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More than 30 major and district public libraries of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will open seven days a week from tomorrow (April 1) as a measure to enhance library services.
The Chairman of the Public Libraries Advisory Committee, Professor John Leong Chi-yan, today (March 31) hailed the extended library opening hours as another milestone in the history of Hong Kong Public Libraries.
Professor Leong noted that from tomorrow, the opening hours of 33 major and district libraries will be extended to 71 hours per week. "Under this new arrangement, the major and district libraries in the New Territories will follow the same pattern of those of the urban area of opening seven days a week, compared to six days a week at present, to better serve the public.
"I have no doubt that the extended opening hours will be much appreciated by members of the public and library readers," he said.
Professor Leong also applauded and commended public library staff for their continuing commitment in enhancing public library service.
Details of the extended library opening hours are as following:
The new opening hours of Aberdeen, Chai Wan, Kowloon, Lockhart Road, Ma On Shan, Ngau Chi Wan, North Kwai Chung, North Point, Po On Road, Shek Tong Tsui, Sheung Shui, Shui Wo Street, Tseung Kwan O, Tsuen Wan, Tuen Mun, Yau Ma Tei and Yuen Long Public Libraries are:
Library services:
Monday: noon to 8pm
Tuesday to Saturday: 9am to 8pm
Sunday and public holiday: 9am to 5pm
Students' study room service (except the North Point Public Library where studentsˇ¦study room facility is not available):
Monday: noon to 10pm
Tuesday to Friday: 9am to 10pm
Saturday: 9am to 8pm
Sunday and public holiday: 9am to 5pm
The new opening hours of Cheung Chau, City Hall, Fa Yuen Street, Fanling, Lai Chi Kok, Ngau Tau Kok, Quarry Bay, Sai Kung, San Po Kong, Sha Tin, South Kwai Chung, Tai Hing, Tai Po, Tin Shui Wai, To Kwa Wan and Tsing Yi Public Libraries are:
Library services:
Monday to Wednesday, Friday to Saturday: 9am to 8pm
Thursday: noon to 8pm
Sunday and public holiday: 9am to 5pm
Students' study room service (except the City Hall and Tai Hing Public Libraries where students' study room facility is not available):
Monday to Wednesday, Friday: 9am to 10pm
Thursday: noon to 10pm
Saturday: 9am to 8pm
Sunday and public holiday: 9am to 5pm
Ends/Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Issued at HKT 19:21
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