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II. “Tai Po Literary Trail: Exploring Literature in Tai Po” Guided Tour
| Date: | 2024/9/21 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 noon |
| Venue: | Tai Po Public Library (Assembly point) |
I. “Tai Po Literary Trail: Exploring Literature in Tai Po” Guided Tour
| Date: | 2024/9/14 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 noon |
| Venue: | Tai Po Public Library (Assembly point) |
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. |
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. |
Innovative Technology and Low-altitude Economic Development
| Date: | 2025/12/13 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | The speaker will introduce the latest sector in Hong Kong's development – the low-altitude economy, and share how leading practices in innovative technology in Chinese Mainland are improving lives, such as drone medical express delivery and island logistics. It will also highlight Hong Kong's policy blueprint and progress: the HKSAR government has launched a regulatory sandbox with 38 pilot projects covering a number of livelihood applications, including emergency rescue, delivery drones, and patrol missions. In addition, it will explore safety measures, as well as challenges and future opportunities, helping citizens understand how technology is reshaping lives. |
How to approach the AI era?
| Date: | 2025/9/13 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | At the end of January 2025, DeepSeek in Zhejiang Province, China launched a large artificial intelligence(AI) model and opened its software to the public, triggering a new wave of enthusiasm for AI around the world, with more than 10 million downloads. How can China break through the technological blockade and develop artificial intelligence under sanctions from various countries? As ordinary people, what impact does AI have on us? The speaker will share the concept of artificial intelligence (AI) of DeepSeek. What is the difference between it and advanced countries in Europe and America? How can we take this opportunity to improve ourselves? How can we apply artificial intelligence and take the express train of artificial intelligence to keep pace with the times? |
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. |
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. |
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