I. Lectures
Sun Yat-sen Lecture Room (Family Affairs, State Affairs and World Affairs)
Lecture No. 187
Topic: Chinese Art Spirit
Lecturer: He Qin, Professor of Fine Arts, School of Humanities, Zhejiang University
Time: 10:00 AM~12:00 PM, February 3 (Sat.)
Location: Lecture Hall 1, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 8116-2745/2746/2748
Lecture No. 188
Topic: The Everlasting Brilliance---- Silverware Appreciation and Collecting
Lecturer: Liu Yuping, renowned silverware collector and antiquary
Time: 10:00 AM~12:00 PM, February 10 (Sat.)
Location: Lecture Hall 1, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 8116-2745/2746/2748
Ⅱ. Exhibitions
1. “Spring Bless Guangdong 2018”---- Spring Festival Couplets Exhibition
Time: February 3 to March 4
(9:00 AM~5:00 PM, Tuesdays to Sundays)
(9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on statutory national holidays)
Location: Exhibition Hall, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 8116-2745/2746/2747/2748
2. How 56 Ethnicities Celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival
Time: February 1 to February 28
(9:00 AM~5:00 PM, Tuesdays to Sundays)
(9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on statutory national holidays)
Location: Exhibition Gallery, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 8116-2745/2746/2747/2748
Ⅲ. Music Corner (No.2)
Topic: Revisiting the Classics: Appreciation of Chinese Symphony Masterpieces
Lecturer: Tangping, former executive deputy Chairman of Guangzhou FederationofLiteraryandArtCircles
Time: 2:30 PM~4:30 PM, February 4 (Sun.)
Location: Lecture Hall 1, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Admission: Free tickets only, Volunteers Recruitment Office, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 8116-2745/2746/2747/2748
IV.Spring Festival Movie Salon
V. Activities of Online Library of Ecological and Environmental Protection
1． Health Corner (Lectures on health and free clinic services )
Topic: Early Treatment of Common Fractures and Traditional Chinese Dietary Therapy
Lecturer: Ye Yongliang, master of medicine, attending surgeon of emergency department, Guangzhou Bonesetting Hospital.
Time: 2:30 PM, February 4 (Sun.)
Location: Lecture Hall 2, B1, Area C, Main Library
Tel: 83306427, 81162798
Lecture videos website: http://lecture.zslib.com.cn/ztjkyy/ztjkyysp/
(Note: A certain number of free clinic services quota available for the attendees. Those needed may send their Clinic History to jiankangyouyue2014@163.com with the mail subject “Health Corner”.)
2. Movies
Title: A bite of China (Season One)
Location: Exhibition Hall, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 83306427, 81162798
Free admission with limited seats.
VI. Activities of Department of Chinese Books
1. Exploring the Library (No.57)
Topic: Visiting the Library and Playing Orienteering Challenge Game
Time: 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M., February 4 (Sunday)
Location: Library Card Application Desk, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Application: Available on WeChat APP or at the Circulation Desks,2nd Floor with limited quota.
Tel: 83810597
2． “Book Donations to Children”----setting upreading rooms for children in remote areas
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, February 10 (Sunday)
Location:=Library Square, Main Library
Tel:81162695、81162860
Tips: Except for offering on-site donations, those interested may also call the Postal Hotline 11185 for free delivery.
3. Book Recommendation
1) New books recommendation
No. 46
Theme: Touching the Heart of the Matter
Time: February 10 to March 3
(9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Tuesdays to Sundays)
(9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M on statutory national holidays)
Location: New Books Recommendation Area, 2nd Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 83810597
2) “Favorite Readings”—Favorite Books Recommendation ( No.36-No.37)
The favorite readings requested by readers and librarian-recommended books on hot topics are presented here in the Library.
Time: February
(9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Tuesdays to Sundays)
(9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M on statutory national holidays)
Location: Chinese Book Circulation Room, 2nd Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 81162659
4. A Glance of the Third Anniversary of Chinese Reading Salon
Topic: Like the Catcher in the Rye—How We Push Forward Reading Promotion
Location: Exhibition Gallery of Chinese Book Circulation Room, 2nd Floor, Area B, Main Library
Time: December 15, 2017 to April 15, 2018
Tel: 83819470
Ⅷ. Activities of Department of Chinese Newspapers and Periodicals
1. Activities of “The Happy Senior Club”
1) Movies during the Spring Festival
Time: February
(9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Tuesdays to Sundays)
(9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M on statutory national holidays)
Location: Newspaper Reading Room, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 81162756
2) Free Newspaper Clippings (No.70)
Newspaper Clippings for the Seniorare monthly prepared with special columns for the senior with limited quota.
Time: Late February
(9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Tuesdays to Sundays)
(9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M on statutory national holidays)
Location: Newspaper Reading Room, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 81162756
2. "E-School" 11th: Paper Cutting—the Intangible Cultural Heritage onFingertips
Lecturer: Chen Junyu, teacher of the art of paper cutting, Guangzhou College for Senior Citizens, concurrently, Guangzhou College for Veteran Cadres
Time: 2:30 PM, February 10 (Saturday)
Location: Lecture Hall 3, B1, Area C, Main Library
Application:Available on WeChat APP or at the Circulation Desk of Chinese Periodicals Reading Room, with the deadline of 10 February and limited seats. .
Tel: 83813343
Warm tips:
1) Text message is the only official confirmation for registration. If unable to show up, please call 83813343, at least 3 business days in advance.
2) The paper for making paper-cuts is provided except for other tools i.e. scissors, etc.
3. "Heart-touching"Barrier-free Film: Never Say Die
Oral account: Li Qun , Liang Yuxiong, Cao Yue
Attendees: 50 visually impaired , 50 hearing impaired , and 10 experiencers
Time: 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, February 25(Sunday.)
Location: Lecture Hall 3, B1, Area C, Main Library
Application:
1. QQ Group No. 146952588
2.Wechat: click on " Services "-"reader activity booking" (only for experiencers)
3. Telephone Registration: 81162756
4. Barrier-free Reading Session：2018 New Year Poetry Recitation
Attendees: Reciters(5 with disabilities, 5 general)，audiences (30 via WeChat platform registration)
Time: 3:00 PM, February 11(Sunday.)
Location: Lecture Hall 3, B1, Area C, Main Library
Tel: 81162756, 81162653
IX. Activities of Department of Foreign Language Collections
1. Free Foreign Movie Salon
This Movie Salon is regularly held once monthly on Friday, showing classic foreign movies in such major languages as English, German, Japanese, Korean and Thai.
Movie:101 Dalmatians (Language: English, Subtitles: Chinese)
Time：10:00AM-11:30 AM, February 23, 2018(Fri.)
Location: Lecture Hall 2, B1, Area C, Main Library
Tel: 81162654
2. English Corner
English Corner acts as a stage for practicing oral English and exchanging views in English, regularly organized on Sunday afternoons except statutory national holidays. Participants are encouraged to express their ideas on various topics, usually with one topic for one session. This Corner has been greatly welcomed for its role in helping participants improve their English proficiency.
3． German Corner
German Corner is regularly organized on the last Sunday of each month except statutory national holidays. Sessions of this Corner are often joined by volunteers and lovers of German culture, covering rich topics and forms. Participants will have the opportunity to learn idiomatic German and also to have an all-round knowledge of German customs, scenic spots, and studying in Germany.
Topic: Lanterns DIY on Lantern Festival
Time: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM, February 25(Sunday.)
Location: Activities Room of Department of Foreign Language Collections, F4, Area B, Main Library.
Tel: 81162654
4． Special Event for Valentine's Day: Cooking with Love, Cooking with Gourmets
1) Theme Book Display: Cooking on Valentine's Day
Time: 9:30AM~4:30PM, Tuesday~ Sunday
9:00AM~4:00PM during Statutory National Holidays,
February 1 - March 31
Location: Foreign Language Books Circulation Room, F3, Area B, Main Library.
Tel: 81162654
2) Movie:No Reservations (Language: English, Subtitles: Chinese)
Time: 2:00PM-4:00PM,February 10（Saturday）
Movie: Eat Pray Love(Language: English, Subtitles: Chinese)
Time: 2:00PM-4:00PM,March 10（Saturday）
Location: Activities Room of Department of Foreign Language Collections, F4, Area B, Main Library.
Tel: 81162657
X. Activities of Children’s Department
1. 21-day Reading Challenge
Scientific research has revealed the fact that, 21 days functions as a period for developing a habit. 2018, the program moves on for your challenge in forming good reading habit.
Attendees: Juveniles under 16
Time: December 30, 2017-February 28, 2018
Challenge One: 21 Reading Stamps (1 for each day): Participants will receive a certificate of “Reading Star”, and a little present;
Challenge Two:21 Book Loans: Participants with21 loans plus 12 reading stamps will receive a certificate of “Star of Book Loaning” and a little present;.
ChallengeThree: Recommending 21 Books: Participants with 21 children’s books recommended plus book names and reasons will receive a certificate of “Star of Book Recommending”, plus a little present.
Participants who finished all three challenges within 21 days will receive a “21-day Reading Challenge Completion Prize”.
Location: Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
2. Exploring the World
Topic: A Dog and His Family & Friends
Lecturer: Ye Mao
Attendees: Juveniles aged 7 to 12 and their parents (Max. 50 families)
Time: 2:30PM~4:00PM, February 10 (Saturday)
Location: Activity Area, 1st floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323862
3. Creative Reading, Clay Modeling and Sculptures
Lecturer: Gu Biru and Song Zi
Tips:
1) Children’s card holders preferred;
2) Excellent handworks will stand a chance for exhibitionprogram.
