I. Lectures
Sun Yat-sen Lecture Room (Family Affairs, State Affairs and World Affairs)
Lecture No. 189
Topic: The Eternal Soldier—Lei Feng
Lecturer: Qiao Anshan, Comrade-in-arms of Lei Feng, archetypal main character of the movie The Days Without Lei Feng
Time: 10:00 AM~12:00 PM, March 3 (Sat.)
Location: Lecture Hall 1, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 8116-2745/2746/2748
Lecture No. 190
Topic: True Stories of Interpreting
Lecturer: Zhan Cheng, Professor and doctoral supervisor of School of Foreign Languages, Sun Yat-sen University.
Time: 10:00 AM~12:00 PM, March 10 (Sat.)
Location: Lecture Hall 1, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 8116-2745/2746/2748
Lecture No. 191
Topic: Voice of Chinese Characters----Understanding the Wisdom of the Chinese Nation
Lecturer: Pi Ming, Researcher of Institute for Culture Creativity, Tsinghua University
Time: 10:00 AM~12:00 PM, March 17 (Sat.)
Location: Lecture Hall 1, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 8116-2745/2746/2748
Lecture No. 192
Topic: Targeted Poverty Alleviation
Lecturer: Wu Chongqing, Professor and doctoral supervisor of Department of Philosophy, Sun Yat-sen University.
Time: 10:00 AM~12:00 PM, March 24 (Sat.)
Location: Lecture Hall 1, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 8116-2745/2746/2748
Lecture No. 193
Topic One: Prevention and Treatment of Knee Joint Problems and Injuries
Lecturer: Li Qi, Director of Orthopedics Center and Director of orthopedics of joint diseases, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University
Topic Two: Prevention and Treatment of Shoulder Joint Problems and Injuries
Lecturer: Lin Lijun, Deputy Director of orthopedics of joint diseases, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University
Time: 10:00 AM~11:30 PM, March 31 (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. The Culture of Bamboos and Orchids----Paintings and Calligraphiesy Exhibition of Ma Guojun, Wu Hong and Wu Xiaoyi
Time: March 8 to March 18
(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
3. Financial Literacy Theme Exhibition
Time: March 20 to April 5
(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
4. Works of Art—Lingnan Straw Weavings Exhibition
Time: March 6 to March 25
(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
5. The Pearl on the Tropic of Cancer——“The Fascinating Conghua” Li Zhilong’s Photography Exhibition
Time: March 27 to April 15
(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.3)
Topic: Walking towards Music——Leo’s Road in Music and Acoustic Equipments
Lecturer: Feng Weiguo, famous mixer and critic on music and acoustic equipments
Time: 2:30 PM~4:30 PM, March 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.Recitation Competition
Topic: The First Season of the 3rd Guanglang Cup Guangdong Recitation Competition
Time: 9:30 AM~11:30 AM and 2:30 PM ~4:30PM, March 25 (Sun.)
Location: Lecture Hall 1, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 8116-2745/2746/2747/2748
V. Activities of Online Library of Ecological and Environmental Protection
1． Health Corner (Lectures on health and free clinic services )
Topic: Application of Daoyin Strategy in Health Keeping, Body Building and Disease Prevention
Lecturer: Liu Feng, Doctor of Science of Qigong, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine; Associate Professor of Beijing Union University
Time: 2:30 PM, March 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.comwith the mail subject “Health Corner”.
2. Movies
Title: Wild China
Introduction: Wild China is a six-part nature documentary series on the natural history of China, co-produced by the BBC Natural History Unit and China Central Television (CCTV).
Location: Lecture Hall 1, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 83306427, 81162798
Free admission with limited seats
V. Activities of Department of Chinese Books
1. Chinese Reading Salon(No.39)
Topic: Reliving the Affection, Friendship and Love in Monster Hunt
Time: 2:30-5:00 P.M, March 18 (Sunday)
Location: Exhibition Gallery of Chinese Book Circulation Room, 2nd Floor, Area B, Main Library
Application: Available on WeChat APP or at the Circulation Desks,2nd Floor with limited quota
Tel: 83810597
2． Exploring the Library (No.58)
Topic: Visiting the Library and Playing Orienteering Challenge Game
Time: 10:00AM-11:30 AM， March 18 (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
3． Book Recommendation
1) New Books Recommendation
No. 47
Theme: A Life of Riches
Time: March 3-16
(9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Tuesdays to Sundays)
(9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on statutory national holidays)
No.48
Theme: Of All That Ends
Time: March 17-30
(9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Tuesdays to Sundays)
(9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on statutory national holidays)
Location: New Books Recommendation Area, 2nd Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 83810597
2) “Favorite Readings”—Favorite Books Recommendation ( No.38-No.41)
The favorite readings requested by readers and librarian-recommended books on hot topics are presented here in the Library.
Time: March
(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． Book Donations to Children----Setting up Reading Rooms for Children in Remote Areas
Theme：Sharing the Joy of Reading under the Blue Sky
Time：Mid -March
Location：Lütian Town, Conghua District
Tel: 83819470、81162860
Tips: Except for offering on-site donations, those interested may also call the Postal Hotline 11185 for free delivery.
5． 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
Ⅵ. Activities of Department of Chinese Newspapers and Periodicals
1. Activities of “The Happy Senior Club”
1) Video Appreciation for The Happy Senior Club Members(No.71)
① Movie:The Air Call
② Movie: Demon Bell
③ Documentary Film: Herbal China (3)-Steps
④ Variety Show: Health Class-Harm of Pulmonary Embolism
⑤ Variety Show: Health Class- True Colors of Coronary Heart Disease
Time: March
(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.71)
Newspaper Clippings for the Seniorare monthly prepared with special columns for the senior with limited quota.
Time: Late March
(9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Tuesdays to Sundays)
(9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on statutory national holidays)
Location: Newspaper Reading Room, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 81162756
2. "E-School" 12th: 3D Stereoscopic Paper Cutting—Nimble Finger Crafts
Lecturer: Chen Cuibing
Time: 2:30 PM, March 24 (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 23 March 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. Listen to the Future: Lecture on Hearing & Experiencing Hearing Impairment
Time: 10:00-11:30 A.M, March 3 (Saturday)
Location: Lecture Hall 3, B1, Area C, Main Library
Tel: 83813343
No registration needed.
4. Guangdong General Sign Language Basic Training Class (Session No.1)
Trainees:Those interested in sign language, personnel of concerned services and volunteers preferred.
Class Size: 80 persons
Time: 9:30 AM- 4:00PM, March 4,11,18,25
Location: Lecture Hall 3, B1, Area C, Main Library
Application: Available on WeChat APP or call 81162653, 83813343.
Tips: This program is free with limited quota. Trainees are required to have full attendance through the course, and will receive Certificate of Completion with 1 inch photo on if pass the course assessment.
VII. Activities of Department of Foreign Language Collections
1. Free Foreign Movie Salon
This Movie Salon is regularly held once monthly on the last Friday, showing classic foreign movies in such major languages as English, German, Japanese, Korean and Thai.
Movie:Norwegian Wood (Language: English, Subtitles: Chinese)
Time：10:00AM-11:30 AM, March 30, 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: My Favorite Book Sharing
Time: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM, March 25(Sunday.)
Location: Activities Room of Department of Foreign Language Collections, F4, Area B, Main Library.
Tel: 81162654
4. English Reading Club
The Club operates on a 3-stepted mode: reading required materials, exchanging reading experience, and overall commenting, with the aim of encouraging in-depth reading. It acts as a stage for participants to digest original English works or passages, appreciate their artistic features, and know about the charm of western cultures, and also exchange ideas. Sessions are monthly organized on the last Sunday morning.
Topic: Pride and Prejudice and Its Modern Significance
Time: 10:00AM-12:00 AM, March 25, 2018 (Sun.)
Location: Activities Room of Department of Foreign Language Collections, F4, Area B, Main Library.
Tel: 81162654
5. 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) Romantic Movie Appreciation
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
VIII. Activities of Children’s Department
1. 4.23 World Book Day Creative Competition in 2018
Theme: My Library
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
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
2. Junior Maker Space
The Women’s Day is around the corner. Have you ever thought about preparing a gift for your mom? What would simply please her? A DIY mirror would work for your pretty mom, just do it!
