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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department today (February 4) announced that Hong Kong's public libraries, including Hong Kong Central Library and the mobile libraries, will close at 5pm on Lunar New Year's Eve (February 18), with the exception of North Lamma Public Library, which will close at 4.30pm. South Lamma Public Library is always closed on Wednesdays.
All public and mobile libraries and students' study rooms will be closed from February 19 to 21. Library mobile app services, Internet and telephone renewal, and other online library services will also be suspended on these days including the library catalogue, borrowers' record enquiries, reservation of library materials and Internet and Digital Service Workstations as well as electronic resources (e-books and online databases).
Details can be obtained from notices posted at all public libraries and the library website at www.hkpl.gov.hk/en/locations/opening-hours.html .
For enquiries, please call 2921 0208.
Ends/Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Issued at HKT 11:01
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