Library Services & Reading

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• Book a Leisure Facilityhttp://www.gov.hk/en/residents/culture/recreation/leisurelink/leisurelink.htm
• Access to Online Library Serviceshttp://www.hkpl.gov.hk/eindex.html
• Buy Tickets from URBTIXhttp://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Entertainment/Ticket/en/ticket.php
• Look for Museum Programmeshttp://www.museums.gov.hk/en_US/home
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• Recreation & Sportshttp://www.gov.hk/en/residents/culture/recreation/
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• Major Events & Activitieshttp://www.gov.hk/en/residents/culture/events/
• Heritage & Museumshttp://www.gov.hk/en/residents/culture/museum/
• Country Parks, Trails & Campgroundshttp://www.gov.hk/en/residents/culture/trail/
• Fun in Hong Konghttp://www.gov.hk/en/residents/culture/fun/
• Travelling outside Hong Konghttp://www.gov.hk/en/residents/culture/travel/

• Library Services

  • Library Serviceshttp://www.gov.hk/en/residents/culture/reading/library/services.htm

    Gain an overview of the Hong Kong public library system, including where libraries are, the services and facilities they offer, the activities that take place in them and how to use your Hong Kong identity card as a library card.

    It is Online Service

  • Library Locations and Opening Hourshttp://www.hkpl.gov.hk/english/locat_hour/locat_hour_loh/locat_hour_loh.html

    Check out the locations and opening hours of all public libraries here.

    It is Online Service

  • Online Library Serviceshttp://www.hkpl.gov.hk/eindex.html

    Find quick links to all online library services here, including search, reservation, renewal of library materials and more.

    It is Online Service

  • Online e-Bookshttp://www.hkpl.gov.hk/english/collections/services_er/services_er.html

    A collection of Chinese and English e-Books is now available to the Hong Kong Public Libraries' library cardholders via the Internet. The Collection covers a wide range of subjects and includes texts suitable to general readers as well as reference works and more specialised works for professionals and advanced readers.

    It is Online Service

  • Online e-Resourceshttp://www.hkpl.gov.hk/english/collections/services_er/services_er_wae/services_er_wae.html

    Hong Kong Public Libraries provides registered readers with various kinds of electronic resources via the Internet, including e-books, audio books, encyclopaedias, biographies, reading guides, and indices to Chinese journal articles and dissertations.

    It is Online Service

  • Multimedia Information Systemhttp://www.hkpl.gov.hk/cgi-bin/mmis.cgi?lang=eng

    The System provides users with various kinds of digitised and multimedia information. You can use the single and unified interface for one-stop search and access to various kinds of digitised images and documents.

    It is Online Service

• Outreaching Programmes & Reading Activities

  • Library Activitieshttp://www.hkpl.gov.hk/english/ext_act/ext_act_pc/ext_act_pc.html

    Find out what programmes and activities are taking place in the Hong Kong Public Libraries, including exhibitions, storytelling for children, computer workshops and more.

  • Reading Resources for Childrenhttp://www.hkpl.gov.hk/english/kids_teens/kids_teens.html

    Learn more about the programmes, events and resources designed to stimulate the reading interests of kids and teens.

• Library Cards

  • Applying for the Use of Smart ID Card for Library Serviceshttp://www.hkpl.gov.hk/english/services/services_br/services_br_asidcls/services_br_asidcls.html

    You can use your Smart ID card for library services rather than carrying a separate library card. Learn the application procedure and download the application form here.

    It is Downloadable Form

  • Applying for a Library Cardhttp://www.hkpl.gov.hk/english/services/services_br/services_br_alc/services_br_alc.html

    Learn how to apply for a free library card in order to gain access to the public libraries in Hong Kong.

    It is Downloadable Form

  • Reporting Loss of Smart ID Card Allowed for Library Purposehttp://www.hkpl.gov.hk/english/services/services_br/services_br_rlsid/services_br_rlsid.html

    If you lose your Smart ID card allowed for public library services, you need to report loss to both the Immigration Department and the Hong Kong Public Libraries. Find out how to report loss and download the form here.

    It is Downloadable Form

  • Reporting Loss and Replacement of Library Cardhttp://www.hkpl.gov.hk/english/services/services_br/services_br_rllc/services_br_rllc.html

    Lost your library card? Find out how to apply for a replacement here.

    It is Downloadable Form

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Last review date: March 2012