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1/ Meet-the-Authors 2026: Blissful Den - What is Happiness?
| Date & Time: | 30 August 2026 (Sunday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
2/ Meet-the-Authors 2026: Blissful Den - Blissful Moments in Sports Fiction
| Date & Time: | 1 August 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tuen Mun Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
3/ Meet-the-Authors 2026: Blissful Den - Finding Small Joys in Life through Small Artworks
| Date & Time: | 26 July 2026 (Sunday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Lam Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
4/ Meet-the-Authors 2026: Blissful Den - Uncovering the Cuteness Hidden in Everyday Life - Dic Dic Chang Chang Let's Dig In!
| Date & Time: | 28 June 2026 (Sunday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Lockhart Road Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
5/ Meet-the-Authors 2026: Blissful Den - Living It Before Drawing It - The Inner Journey of Picture Book Creation
| Date & Time: | 23 May 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Quarry Bay Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
6/ Meet-the-Authors 2026: Blissful Den - From Science Experiments to Science Fiction Writing
| Date & Time: | 18 April 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | Dr. Tim Leung, a senior STEAM education expert, will start with an optical experiment to debunk common scientific myths. He will share the “Formula for writing science fiction stories” and demonstrate how to use generative AI to create sci-fi stories and illustrations. Join us to discover the joy of crafting your own science fiction! |
1/ Workshop on "New Era of IT"
| Date: | 2026/8/29 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Please refer to Chinese version for details. |
2/ Workshop on "New Era of IT"
| Date: | 2026/8/22 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | City Hall Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Please refer to Chinese version for details. |
3/ Workshop on "New Era of IT"
| Date: | 2026/8/16 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Please refer to Chinese version for details. |
4/ Workshop on "New Era of IT"
| Date: | 2026/8/9 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Kowloon Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Please refer to Chinese version for details. |
5/ Workshop on "New Era of IT"
| Date: | 2026/8/1 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tsuen Wan Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Please refer to Chinese version for details. |
6/ Workshop on "New Era of IT"
| Date: | 2026/7/25 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tuen Mun Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Please refer to Chinese version for details. |
7/ Subject Talk on "New Era of IT" – Reshaping Personal Roles in the Age of AI
| Date: | 2026/6/13 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | As artificial intelligence rapidly integrates into our daily lives, this seminar invites participants to explore and exchange ideas on how AI is influencing personal roles and positioning across education, business, society, and government. Together, we will reflect on how individuals of all ages can continue to grow and innovate amidst these changes. Content Overview Divided into two parts: Trends and Cases: The first half will introduce local and global trends in AI development alongside real-world case studies. Interactive Dialogue: The second half features an interactive discussion session, allowing participants to share their own experiences and perspectives. This segment aims to alleviate misunderstandings and anxiety while identifying positive strategies for navigating the AI era. |
8/ Subject Talk on "New Era of IT" - Cryptocurrency: Will It Go to Zero?
| Date: | 2026/3/14 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | Bitcoin, altcoins — you name it, wild ups and downs are part of the game. Every time prices crash by half (or even more), someone shouts: “This time it’s going to zero!” But is that really the end of the story? Not all coins share the same fate, and in this talk the speaker will cut through the noise and give you a straight answer. |
1/ Parent-Child Story Theatre on “Historical Figures from Sui and Tang Dynasties”
| Date: | 2026/8/23 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Fanling Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | This activity is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organizing 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 www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/ccpo/index.html. |
2/ Parent-Child Story Theatre on “Historical Figures from Sui and Tang Dynasties”
| Date: | 2026/8/22 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sheung Shui Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | This activity is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organizing 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 www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/ccpo/index.html. |
1/ Rhythm of Ink: Fan Painting and Calligraphy with Tang Poems
| Date: | 2026/8/16 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Shun Lee Estate Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
2/ Rhythm of Ink: Fan Painting and Calligraphy with Tang Poems
| Date: | 2026/8/9 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Ngau Tau Kok Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
3/ Elegance of Porcelain: Making of Blue-and-White Paper Plates
| Date: | 2026/8/2 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Lam Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
4/ Revival of Classics: Woodblock Printing
| Date: | 2026/8/1 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Shui Wo Street Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
5/ Elegance of Porcelain: Making of Blue-and-White Paper Plates
| Date: | 2026/7/25 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Lei Yue Mun Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
6/ Revival of Classics: Woodblock Printing
| Date: | 2026/7/19 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sau Mau Ping Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
1/ The Poetic Artistry of Li Bai
| Date & Time: | 2026/08/01 (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
2/ What is "Li" (Ritual)?
