LCSD sets up reading locations for Hong Kong Reading for All Day

　　This year's April 23 marks the second Hong Kong Reading for All Day. The Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) today (April 23) collaborated with stakeholders to set up reading locations for "Read Together for Half an Hour" activities to promote reading among the public.

　　The Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan, attended the "Read Together for Half an Hour" activity at the Hong Kong Central Library to share her reading experience with the participating students, remarking that reading while broadening one's horizons is also life-enriching. She encouraged students to keep reading.

　　The HKPL also invited renowned online content creator SaiDorSi to explore the relationship between reading and creativity with the participating students.

　　"Read Together for Half an Hour" is one of the highlight activities of the Hong Kong Reading Week 2025 (HKRW). The LCSD provided a variety of books at different reading locations today, including the Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Hong Kong Science Museum, the Oil Street Art Space, the Hong Kong Railway Museum, Choi Hung Road Sports Centre, Tsuen Wan Sports Centre, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park and individual public libraries, for public participation in reading together.

　　In addition, "Read Together for Half an Hour" activities were held today at 2025 Hong Kong Reading+ at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin, as well as at individual community libraries and community centres. The HKPL, in collaboration with the Hans Andersen Club, also carried out the "Read together for Half an Hour" event and carnival at Lok Fu Place, featuring storytelling sessions, game booths and handicraft workshops. A reading area with selected books was set up to promote reading.

　　The HKRW is being held from April 19 to 27. Under the theme "Zoom/LIBRARY", the HKRW offers about 450 online and on-site events to encourage members of the public to develop the reading habit. Activities include fun days, sharing sessions, videos and audio clips in which celebrities share their reading experiences and more. QR codes for selected e-books are available at different government venues for easy public access.

　　All HKRW activities are free of charge, with seat reservations required for individual events. For details, please visit the website: www.hkpl.gov.hk/hkrw.

　　The Hong Kong Public Libraries of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department today (April 23) collaborated with stakeholders to set up reading locations for "Read Together for Half an Hour" activities. The Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan (fourth right), attended the "Read Together for Half an Hour" activity at the Hong Kong Central Library and read the "Reading Manifesto" together with the President of the Hong Kong Teacher-Librarians' Association, Ms Wong Ngai-kuen (fourth left) and students participating in the activity.

　　The Hong Kong Public Libraries of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department today (April 23) collaborated with stakeholders to set up reading locations for "Read Together for Half an Hour" activities. Photo shows the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan (left), participating in the "Read Together for Half an Hour" activity at the Hong Kong Central Library with the President of the Hong Kong Teacher-Librarians' Association, Ms Wong Ngai-kuen (right).

　　The Hong Kong Public Libraries of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department today (April 23) collaborated with stakeholders to set up reading locations for "Read Together for Half an Hour" activities. The Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan, attended the "Read Together for Half an Hour" activity at the Hong Kong Central Library with students participating in the Hong Kong Inter-school Chinese Reading Contest. Photo shows Ms Chan (front row, fifth left); the Assistant Director of Leisure and Cultural Services (Libraries and Development), Mr Lee Tsz-chun (front row, fourth right); and the President of the Hong Kong Teacher-Librarians' Association, Ms Wong Ngai-kuen (front row, fifth right), with other guests and students.

　　Reprinted from the website of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department，click here.