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Workshop on Recycled Toy
| Date: | 2024/9/7 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
Workshop on Recycled Toy
| Date: | 2024/9/15 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 noon |
| Venue: | Lai Chi Kok Public Library |
Echoing Voices - Hong Kong City Hall 60th Anniversary Arts Salon Series: Six Decades of the Libraries (FULL)
| Date: | 2022/8/20 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | City Hall Public Library (Extension Activities Room, 8/F, High Block, Hong Kong City Hall) |
| Description: | From the establishment of the first public library in Hong Kong in 1962 to the existing over 80 static and mobile libraries over the territory, the Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) has gone through six decades of development, with its collection increased from tens of thousands to tens of millions of items. We have invited librarians of different periods to the talk to share their work experience, recalling the development of public libraries in Hong Kong from the commissioning of the City Hall Public Library to the establishment of the Hong Kong Central Library and witnessing the transformation of public library services in Hong Kong. |
Cryptocurrency: May I Mine?
| Date: | 2025/3/15 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | Mining is one of the ways to earn cryptocurrencies. However, as the industry evolves, it's becoming increasingly difficult for the average person to achieve reasonable returns from mining, though it's not entirely impossible. The speaker will introduce various cryptocurrency mining techniques and highlight common mining scams. |
Harnessing AI for Problem Solving: From Basics to Expertise
| Date: | 2025/6/14 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | Explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in problem solving. Just like cooking evolved from basic recipes to gourmet experiences. Anyone can try cooking, and while there are varying levels of skill, it’s with experience that the real magic happens. Similarly, artificial intelligence enables the general public to create increasingly sophisticated solutions, evolving from basic implementations to professional-grade applications. Understand the role of AI: Learn how AI can serve as a catalyst to transform simple coding tasks into complex solutions. AI Agents and Workflows: Explore how AI agents can automate tasks, and how agent workflows can optimize processes for better results. From Basics to Mastery: Explore the learning and adaptation process from basic AI applications to expert systems. The secret to success: Strategies and tools to perfect your AI skills like a chef perfecting a signature dish. Real-world applications: Understand how AI solves complex problems in various industries and its future development prospects. Interactive Q&A session: Discuss challenges and opportunities in the implementation of AI solutions. |
Know More About Gerontechnology
| Date: | 2024/12/14 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | Gerontechnology is a rapidly growing field with the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for older adults. By integrating advanced technologies into various aspects of daily living, gerontechnology promotes health, safety, independence, social connections, mobility, and cognitive support. As the global population continues to age, the importance and impact of gerontechnology will only increase, making it a vital area of focus for all of us. |
Know more about electronic payment and e-wallets?
| Date: | 2024/9/14 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | Electronic wallets have been introduced as early as Year 2000. Octopus debuted Octopus Card for transportation in 1997 for fast and small transactions. There are more than 16 types of e-wallets in Hong Kong. Are e-wallets give us more convenience? What is the risk? How do we benefit from this new gadget? What do we need to be careful when using e-wallet? The speaker will share his insights on this subject. |
Survival skills: Living in a Smart City
| Date: | 2024/6/15 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | The speaker will explore the benefits of smart city, hidden dangers and the survival skills that everybody should be equipped. No Matter in school, household, public and working environment. |
Cryptocurrency: The Future or a Scam?
| Date: | 2024/3/16 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | Bitcoin, Blockchain, Web3.… Some people think it's a scam, some believe it's the future, and some have actually gotten rich from it. With the government deciding to support the virtual assets ecosystem and establish regulations, it's time for everyone to seize the opportunity and have a proper understanding of cryptocurrencies. |
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. |
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