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Key words Search–Monthly Literary Talk 2026 : Enjoy the Moment with Jin Yong
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! |
Jin Yong and the Ups and Downs of Hong Kong Martial Arts Novels (Full)
Other Talks / Workshops /Local History and Culture /Subject Talk Series on Hong Kong Memory (2023/24)
| Date: | 2023/11/19 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | This talk begins with the origins of Hong Kong martial arts novels, tracing the state of the genre before it became popular in the city. Centred on Jin Yong’s martial arts novels, the talk discusses the breakthroughs in local martial arts fiction and how Jin Yong raised the status of this genre of fiction. It also gives an overview of the development of martial arts novels in the post-Jin Yong era. |
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) |
| 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. |
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? |
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) |
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) |
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. |
Talk on Chinese Classics: The Philosophy of Laozi and Zhuangzi
| Date: | 2026/8/28 (Friday) |
| Time: | 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Yau Ma Tei Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | To promote the Chinese Culture and the appreciation of Chinese classical literature among people, a series of talks on classical Chinese with various topics is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Public Libraries, Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hok Hoi Library. The talk series is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. 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. |
Talk on Chinese Classics: Interpretation and Emulation of Bronze and Stone Inscriptions from the Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties
| Date: | 2026/8/26 (Wednesday) |
| Time: | 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Lockhart Road Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | To promote the Chinese Culture and the appreciation of Chinese classical literature among people, a series of talks on classical Chinese with various topics is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Public Libraries, Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hok Hoi Library. The talk series is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. 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. |
Talk on Chinese Classics: The Philosophy of Laozi and Zhuangzi
| Date: | 2026/8/21 (Friday) |
| Time: | 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Yau Ma Tei Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | To promote the Chinese Culture and the appreciation of Chinese classical literature among people, a series of talks on classical Chinese with various topics is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Public Libraries, Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hok Hoi Library. The talk series is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. 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. |
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