Borrow ebooks from the public library using your kobo. A collection offered by sino united electronic publishing ltd. The hong kong public libraries provides book drop service at three major mtr interchange stations, namely central, kowloon tong and nam. Browse, borrow, and place holds on library books directly from your ereader. See the books for teens collection from hong kong public libraries hkpl.
Lam wingkee sought refuge in taiwan last year after he was detained by chinese agents for eight months in 2015 while working at a bookshop in hong kong that sold books. Hkall books can be returned to any cuhk library chinese. All book drop services of the hong kong public libraries and those located at three mtr stations as well as the selfservice library stations at island east sports centre sittingout area, the hong kong cultural centre and tsuen nam road, tai wai will also suspend services. An overdue fine is imposed on each and every loan item and accompanying library material returned late. Kids can explore educational topics through animated books, readalongs, puzzles, and games. Abducted by china, hong kong bookseller starts again in. You can borrow the book at the circulation counter gf. If you need to return a book to hong kong public libraries, simply drop the book in a conveniently located book drop at any of these three mtr stations. Rfid technology could be next chapter in hong kong s public libraries and help promote citywide reading culture, says lcsd. Abducted hong kong bookseller lam wingkee opens taiwan. Hong kong public libraries how to renew borrowed library.
Introduction to library materials lending services. Critically acclaimed and tango makes three among childrens titles hidden from view as antigayrights group celebrates victory after months of pressure on home affairs bureau. The hong kong central library provides three book drops for readers to return books after library. The reopening proves taiwan is a place with freedom and democracy and we still have the right to read books. All loan items which cannot be renewed should be returned to the hong kong public libraries by the due date. Activist coalition protests removal of lgbtqthemed. Hong kong bookstore under attack in china reopens in. The book drop service of the hong kong public libraries except peng chau public library will resume at 8am tomorrow february 26, while. After considering the location, passenger flow, logistic arrangements of the returned books and availability of lifts of each interchange station. The donated paperbacks and hardbacks are then sold back to the public.
Hong kong central library frequently asked questions. Hkall hong kong academic library link is a joint project of the eight university libraries in hong kong, through which you can. Renewal of library materials hong kong public libraries. As per hong kong free press, mr lam was allowed to return to hong kong. I didnt expect myself to be chinas next target, says lam, pictured here in. See the books we love collection from hong kong public libraries hkpl. How to renew library booksmaterials borrowed from the public. Lgbtthemed childrens books taken off library shelves in. Starting from 1 july 2019, library users can return books borrowed via hkall to the service counter of any of the cuhk library. Lam was one of five shareholders and staff at the causeway bay book shop in hong kong, which sold books. Request books from other local university libraries online watch a video borrow them at hkust library s circulation counter.
The partowner of a hong kong bookstore specializing in texts critical of chinas leaders reopened his shop in taiwan on saturday after fleeing hong kong due to legal troubles, saying he was. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Is rfid technology the next chapter in hong kong public. With overdrive on your kobo ereader, all you need is a library card and a wi fi connection to borrow ebooks from your public library. Book drop service of public libraries to resume gradually. Selfservice library station hong kong public libraries faqs. Council public libraries may borrow and return library bookmaterials at any. Book drop service at 3 major mtr interchange stations. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the hong kong public libraries hkpl digital collection. Books you may have missed hong kong public libraries. Chinas maneuvering spells turbulence for hong kong. Activist coalition protests removal of lgbtqthemed childrens books from hong kong public libraries by holmes chan 25th june 2018 31st march 2020.
Books we love hong kong public libraries hkpl overdrive. Moreover, the smart return station installed at sha tin public library is the first one providing 24hour return service with instant update of loan records. Hong kong public libraries smart return station rfid. Lam wingkee, one of five shareholders and staff at the causeway bay book shop in hong kong, thanks to the press on the opening day of his shop in taipei, taiwan, saturday, april 25, 2020. To find the closest library that supports overdrive, go to and click find. Fleeing hong kong book seller opens shop in taiwan sbs news. Libraries decision to hide childrens books with lgbt. Holders of valid library cards issued by the hong kong public libraries, identity. What closed stacks for lgbt books at hong kong public libraries reveal about the citys government. The hong kong central library has three book drops for readers to return books outside library opening hours. When the book arrives at hkust library, you will receive a pick up notice by email.
Hong kong central library provides three book drops for readers to return books after library hours. Taiwan shows solidarity as bookseller who fled hong kong. See the books you may have missed collection from hong kong public libraries hkpl. Hong kong public libraries book drop service at 3 major. Analysts are predicting that chinas recent highprofile posturing over hong kong signals a bumpy political future for the semiautonomous city and the likely return. Hong kong public libraries introduction to library. Hong kong bookseller lam wingkees life took a dramatic turn in 2015, when he was abducted by chinese agents. The hong kong public libraries provides book drop service at three major mtr interchange stations, namely central, kowloon tong and nam cheong stations to make it more convenient for people to return borrowed library books. To return library materials to selfservice library stations, simply. An overdue charge will be made for items returned late.
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