| Date & Time: | 2026/07/04 (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
3/ Empress Wu Zetian's Governance, Religious Beliefs, and Ideology of Loyal Ministers
| Date & Time: | 2026/06/06 (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
4/ Truth within the Strange: Morality and Meaning in Classical Chinese Fantasy Tales
| Date & Time: | 2026/05/02 (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
5/ Confucian Concept of “Ren” (humanity) and Its Implications for Modern Interpersonal Relationships
| Date & Time: | 2026/03/14 (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
6/ Violent and Nonviolent Language: Exploring Communication Wisdom from Pre-Qin Philosophers (Talk Rescheduled)
| Date & Time: | Talk Rescheduled to: 2026/03/07 (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
7/ My Days in a Miao Village
| Date & Time: | 2026/02/07 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
8/ Calligraphy and Public Art: Past, Present, and Future
| Date & Time: | 2026/01/17 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
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/ Exhibition Panels and Book Display for 'The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence - Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' Exhibition
| Date: | 2026/7/1 (Wednesday) to 2026/7/31 (Friday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Shui Wo Street Public Library |
| Description: | The exhibition features a selection of artefacts from Shaanxi and Hong Kong and visitors can experience the splendour of Sui and Tang dynasties. |
2/ Exhibition Panels and Book Display for 'The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence - Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' Exhibition
| Date: | 2026/7/1 (Wednesday) to 2026/7/31 (Friday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Tiu Keng Leng Public Library |
| Description: | The exhibition features a selection of artefacts from Shaanxi and Hong Kong and visitors can experience the splendour of Sui and Tang dynasties. |
3/ Exhibition Panels and Book Display for 'The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence - Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' Exhibition
| Date: | 2026/7/1 (Wednesday) to 2026/7/31 (Friday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Lam Tin Public Library |
| Description: | The exhibition features a selection of artefacts from Shaanxi and Hong Kong and visitors can experience the splendour of Sui and Tang dynasties. |
4/ Exhibition Panels and Book Display for 'The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence - Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' Exhibition
| Date: | 2026/7/1 (Wednesday) to 2026/7/31 (Friday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library |
| Description: | The exhibition features a selection of artefacts from Shaanxi and Hong Kong and visitors can experience the splendour of Sui and Tang dynasties. |
5/ Exhibition Panels and Book Display for 'The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence - Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' Exhibition
| Date: | 2026/6/1 (Monday) to 2026/6/30 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Tai Po Public Library |
| Description: | The exhibition features a selection of artefacts from Shaanxi and Hong Kong and visitors can experience the splendour of Sui and Tang dynasties. |
6/ Exhibition Panels and Book Display for 'The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence - Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' Exhibition
| Date: | 2026/6/1 (Monday) to 2026/6/30 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
| Description: | The exhibition features a selection of artefacts from Shaanxi and Hong Kong and visitors can experience the splendour of Sui and Tang dynasties. |
7/ Exhibition Panels and Book Display for 'The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence - Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' Exhibition
| Date: | 2026/6/1 (Monday) to 2026/6/30 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Quarry Bay Public Library |
| Description: | The exhibition features a selection of artefacts from Shaanxi and Hong Kong and visitors can experience the splendour of Sui and Tang dynasties. |
8/ Exhibition Panels and Book Display for 'The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence - Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' Exhibition
| Date: | 2026/6/1 (Monday) to 2026/6/30 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library |
| Description: | The exhibition features a selection of artefacts from Shaanxi and Hong Kong and visitors can experience the splendour of Sui and Tang dynasties. |
9/ Exhibition Panels and Book Display for 'The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence - Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' Exhibition
| Date: | 2026/5/1 (Friday) to 2026/5/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Sheung Shui Public Library |
| Description: | The exhibition features a selection of artefacts from Shaanxi and Hong Kong and visitors can experience the splendour of Sui and Tang dynasties. |
10/ Exhibition Panels and Book Display for 'The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence - Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' Exhibition
| Date: | 2026/5/1 (Friday) to 2026/5/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (6/F Young Adult Library) |
| Description: | The exhibition features a selection of artefacts from Shaanxi and Hong Kong and visitors can experience the splendour of Sui and Tang dynasties. |
11/ Exhibition Panels and Book Display for 'The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence - Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' Exhibition
| Date: | 2026/5/1 (Friday) to 2026/5/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Yuen Long Public Library |
| Description: | The exhibition features a selection of artefacts from Shaanxi and Hong Kong and visitors can experience the splendour of Sui and Tang dynasties. |
12/ Exhibition Panels and Book Display for 'The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence - Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' Exhibition
| Date: | 2026/5/1 (Friday) to 2026/5/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (3/F Adult Lending Library) |
| Description: | The exhibition features a selection of artefacts from Shaanxi and Hong Kong and visitors can experience the splendour of Sui and Tang dynasties. |
13/ Exhibition Panels and Book Display for 'The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence - Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' Exhibition
| Date: | 2026/5/1 (Friday) to 2026/5/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | North Kwai Chung Public Library |
| Description: | The exhibition features a selection of artefacts from Shaanxi and Hong Kong and visitors can experience the splendour of Sui and Tang dynasties. |
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/ “3D Hong Kong” Elderly Papercraft Workshop
| Date: | 2026/7/26 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Shek Tong Tsui Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Target Participants: Elderly people and interested person |
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