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Chai Wan Public Library(District Library)

Library Information

Opening Hours

  • Monday
  • 12:00 noon - 08:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday
  • 09:00 a.m. - 08:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday
  • 09:00 a.m. - 08:00 p.m.
  • Thursday
  • 09:00 a.m. - 08:00 p.m.
  • Friday
  • 09:00 a.m. - 08:00 p.m.
  • Saturday
  • 09:00 a.m. - 08:00 p.m.
  • Sunday
  • 09:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.
  • *Public Holidays
  • 09:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.

All libraries will have special opening hours on 1 May 2025. (Details)

All libraries will have special opening hours on 5 May 2025. (Details)

* Special opening hours on individual days (Please refer to Remarks)

Arrangements under Inclement Weather Conditions

Address

4-5/F., Chai Wan Municipal Services Building, 338 Chai Wan Road, Chai Wan

Telephone

2921 5055

Fax

2897 7774

Email

cwpl@lcsd.gov.hk

Remarks

(1) All libraries (except self-service library stations) will be closed on the following public holidays: New Year's Day, the first three days of the Chinese New Year, Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
(2) All libraries (except self-service library stations) will be closed at 5:00 p.m. on the following days with the opening time remaining unchanged: New Year's Eve, Chinese New Year's Eve, Mid-Autumn Festival and Christmas Eve.
  • When the days mentioned in item (2) above fall on a library closing day, the libraries will be closed.
  • When the days mentioned in item (2) above fall on a Sunday or a public holiday, the Hong Kong Central Library will be closed at 5:00 p.m., while the opening hours of other libraries will be the same as those for Sundays and public holidays respectively.

Transportation

Chai Wan MTR Station Exit A

Bus Route Nos.:
Hong Kong Island Routes: 8, 8H, 8P, 8X, 82, 82X, 314, 780
Cross-harbour Routes: 106, 106P, 118, 118P, 606, 606X, 682, 682P, 694, A12

Green Minibus Route Nos.:16A, 16M, 16X, 18M, 20, 20M, 43M, 47E, 47M, 47S

 

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Library Notices

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Chai Wan Public Library(District Library)

Services & Facilities

Library Services

  • Adult Library Service
  • Audio-visual Service
  • Block Loan Service
  • Book Drop Service
  • Children's Library Service
  • Extension Activities
  • Lending Service
  • Library Catalogue
  • Multimedia Service
  • Newspapers and Periodicals Services
  • Outreach Program
  • Readers' Advisory Service
  • Reference and Information Services
  • Reservation Service
  • Self-charging Service

Computer Related Services

  • 'Print with Ease' Self-printing Service
  • Children's Internet and Multimedia Services
  • Computer Service for the Visually Impaired
  • Computer and Information Centre
  • Government Wi-Fi Service
  • Internet and Electronic Resource Services
  • Internet and Multimedia Services

Other Services & Facilities

  • Accessible Toilets
  • Children's Multimedia Room
  • Coffee Corner
  • Electronic Locker
  • Extension Activities Room
  • Self-serviced Photocopying Service
  • Students' Study Room
  • Toilets

Special Library/Thematic Collection

Chai Wan Public Library(District Library)

Opening Hours for Book Drop Service

Opening Hours for Book Drop Service

Monday06:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon & 08:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight
Tuesday06:00 a.m. - 09:00 a.m. & 08:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight
Wednesday06:00 a.m. - 09:00 a.m. & 08:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight
Thursday06:00 a.m. - 09:00 a.m. & 08:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight
Friday06:00 a.m. - 09:00 a.m. & 08:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight
Saturday06:00 a.m. - 09:00 a.m. & 08:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight
Sunday06:00 a.m. - 09:00 a.m. & 05:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight
*Public Holidays06:00 a.m. - 09:00 a.m. & 05:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight

No. of Book Return Unit: 2

Remarks:

*New Year's Day, The First, Second & Third Day of the Chinese New Year, Good Friday, Christmas Day & Boxing Day : 06:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight

Chai Wan Public Library(District Library)

Opening Hours for Students' Study Room

Normal Opening Hours

January - February , June - December

Monday12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday09:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday09:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday09:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday09:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday09:00 a.m. - 08:00 p.m.
Sunday09:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.
*Public Holidays09:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.

Opening Hours During Examination Period

March - May#
From 1 March to 7 May

The Students’ Study Room is open daily in three sessions as follows and admission card holders will be given priority in the allocation of seats.

Monday - Friday

08:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Morning Session)
12:45 p.m. - 05:15 p.m. (Afternoon Session)
05:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Evening Session)
Saturday - Sunday & Public Holidays

08:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Morning Session)
12:45 p.m. - 05:15 p.m. (Afternoon Session)
05:30 p.m. - 09:30 p.m. (Evening Session)

From 8 to 31 May

Admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis and no admission card is required.

Monday - Friday

08:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday & Public Holidays

08:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

 

#The Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) may change and alter the opening hours or admission arrangement of Students’ Study Room in response to public health concerns and other special circumstances when necessary.  Please note the latest announcements of the HKPL.

Remarks:

*(please consult the library notices for special opening hours for Public Holidays)

Chai Wan Public Library(District Library)