I. Lectures
Sun Yat-sen Lecture Room
(Family, State and World Affairs)
No.238 (Modern Great Learning Series)
Topic: The New Age and Lingnan Cultural Mission
Lecturer: Zhou Jianping, Member of Publicity Group of Publicity Department of Guangdong Provincial
Committee of the Communist Party of China, Specially-appointed Counselor of Counselors’ Office of
Guangdong People’s Government
Time: 10:00-12:00, April 13, Saturday
No.239 (Modern Great Learning Series)
Topic: A Reading World—Moments Through Reading and Traveling
Lecturer: Gu Xiaoguang, Associate Research Librarian, Peking University
Time: 15:00-17:00, April 20, Saturday
Location: Lecture Hall 1, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 8116-2745/2746/2747/2748
II. Music Corner
No.16
Topic: Chinese Singers in the 20th Century
Lecturer: Liu Yiguan, Associate Professor, South China Normal University
Time: 14:30-16:30, April 7, Sunday
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
III. Recitation Corner
Topic: Works Recitation Meeting of No.12 Training Session of Guangdong Recitation Association
Time: 14:30-16:30, April 21, Sunday
Location: Lecture Hall 1, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 8116-2745/2746/2747/2748
IV. Exhibitions
(i)Paintings for Mind Peacefulness— Lingnan Bird and Flower Paintings
The Exhibition covers over 100 paintings of birds and flowers crafted by 15 local artists of renown, embodying their unique charm.
Time: April 2-April 14
(9:00-17:00, Tuesdays to Sundays)
(9:00- 16:00, statutory national holidays)
Location: Gallery/Exhibition Hall, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 8116-2745/2746/2747/2748
(ii) The Charm of Reading
The Exhibition themed with reading tells stories about photo series of the young and the old, the rich and the poor across the world, all snapped by photographer Gu Xiaoguang along his traveling of some 27 countries and regions within 10 years. Through his lens, here shows their presence of reading, with cultural explanations for each.
Time: April 16-May 2
(9:00-17:00, Tuesdays to Sundays)
(9:00- 16:00, statutory national holidays)
Location: Gallery/Exhibition Hall, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 8116-2745/2746/2747/2748
V. Activities of Online Library of Ecological and Environmental Protection
(i). Health Corner (Lectures on health and free clinic services)
No.64
Topic: Self-Health Management—Diet and Sports
Lecturer: Li Qiaoling, Associate Chief Physician of Traditional Chinese Medicine, experienced in applying the combination of acupuncture, moxibustion and Chinese medicine, as well as physiotherapy rehabilitation clinical treatment.
Time: 14:30, April 21, Sunday
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 quotas available for the attendees. Those needed may send their Clinic History to jiankangyouyue2014@163.com with the mail subject “Health Corner”.)
(ii) Movies
The BBC Natural World Collection, BBC’s classic wildlife series which tells in-depth stories of incredible animals, featuring award-winning photography in some of the most extraordinary places in the world.
I. Activities of Department of Chinese Books
(i) Chinese Reading Salon (No.52)
Topic: The Metal Thread Work—ABC about Eastern and Western Goldwork
Lecturer: Chen Daiyu, independent goldwork artist, skilled in traditional western handcrafts, graduated from University of the Arts London
Time: 15:00-17:00, April 21, Sunday
Location: Guangdong Book Donation and Exchange Center, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Registration: Available on WeChat APP or at the Circulation Desks, 2nd Floor with limited quotas
Tel: 83810597
(ii) Exploring the Library
(No.72)
This session stands a good change for the public to better know about how the Library works, such as its major services, self-check in and self-check out terminals and WeChat service, etc.
Topic: Library Users’ Guide Series
Time: 14:30-15:45, April 20, Saturday
(No.73)
The 24 Chinese Solar Terms is imbedded in people’s mind as part of great traditional Chinese culture, which refers to different seasons and climates developed according to the running and rotating of the sun or the moon. During those Terms, some does and don’ts are developed and passed down through generations. Here in the session, interesting games and related proverbs are well coupled for interpreting the Terms.
