The Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) will once again set up a booth at the Hong Kong Book Fair this year to introduce its rich e-resources. The Book Fair will be held from tomorrow (July 18) to July 24 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
 
     Located at 1A-D19 on 1/F, the booth will have tablets to let visitors experience the convenience of accessing its e-resources, including different e-book collections. Library staff will be present to introduce how to use these e-resources. A photo kiosk providing numerous types of thematic background material on libraries and e-reading will also be set up in the booth. Visitors can take photos, get a photo print immediately and share the photo via email.
 
     The HKPL continuously enhances its digital collection. For example, TumbleBookLibrary – an interactive database of animated English e-books selected from well-established publishers of children's books around the world – was newly launched this month. It contains animated talking storybooks, National Geographic videos, puzzles and games, as well as audio books in other foreign languages, which are suitable for children of all ages. Other e-resources suitable for children include BookFlix, eBooks on EBSCOhost, FunPark and many more.
 
     The popular HyRead and SUEP Chinese e-book collections are also available in the HKPL's e-resources. Members of the public are welcome to visit the HKPL's booth at the Book Fair, or visit www.hkpl.gov.hk/en/e-resources/index.html, to learn more and enjoy a wide range of e-resources.

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 17) that Shek O Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island has been temporarily closed until further notice for maintenance work on the shark prevention net. The red flag has been hoisted at the beach. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach. The red flag was hoisted earlier due to big waves.

     The Youth Employment and Training Programme (YETP) of the Labour Department (LD) will hold a central recruitment day under the e-Learning Support Scheme (eLSS) on July 20.

     The eLSS provides pre-employment and on-the-job training opportunities for young people who wish to pursue their career in information technology, education and multimedia sectors, and equips them with necessary skills and experience. The LD held two central recruitment days in June to allow participating schools to arrange on-the-spot interviews for young people attending the central recruitment days. Young people who are employed as e-Learning Support Officer will receive 100 hours of pre-employment training for free in July and August and then commence on-the-job training in the coming academic year.

     As graduates will search for jobs after the release of the results of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, the YETP is going to hold one more central recruitment day under the eLSS with details as follows:

Date: July 20 (Friday)
Time: 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
          (Different schools in two sessions)
Venue: Exhibition Centre, Block H, 3/F, Pui Ching Middle School,
           20 Pui Ching Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
           (around a 10 to 15-minute walk from Mong Kok East MTR Station or Yau Ma Tei MTR Exit A2)

     Interested young people are welcome to browse the dedicated website at www.yes.labour.gov.hk/Employers/EmpJOBelss/Index or call the hotline at 2382 1310 for more information on the central recruitment day.

The following is issued on behalf of the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education:

     Members of the public are invited to visit the Civic Education Exhibition 2018 to be held at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2018 (Booth 3B-C36, Children's Paradise). The exhibition will be open from tomorrow (July 18) to July 24 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

     The exhibition is jointly organised by the Home Affairs Bureau and the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education (CPCE), with a focus on promoting the civic values of respect, inclusiveness, responsibility and love. It will also feature information and publications on civic education. Visitors are welcome to take part in a workshop and an interactive game as well as receive souvenirs at the booth.
 
     The organisers will hold a ceremony for the exhibition at noon on Friday (July 20) at the stage in Children's Paradise. Apart from a dance performance by ethnic minorities and a Youth Square Cheongsam Angels' performance, the ceremony will feature a performance by singer Mag Lam. In addition, the performers will share with participants their views on civic values such as respect and inclusiveness.
 
     For details, please call 3509 7027 or visit the CPCE's website (www.cpce.gov.hk/main/en/promo_bookfair18.html).

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     Hong Kong Monetary Authority Exchange Fund Bills Tender Results:
 

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     Hong Kong Monetary Authority Tenders to be held in the week beginning July 23: