In January, the Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) opened two new
libraries to herald the year of 2003.
Relocating from Cheung Wah Estate to Luen Wo Market, the new Fanling Public Library has upgraded its size, book collection and facilities. Occupying a total area of 2,200 square metres, the Library is well-equipped with an adult library, a children's library, a quick reference section, a newspapers and periodicals section as well as new facilities, such as a multimedia library, a computer and information centre, an extension activities room and a students' study room. In addition, a coffee corner is set up at the Library for readers to relax and take a break from long hours of reading.
The Library carries an initial stock of approximately 120,000 volumes of Chinese and English books, 7,000 items of audio and visual materials, 4,400 items of reference books and over 150 titles of local and overseas newspapers and periodicals.
The Library also provides 30 computer terminals, through which readers can access the Library's multimedia information,databases and the Internet, of which eleven have been installed with the Online Public Access Catalogue.
In Wong Tai Sin District, the new Fu Shan Public Library has joined the two other district libraries, three small libraries and three mobile library stops to provide comprehensive services for Wong Tai Sin residents. The new library has a total floor area of 420 square metres and is facilitated with an adult library, a children's library, a newspapers and periodicals section and an extension activities room.
The Library also provides computer terminals for readers to access the online catalogue, multimedia information and the Internet. Initially, Fu Shan Public Library holds a stock of about 40,000 items of Chinese and English books, 1,400 items of compact discs, and over 70 titles of newspapers and periodicals catering for readers of all ages and interests.
Agnes Lee
Hong Kong Public Libraries
The new Fanling Public Library
The Computer Information Centre of the Fanling Public Library
The Children's Library of Fanling Public Library
The Coffee Corner of Fanling Public Library
The Extension Activities Room of the new Fu Shan Public Library
Internet Terminals & OPAC at Fu Shan Public Library
Internet Terminals & OPAC at Fu Shan Public Library
