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1/ Parent-child Historic Building Colouring Workshop - Traversing Northern Metropolis
| Date: | 2026/12/20 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | San Po Kong Public Library |
| Description: | Activity content: participants will complete a colouring sheet under the guidance of an art tutor. Materials: Coloured pencils and markers. This workshop is designed for children aged 4 or above and their families, providing a fun and educational experience in public libraries settings. The Library will provide activity materials and cleaning items such as paper towels and wet wipes. Participants may bring their own materials and protective/stain-proof items if needed. |
2/ Parent-child Historic Building Colouring Workshop - Traversing Northern Metropolis
| Date: | 2026/12/13 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Chai Wan Public Library |
| Description: | Activity content: participants will complete a colouring sheet under the guidance of an art tutor. Materials: Coloured pencils and markers. This workshop is designed for children aged 4 or above and their families, providing a fun and educational experience in public libraries settings. The Library will provide activity materials and cleaning items such as paper towels and wet wipes. Participants may bring their own materials and protective/stain-proof items if needed. |
3/ Parent-child Historic Building Colouring Workshop - Traversing Northern Metropolis
| Date: | 2026/12/13 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Fanling Public Library |
| Description: | Activity content: participants will complete a colouring sheet under the guidance of an art tutor. Materials: Coloured pencils and markers. This workshop is designed for children aged 4 or above and their families, providing a fun and educational experience in public libraries settings. The Library will provide activity materials and cleaning items such as paper towels and wet wipes. Participants may bring their own materials and protective/stain-proof items if needed. |
4/ Parent-child Historic Building Colouring Workshop - Traversing Northern Metropolis
| Date: | 2026/12/12 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library |
| Description: | Activity content: participants will complete a colouring sheet under the guidance of an art tutor. Materials: Coloured pencils and markers. This workshop is designed for children aged 4 or above and their families, providing a fun and educational experience in public libraries settings. The Library will provide activity materials and cleaning items such as paper towels and wet wipes. Participants may bring their own materials and protective/stain-proof items if needed. |
5/ Parent-child Historic Building Colouring Workshop - Traversing Northern Metropolis
| Date: | 2026/12/6 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Lam Tin Public Library |
| Description: | Activity content: participants will complete a colouring sheet under the guidance of an art tutor. Materials: Coloured pencils and markers. This workshop is designed for children aged 4 or above and their families, providing a fun and educational experience in public libraries settings. The Library will provide activity materials and cleaning items such as paper towels and wet wipes. Participants may bring their own materials and protective/stain-proof items if needed. |
6/ Parent-child Historic Building Colouring Workshop - Traversing Northern Metropolis
| Date: | 2026/12/5 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
| Description: | Activity content: participants will complete a colouring sheet under the guidance of an art tutor. Materials: Coloured pencils and markers. This workshop is designed for children aged 4 or above and their families, providing a fun and educational experience in public libraries settings. The Library will provide activity materials and cleaning items such as paper towels and wet wipes. Participants may bring their own materials and protective/stain-proof items if needed. |
7/ Parent-child Historic Building Colouring Workshop - Traversing Northern Metropolis
| Date: | 2026/11/28 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | North Kwai Chung Public Library |
| Description: | Activity content: participants will complete a colouring sheet under the guidance of an art tutor. Materials: Coloured pencils and markers. This workshop is designed for children aged 4 or above and their families, providing a fun and educational experience in public libraries settings. The Library will provide activity materials and cleaning items such as paper towels and wet wipes. Participants may bring their own materials and protective/stain-proof items if needed. |
8/ Parent-child Historic Building Colouring Workshop - Traversing Northern Metropolis
| Date: | 2026/11/28 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library |
| Description: | Activity content: participants will complete a colouring sheet under the guidance of an art tutor. Materials: Coloured pencils and markers. This workshop is designed for children aged 4 or above and their families, providing a fun and educational experience in public libraries settings. The Library will provide activity materials and cleaning items such as paper towels and wet wipes. Participants may bring their own materials and protective/stain-proof items if needed. |
9/ Parent-child Historic Building Colouring Workshop - Traversing Northern Metropolis
| Date: | 2026/11/21 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Shek Kip Mei Public Library |
