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The exhibition celebrates the life and works of Jules Verne, a key figure in French literature and a pioneer of science fiction. It will feature his famous novels, including Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in Eighty Days, and From the Earth to the Moon. Verne's works have profoundly influenced literature and popular culture, making him one of the most translated authors globally, with extensive publications in China and in Chinese.

2025 marks 80 years of Moomin stories. It all began with the first Moomin tale, The Moomins and the Great Flood, published in 1945. Penned by Tove Jansson during WWII as a fairytale to comfort herself during dark times, it mirrors the realities of millions of displaced people seeking refuge. Following Moominmamma and Moomintroll’s quest to find a newnew home and the missing Moominpappa, the story lands in what will become known as Moominvalley. There stands a tall blue house – a joyful place where everyone is welcome, whoever they are, whenever they come. The Moominhouse is a symbol of security, shelter and a sense of belonging. These are universal needs. Timeless needs. They are as true today as they were 80 years ago. The door is always open.
For details of Storytelling for Children, please refer to https://www.hkpl.gov.hk/en/extension-activities/event/282289/storytelling-for-children-of-the-door-is-always-open-tove-jansson-and-80-years-of-the-moomins
Note: The panel contents of the exhibition are in English only, provided by the Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong possesses excellent geographical location and environment, therefore, its gardens are rich in distinctive features in plant landscaping, garden architecture and design details. In addition, Hong Kong has a number of Chinese-style landscape gardens, creating a unique local character. As the society evolves and revitalization continues, gardens in Hong Kong are being enhanced in terms of functions, scenery, and ecology. An exhibition on documents related to Hong Kong landscape gardening is held in the Hong Kong Central Library. Readers can gain more insights into its development and characteristics.

This document display is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organizing 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/.