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Meet-the-Authors 2023
The Amazing Journeys of Writers
When we read, we form a relationship with a book and let it influence us. Books shed light on our lives by unleashing our creativity and expanding our imagination.
This year’s talk series will invite speakers who have affluent experience in reading and writing. They will conduct sharing sessions at libraries throughout the city and share intriguing stories throughout their lives which are surrounded by the scent of books and pass down Hong Kong’s unique culture.
Nov - Dec
Speaker |
Date and Time |
Library |
Topic |
Registration / Enquiry |
FML |
4.11.2023 (Saturday) |
Sham Shui Po Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
The amazing journey of being a sci-fi writer |
2234 5122 (Registration starts from 21.10.2023) |
Prof. WONG Nim Yan |
26.11.2023 (Sunday) |
Sheung Shui Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
The Fantasy Journey of Writing Columns |
2679 2804 (Registration starts from 12.11.2023) |
Ms. CHIO Hio Tong |
3.12.2023 (Sunday) |
Chai Wan Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Rambling in HK with Literature |
2921 5055 (Registration starts from 19.11.2023) |
Dr. CHAU Man Lut |
9.12.2023 (Saturday)
|
Tsing Yi Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
The Animal Writing by Contemporary Hong Kong Writers |
2497 2904 (Registration starts from 25.11.2023) |
Mr. Louis Miha |
16.12.2023 (Saturday) |
Kowloon Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Creativity is a state of mind The event will also be broadcast live on HKPL YouTube Channel. |
2926 4055 (Registration starts from 2.12.2023) |
Sep - Oct
Speaker |
Date and Time |
Library |
Topic |
Registration / Enquiry |
Ms. LEE Yi Yan |
17.9.2023 (Sunday) |
Yau Ma Tei Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Magical Moments in Life |
2928 6055 (Registration starts from 3.9.2023) |
Mr. JOSEPH TSE |
24.9.2023 (Sunday)
|
Aberdeen Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
See You in Tramlines! |
2921 1056 (Registration starts from 10.9.2023) |
Mr. BRIAN KWOK |
7.10.2023 (Saturday) |
Fa Yuen Street Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Chinese Type Design and Societal Changes in Hong Kong |
2928 4055 (Registration starts from 23.9.2023) |
Dr. WONG Tai Choi Richard |
15.10.2023 (Sunday)
|
Lockhart Road Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Journey of Searching Memory |
2879 5560 (Registration starts from 1.10.2023 |
Ms. CHUNG Sum Yue Natalie Ms. YEUNG Lok To Daisy |
29.10.2023 (Sunday) Please kindly note that the subject talk is rescheduled from 8.10.2023 to 29.10.2023. |
Tai Po Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Embarking on the Trails: Savouring the Unique Flavours of Hong Kongers’ Hiking Culture |
2651 4334 (Registration starts from 15.10.2023) |
Jun - Jul
Speaker |
Date and Time |
Library |
Topic |
Registration / Enquiry |
Dr. MA So Mui |
11.6.2023 (Sunday) |
Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
The Tai Fu Mansion Said |
2126 7520 (Registration starts from 28.5.2023) |
Mr. YIU Man Kit |
24.6.2023 (Saturday)
|
Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
How to Find Life Value in Impermanence? |
2694 3788 (Registration starts from 10.6.2023) |
Ms. CHEN Yi Min |
22.7.2023 (Saturday) Please kindly note that the subject talk is rescheduled from 8.7.2023 to 22.7.2023. |
City Hall Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Becoming a Story Catcher |
2921 2555 (Registration starts from 24.6.2023) |
Dr. ERIC POON |
23.7.2023 (Sunday)
|
Po On Road Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Innovative Sport Technology: The Future Trend |
2928 7055 (Registration starts from 9.7.2023) |
Apr - May
Speaker |
Date and Time |
Library |
Topic |
Registration / Enquiry |
STEM SIR |
23.4.2023 (Sunday) |
Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre) |
STEM in Life |
2921 0335 (Registration starts from 9.4.2023) |
Ms. YAU Yan Ni |
6.5.2023 (Saturday)
|
Tuen Mun Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Those Sparkling Moments |
2450 0671 (Registration starts from 22.4.2023) |
Ms. Pamela HO |
13.5.2023 (Saturday)
|
Quarry Bay Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Law and Literature |
2922 4055 (Registration starts from 29.4.2023) |
Dr. HO Mei Yee Robyn |
21.5.2023 (Sunday)
|
Tiu Keng Leng Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
My Dreams, my Ideals and my Goals |
2360 1678 (Registration starts from 7.5.2023) |
Ms. Roy WG CHOI |
28.5.2023 (Sunday)
|
Lam Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Secret Everywhere |
2927 7055 (Registration starts from 14.5.2023) |
Registration:
· Conducted in Cantonese. Free admission.