| Description: | Activity content: participants will complete a colouring sheet under the guidance of an art tutor. Materials: Coloured pencils and markers. This workshop is designed for children aged 4 or above and their families, providing a fun and educational experience in public libraries settings. The Library will provide activity materials and cleaning items such as paper towels and wet wipes. Participants may bring their own materials and protective/stain-proof items if needed. |
10/ Parent-child Historic Building Colouring Workshop - Traversing Northern Metropolis
| Date: | 2026/11/15 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Ngau Tau Kok Public Library |
| Description: | Activity content: participants will complete a colouring sheet under the guidance of an art tutor. Materials: Coloured pencils and markers. This workshop is designed for children aged 4 or above and their families, providing a fun and educational experience in public libraries settings. The Library will provide activity materials and cleaning items such as paper towels and wet wipes. Participants may bring their own materials and protective/stain-proof items if needed. |
11/ Parent-child Historic Building Colouring Workshop - Traversing Northern Metropolis
| Date: | 2026/11/7 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Yuen Long Public Library |
| Description: | Activity content: participants will complete a colouring sheet under the guidance of an art tutor. Materials: Coloured pencils and markers. This workshop is designed for children aged 4 or above and their families, providing a fun and educational experience in public libraries settings. The Library will provide activity materials and cleaning items such as paper towels and wet wipes. Participants may bring their own materials and protective/stain-proof items if needed. |
12/ Parent-child Historic Building Colouring Workshop - Traversing Northern Metropolis
| Date: | 2026/10/31 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Kowloon Public Library |
| Description: | Activity content: participants will complete a colouring sheet under the guidance of an art tutor. Materials: Coloured pencils and markers. This workshop is designed for children aged 4 or above and their families, providing a fun and educational experience in public libraries settings. The Library will provide activity materials and cleaning items such as paper towels and wet wipes. Participants may bring their own materials and protective/stain-proof items if needed. |
13/ Parent-child Historic Building Colouring Workshop - Traversing Northern Metropolis
| Date: | 2026/10/25 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sheung Shui Public Library |
| Description: | Activity content: participants will complete a colouring sheet under the guidance of an art tutor. Materials: Coloured pencils and markers. This workshop is designed for children aged 4 or above and their families, providing a fun and educational experience in public libraries settings. The Library will provide activity materials and cleaning items such as paper towels and wet wipes. Participants may bring their own materials and protective/stain-proof items if needed. |
14/ Parent-child Historic Building Colouring Workshop - Traversing Northern Metropolis
| Date: | 2026/10/24 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Lai Chi Kok Public Library |
| Description: | Activity content: participants will complete a colouring sheet under the guidance of an art tutor. Materials: Coloured pencils and markers. This workshop is designed for children aged 4 or above and their families, providing a fun and educational experience in public libraries settings. The Library will provide activity materials and cleaning items such as paper towels and wet wipes. Participants may bring their own materials and protective/stain-proof items if needed. |
1/ Monthly Literary Talk 2026 : Adaptation and Interpretation of Hong Kong Literature: (1) Tête-bêche: The Theatrical Rebirth of Liu Yichang’s Intersection; (2) Emotional Currents: Film and Stage Adaptations of Spring in a Small Town
| Date & Time: | 19 December 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
2/ Monthly Literary Talk 2026 : Adaptation and Interpretation of Hong Kong Literature: (1) Eileen Chang on Stage; (2) Hong Kong Cinema and Autumn Sorrow on a Journey
| Date & Time: | 21 November 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
3/ Monthly Literary Talk 2026 : Adaptation and Interpretation of Hong Kong Literature: (1) Chen Di Yi the Lyricist and the Shanghai Style Pop Music; (2) Feng Zikai In Hong Kong : From Ming Chuan Feng Zikai Man Hua Xuan Yi to Prospects Theatre Feng Zikai
| Date & Time: | 24 October 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
4/ 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) |
5/ 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) |
6/ 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) |
7/ 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. |
8/ 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. |
9/ 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. |
1/ Meet-the-Authors 2026: Blissful Den - Healing through Reading and Writing - Finding Strength in Words to Face Adversity
| Date & Time: | 19 December 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sham Shui Po Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
2/ Meet-the-Authors 2026: Blissful Den - The Duet of Scalpel and Paintbrush
| Date & Time: | 6 December 2026 (Sunday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Kowloon Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
3/ Meet-the-Authors 2026: Blissful Den - Why We Create - The Joy, Motivation and Meaning Behind Children's Picture Books in Hong Kong
| Date & Time: | 15 November 2026 (Sunday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tiu Keng Leng Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
