any ways out?

4/ Filial Piety Re-invent: Leaving Care Responsibilities for Professionals.

Date & Time: 2023/8/12 (Saturday) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
Description: Traditional Chinese families felt that moving seniors in the family into institutional care is unfilial. Adult children should keep elderly and frail elderly parents at home as far as possible. With improved health care, frail older adults may have to endure prolonged period of high dependency before death. This symposium involves discussion among professionals and family caregivers on the new thoughts on filial piety in the modern world.

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