Location: Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323862
4. Kids English Story Books and Kids Movies
Time: February 4 (Sunday), 10:00AM~12:00AM
Place: Multi-functional Area, 2nd floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
6. “Fun with Library” Serials
The Cowherd and the Weaving Maid, Meng Jiangnu’s Bitter Weeping, Madame White Snake, Efcndi’s Donkey, Suhe and White Horse… All these folklores have been told long since, and passed down through generations. Even today, they can still be heard from our parents or grandparents. These well-know stories and legends play a significant role in breading Chinese allusions, idioms and rituals. Now revisiting them is but a touch of the root of our culture. Come and join us to an exploration of its genes.
Theme: Mom’s Folklores Sharing
Time: February 11 (Sunday), 2:30PM~4:00PM
Storyteller: Xu Doujiang
Attendees: Juveniles aged 6 to 8 (Max. 25 persons)
Place: Activity Area, ground floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
7. Kids’ Happy Experiment House
As the winter vocation comes, the Happy Experiment House for Kids follows.Your peer kid volunteers are bringing to you interesting stories, also skills of making wonderful handicrafts and baking delicious biscuits for the Chinese Lunar New Year.
1) Story Reading Club and a Handicraft Making Club
2) Reading Club• Oral Health
3) Reading Club• Baking
Location: Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
8. FunQuiz
Theme:Lunar New Year’s Lucky Words
Attendees: Kids aged 8-12, no parents accompanying required.
Time:Friday, February16, 3:00 PM -3:30 PM
Location: Activity area, 1st Floor,Children’s Department,Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
9. “Starry Tree” English Reading Club
1) I am a Bunny
Lecturer:Rainbow, picture book teacher, researcher of picture book teaching, Pop Kids Education , New Oriental Corporation.
Attendees:Kids aged 5-7（Max. 20 families）
Time:Sunday, 3:00 PM -4:00 PM, February 4
2) Color of his own
Lecturer:Aidar, Kids English teacher, Zhuoyue Education Group
Attendee: Kids aged 6-9（Max. 20 families ）
Time:Saturday, February24, 3:00 PM -4:00 PM
Location:Activity Area, 1st Floor,Children’s Department,Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
10. Children’s Exhibition Theme: Pop-up Books Showing Cantonese Opera
Time: February 1 to March 11
? Tuesdays to Sundays: 9:30AM -5:30 PM
? Statutory national holidays: 9:00AM -4:00 PM
Location: Exhibition Hall, 2nd Floor,Children’s Department,Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
11. Saturday Storytelling Club
Theme: Big Monsters in the Imperial Palace
Lecturer: Librarians of Sun Yat-sen Library of Guangdong Province
Time:Saturday, February3, 10:30AM -11:30AM
Theme: 36 Hieroglyphic Characters
Lecturer: Librarians of Sun Yat-sen Library of Guangdong Province
Time:Saturday, February10, 10:30AM -11:30AM
Theme: The Little Monster Nian
Lecturer: Librarians of Sun Yat-sen Library of Guangdong Province
Time: Saturday, February17, 10:30AM -11:30AM
Theme: The Girl Yuanxiao
Lecturer: Volunteers of Dreamkidland(Guangzhou)
Time:Saturday, February 24, 10:30AM -11:30AM
Location: Activity Area，1st Floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Admission: On-site registration with deadline of 10:30.
Tel:83324362
12. 4.23 World Book Day Creative Competition in 2018
In response to the call of World Reading Day on April 23rd, public libraries in Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macao regions, are jointly holding the 4.23 World Book Day Creative Competition in 2018. The Competition seeks to promote reading, utilizing public libraries among children and adolescents
Theme: My Library
1）Rules
2）Submission
① Deadline: March 10, 2018
② All entries shall be original without prior release, publication (including online) or submission to other competitions alike.
③ Mailing Address: Children’s Department of Sun Yat-sen Library of Guangdong Province, No. 81, Wende Beilu, Guangzhou.
④ E-mail Address: seb@zslib.com.cn
3）Prizes
There are First Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize, Excellence Prize, Excellent Organization Prize, and Excellent Tutor Prize for individual or organization winners with certificates and awards as follows:
? First Prize: award worth up to200 RMB.
? Second Prize: award worth up to 100 RMB
? Third Prize: award worth up to 50 RMB
? Excellent Tutor Prize: award worth up to 500 RMB
The items of the First Prize stand a chance to be included in the Touring Works Exhibition of 4.23 World Book Day Creative Competition in 2018 across Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao.
Hotline: 83324362
The above arrangements are for reference only and subject to changes by the organizers. Sun Yat-sen Library of Guangdong Province reserves the final right of interpretation. For more information, refer to Library posters or visit www.zslib.com.cn.