4/ Meet-the-Authors 2026: Blissful Den - Appreciating the Small Joys in Quotidian Life through the Literature of Sufferings
| Date & Time: | 1 November 2026 (Sunday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
5/ Meet-the-Authors 2026: Blissful Den - Fantasies of Absurd Everyday Life - Why Tipping Point Matters in Fiction Writing
| Date & Time: | 24 October 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tsing Yi Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
6/ Meet-the-Authors 2026: Blissful Den - Literati at Table - The Art of Life in Ancient Chinese Recipes
| Date & Time: | 19 September 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | City Hall Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
7/ 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) |
| Description: | What is happiness? Can it be pursued? How can it be attained? In an era of constant overstimulation, how can we regain inner peace and achieve true happiness? The speaker will share stories of happiness based on psychological theories and his personal experience. |
8/ 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) |
| Description: | Is winning truly the greatest joy in sports? How does sports fiction highlight the values that go beyond mere victory? |
9/ Meet-the-Authors 2026: Blissful Den - Finding Small Joys in Life through Small Artworks
| Date & Time: | Talk Rescheduled to: 9 August 2026 (Sunday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Lam Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Growing up in a public housing estate during the 1980s, the speaker will share her childhood memories and the inspirations behind her works, taking us on a journey back to the simple and heartfelt joys of the old days. |
10/ 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) |
11/ 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) |
12/ 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/ Storytelling for Children (Cantonese)
| Date: | 2026/12/19 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | San Po Kong Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
2/ Storytelling for Children (Cantonese)
| Date: | 2026/12/12 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | San Po Kong Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
3/ Storytelling for Children (Cantonese)
| Date: | 2026/12/5 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | San Po Kong Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
1/ Smart・Stylish・Fresh Experience Series - Introduction to Self-services / e-Reading / Digital Collections (Adult)
| Date: | 2026/12/18 (Friday) |
| Time: | 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | San Po Kong Public Library |
2/ Smart・Stylish・Fresh Experience Series - Introduction to Self-services / e-Reading / Digital Collections (Junior)
| Date: | 2026/12/11 (Friday) |
| Time: | 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | San Po Kong Public Library |
3/ Smart・Stylish・Fresh Experience Series - Introduction to Self-services / e-Reading / Digital Collections (Adult)
| Date: | 2026/12/4 (Friday) |
| Time: | 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | San Po Kong Public Library |
1/ Smart・Stylish・Fresh Experience Series -Introduction to Self-services / e-Reading / Digital Collections(Junior)
| Date: | 2026/12/18 (Friday) |
| Time: | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Peng Chau Public Library |
2/ Smart・Stylish・Fresh Experience Series -Introduction to Self-services / e-Reading / Digital Collections (Adult)
| Date: | 2026/12/18 (Friday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Peng Chau Public Library |
1/ Smart・Stylish・Fresh Experience Series -Introduction to Self-services / e-Reading / Digital Collections (Junior)
| Date: | 2026/12/18 (Friday) |
| Time: | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Cheung Chau Public Library |
2/ Smart・Stylish・Fresh Experience Series -Introduction to Self-services / e-Reading / Digital Collections (Adult)
| Date: | 2026/12/11 (Friday) |
| Time: | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Cheung Chau Public Library |
3/ Smart・Stylish・Fresh Experience Series -Introduction to Self-services / e-Reading / Digital Collections (Adult)
| Date: | 2026/12/4 (Friday) |
| Time: | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Cheung Chau Public Library |
1/ Smart・Stylish・Fresh Experience Series -Introduction to Self-services / e-Reading / Digital Collections (Junior)
| Date: | 2026/12/15 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | South Lamma Public Library |
2/ Smart・Stylish・Fresh Experience Series -Introduction to Self-services / e-Reading / Digital Collections (Adult)
| Date: | 2026/12/15 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | South Lamma Public Library |
1/ Smart・Stylish・Fresh Experience Series -Introduction to Self-services / e-Reading / Digital Collections (Junior)
| Date: | 2026/12/14 (Monday) |
| Time: | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | North Lamma Public Library |
2/ Smart・Stylish・Fresh Experience Series -Introduction to Self-services / e-Reading / Digital Collections (Adult)
| Date: | 2026/12/14 (Monday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | North Lamma Public Library |
1/ "Monthly Meeting of Joyful Reading" of Reading Programme for Children and Youth: Merry Christmas (Family)
| Date: | 2026/12/13 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon |
| Venue: | San Po Kong Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | For details of the "Reading Programme for Children and Youth", please visit the following webpage: http://www.hkpl.gov.hk/rp |
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