Subject: Making Animal-shaped Mirrors
Instructor: Qiangqiang, creativity trainer
Attendees: Juveniles from 6 to 8 years old (Max. 16 persons)
Time: March10 (Sunday), 2:30PM~4:30PM
Location: Multi-functional Area, 2nd floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
3. Kids Creative Reading Club
① Reading with Fun
The Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road, also known as “the Belt and Road”, is originated from two ancient trade routes which connected Asia, Africa and Europe in the history. This year, bearing major cities, regions and countries on the Belt and Road in mind, let’s listen to some music, touch upon some stories there, to better know about our history and better prepare for the future.
Subject: The Belt and Road Music Exploring, First Stop: The City Luoyang and Changan (Xi’an)
Instructor: Daide, a teacher from Composition Department of Xinghai Conservatory of Music.
Attendees: Juveniles above 7 years old (Max. 50 families)
Time: March18 (Sunday), 3:00PM~4:00PM
Location: Multi-functional Area, 2nd floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
② Reading with Food
Foods, to some extent, may well be served as ideal carriers for preserving traditions, also taken as the triggering point for many scientific discoveries. So in this leisure March session, let’s read graphic books about bananas and make banana biscuits together!
Subject: If I Were A Banana
Instructor: Angel Fish, Advocator of Parent-Child Reading Program, Columnist of Food and Children’s Books.
Attendees: Juveniles above 7 years old (Max. 20 persons)
Time: March25 (Sunday), 10:00AM~12:00AM
Location: Multi-functional Area, 2nd floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
4. Kids’ Happy Experiment House
Location: Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
5. Workshop of Movies and Humanities
Movie：Exploring the Mesopotamia Culture
Lecturer: Guo Dandan( Nickname Mango), gained Master Degree from The Education University of Hong Kong, once worked at the University and is now engaged in such creative education as Flipped Classroom teaching, film-based as well as Study Tours-based teaching.
Douya (Nickname meaning Bean Sprouts), ancient civilization courses instructor of PathEducation, proficient in teaching humanities and practicing creative history education.
Attendees: Kids aged 10-16(Max.30 persons)
Time: Saturday, March 31, 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Location: Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
6. Fun Quiz
Theme: Hero Flowers in Blossom
Attendees: Kids aged 8-12, no parents accompanying required.
Time: Friday, March 16, 4:00 PM -4:30 PM
Location: Children’s Department,Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
7. “Starry Tree” English Reading Club
1) Green
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, March11, 3:00 PM -4:00 PM
2) Too Tall Houses
Lecturer: Lynn
Attendee: Kids aged 6-9（Max. 20 families）
Time: Sunday, March 25, 3:00 PM -4:00 PM
Location:Activity Area, 1st Floor,Children’s Department,Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
8. Children’s Exhibition
1) 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
Reminder: Exhibition guide service is available on every Saturdays and Sundays provided by the Little Eagles Culture Volunteers. Detailed arrangements are as follows.
2) Appreciating Nursery Rhymes through Cantonese Paper Cuts
Time: March13 to April 19
? 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
9. Saturday Storytelling Club
Theme: City Dog, Country Frog
Lecturer: Volunteers of Dreamkidland(Guangzhou)
Time:Saturday, March 3, 10:30AM -11:30AM
Theme: Odd Dog Out
Lecturer: Librarians of Sun Yat-sen Library of Guangdong Province
Time:Saturday, March 10, 10:30AM -11:30AM
Theme: Dr. Dog
Lecturer: Volunteers of Dreamkidland(Guangzhou)
Time:Saturday, March 17, 10:30AM -11:30AM
Theme: Cannonball Simp
Lecturer: Librarians of Sun Yat-sen Library of Guangdong Province
Time:Saturday, March 24, 10:30AM -11:30AM
Theme: Lisa Wants a Dog
Lecturer: Volunteers of Dreamkidland(Guangzhou)
Time:Saturday, March 31, 10:30AM -11:30AM
Location: Activity Area，1st Floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Admission: On-site registration with deadline of 10:30AM.
Tel: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.