· Registration by telephone begins 2 weeks in advance for the public and 3 weeks in advance for members of Teens' Reading Clubs of Hong Kong Public Libraries, schools and youth organisations. First-come-first-served.
· Please arrive on time. Seats will be allocated to persons who are waiting at the venue.
Meet-the-Authors 2022
Living Reminiscence
Nov - Dec
Speaker |
Date and Time |
Library |
Topic |
Registration / Enquiry |
Ms. WONG Man |
6.11.2022 (Sunday) Please kindly note that the subject talk is rescheduled from 4.9.2022 to 6.11.2022. |
Tiu Keng Leng Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Journey of Bookmarks |
2360 1678 (Registration starts from 23.10.2022) |
Ms. LAM Hiu Man |
12.11.2022 (Saturday) |
Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Little Visible Delights of Roaming in Hong Kong |
2126 7520 (Registration starts from 29.10.2022) |
Ms. WU Yin Ching |
13.11.2022 (Sunday) |
Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre) |
Understanding and Writing Modern Poetry |
2921 0335 (Registration starts from 30.10.2022) |
Dr. HA Serina |
20.11.2022 (Sunday) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Please kindly note that the subject talk is rescheduled from 10.9.2022 to 20.11.2022. |
Yau Ma Tei Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Chances To Possibility - The Echo of Nature |
2928 6055 (Registration starts from 6.11.2022) |
Ms. FUNG Michelle |
27.11.2022 (Sunday) |
Yuen Chau Kok Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Let Your Trip Live on through Literature |
2324 2700 (Registration starts from 13.11.2022) |
Prof. LAU, Joe Y. F. |
4.12.2022 (Sunday) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
Aberdeen Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Introduction to the Philosophy of Food |
2921 1056 (Registration starts from 20.11.2022) |
Mr. HIU Lung |
18.12.2022 (Sunday) |
Lam Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Comparison and Analysis of Fictions and Movies |
2927 7055 (Registration starts from 4.12.2022) |
Sep - Oct
Speaker |
Date and Time |
Library |
Topic |
Registration / Enquiry |
Ms. YIP Chau Yin |
3.9.2022 (Saturday) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
Tsing Yi Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Think from Little Things |
2497 2904 (Registration starts from 20.8.2022) |
Ms. PUN Amy |
17.9.2022 (Saturday) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
To Kwa Wan Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Exploring Life Through the Lens of a Speech Therapist |
2926 4155 (Registration starts from 3.9.2022) |
Mr. KOT Chun |
18.9.2022 (Sunday) 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
Lockhart Road Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Write Your Own Story |
2879 5560 (Registration starts from 4.9.2022) |
Mr. NG Ringo |
2.10.2022 (Sunday) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
Fa Yuen Street Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Can I love him/ her? |
2928 4055 (Registration starts from 18.9.2022) |
Dr. HO Mei Yee Robyn |
16.10.2022 (Sunday) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
Tung Chung Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
My dreams, my ideals and my goals Cancelled |
2109 3011 (Registration starts from 2.10.2022) |
May - June
Speaker |
Date and Time |
Library |
Topic |
Registration / Enquiry |
Mr. CHU Yiu Wai, Stephen |
14.5.2022 (Saturday) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
City Hall Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
My 1980s |
2921 2508 (Registration starts from 30.4.2022) |
Mr. CHAN Chi Wa |
28.5.2022 (Saturday) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
Quarry Bay Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
History of Hong Kong Fresh Market |
2922 4055 (Registration starts from 14.5.2022) |
Dr. Choi Sze Hang, Henry |
29.5.2022 (Sunday) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
Kowloon Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Viewing Old Hong Kong from Historical Collectibles |
2926 4055 (Registration starts from 15.5.2022) |
Ms. LEUNG Ngar Yi |
9.7.2022 (Saturday) 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Two Generations in a Book |
2694 3788 (Registration starts from 25.6.2022) |