Opening hours of study rooms at Hong Kong Public Libraries extended; applications for priority admission now open
Applications for admission cards begin today, priority will be given to candidates of major public exams or professional exams
The opening hours of study rooms at Hong Kong Public Libraries will be extended to 8am to 10pm on weekdays, and 8am to 9.30pm on weekends and public holidays during the period of March 1 to May 31. Users will require an admission card to use this service.
Any registered borrower of the library system can apply for admission cards for the extended hours starting today, but candidates sitting for major public exams or professional exams will be given priority.
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The admission cards will give access to the rooms during the period between March 1 to May 7. From May 8 onwards, access to the rooms will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Application forms are available at all public libraries and at the Hong Kong Public Libraries website. The deadline for appliation is February 1.