Public library hours for Christmas and New Year holidays
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All public libraries will close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year's Eve (December 31), the Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced.

All public libraries and Students' Study Rooms will be closed on public holidays on Christmas Day and the day after Christmas Day (December 25 and 26) and on January 1.

Please note that South Lamma Public Library, which is closed every Wednesday, will be closed on December 24 and 31 as well as on the public holidays.

For enquiries about public library hours, please call 2921 0208 or visit http://www.hkpl.gov.hk .

Ends/Monday, December 22, 2003
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