The large-scale family reading programme Summer Reading Fiesta, organised by the Hong Kong Public Libraries of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), was launched at the Hong Kong Central Library (HKCL) today (July 27). The fiesta offers parents and children a variety of fun events and encourages them to read together this summer.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Michelle Li, said that the Hong Kong Public Libraries' theme this season, "Let Kids Fly in Summer", invites parents and children to engage in different reading activities, share the happiness of reading together and foster good reading habits.
Running until August 18, the Summer Reading Fiesta offers a wide range of activities and more than 180 programmes at the HKCL and district libraries. From today onwards, the Exhibition Gallery of the HKCL will serve as a reading hub, hosting "Storytelling Camp" programmes for children, parent-child workshops called "Happy Handicraft" as well as cultural performances in areas such as drama, music and magic.
Summer Reading Fiesta activities are free of charge. Seat reservations or admission tickets are required for some programmes. Details can be found in the Summer Reading Fiesta leaflet available at all public libraries and www.hkpl.gov.hk/srf. For enquiries, please call 2921 2660.
In addition, district libraries are organising various interesting events including "Share the Joy of Reading in Kwun Tong", "Sports@Libraries, Sha Tin", the "Tuen Mun District Library Ambassador Programme" and a new series of the "Fun Reading at Your Neighourhood – Pop-up Library" in the community. Details of the activities are available on the HKPL's website (www.hkpl.gov.hk), "Reading is Joyful" Facebook page (www.facebook.com/readingisjoyful) and Instagram page (www.instagram.com/readingisjoyful).
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