Topic: To Better Know about the 24 Chinese Solar Terms
Time: 10:00-11:30, April 21, Sunday
Location: Library Card Application Desk, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Registration: Available on WeChat APP or at the Circulation Desks, 2nd Floor with limited quotas
Tel: 83810597
(iii) STEAM Reading Club
This session themed with books about dinosaurs covers experiencing what an archaeologist will do in his routine work.
Theme: Do it as an Archaeologist—Finding Tyrannosaurus
Lecturer: Librarian
Time: 10:00-11:30, April 14, Sunday
Location: Guangdong Book Donation and Exchange Center, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Registration: Available on WeChat APP or at the Circulation Desks, 2nd Floor with limited quotas
Tel: 83810597
(iv)Book Recommendation
- New books recommendation
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Theme: To Know Our World
Time: April 6-April 19
No.76
Theme: The Life School
Time: April 20-May 3
(9:00-21:00, Tuesdays to Sundays)
(9:00-16:00, statutory national holidays)
Location: New Books Recommendation Area, 2nd Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 83810597
2. Favorite Readings
Time: April 5-April 26
Location: Favorite Readings Area, 2nd Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 811162659
(v) 4.23 “World Book Day” Themed Activities and Book Donation and Exchange
Theme: One Book for One Dream
Time: 9:00-12:00, April 20, Saturday
Location: Library Square, Main Gate, Main Library
Tel: 81162695
(vi) Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao “Shared Reading 30’”2019
It is aimed to promote a reading society by somewhat rituality in shared reading, making it a routine for life.
Theme: Enjoy Reading together
Time: 15:30-16:00, April 23, Tuesday
Location: Xinxing County Library, Central Primary School, Chegang Town, Xinxing County
Tel: 81162695
(vii)“Book Donations for Remote Areas”—Building Charity Reading Room Program
It aims at offering cultural services to such underprivileged as the seniors, juveniles, unattended women and kids in remote areas, so that equality of cultural resources between the urban and rural, and rural cultural revival can be achieved as a whole.
Theme: Enjoy Reading under the Same Sky
Time: 9:00-11:30, April 23, Tuesday
Location: Central Primary School, Chegang Town, Xinxing County, Yunfu City
Tel: 81162695
VII. Activities of Department of Chinese Newspapers and Periodicals
(i) “The Happy Senior Club” Series
Video Appreciation for the Happy Senior Club members (No.84)
1).Movies and Videos
- Movie: The Hundred-Regiment Campaign
Time: 14:30, April 10, Wednesday
Location: Lecture Hall 2, B1, Area C, Main Library
- Movie: Our Time Will Come
Time: 14:30, April 24, Wednesday
Location: Lecture Hall 2, B1, Area C, Main Library
- Documentary: Fighting for the Nation—Anti-Japanese War Veterans in Guangdong
Time: April
- Variety Show: Keeping Health: High Blood Pressure
- Variety Show: Keeping Health: Five Dangers of Hypermetabolism
(9:00-21:00, Tuesdays to Sundays)
(9:00-16:00, statutory national holidays)
Location: Newspapers Reading Room, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 81162756
2).Free Newspaper Clippings (No.84)
Newspaper Clippings for the Senior are monthly prepared with special columns for the senior with limited quotas.
Time: Later April
(9:00-21:00, Tuesdays to Sundays)
(9:00-16:00, statutory national holidays)
Location: Newspaper Reading Room, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 81162756
3). Senior Reading Club: A Song of West Islet—Traveling and Recitation Meeting
As what is told in the ancient folklore A Song of West Islet (Xizhouqu), depicting a place that deserves your trip, this session includes sharing of such experiences, and seniors are welcomed, ONE to share your traveling, and THREE to recite. Those interested please call 81162756 for conformation.
Attendees: seniors preferred
Time: 15:00-17:00, April 27, Sunday
Location: Location: Lecture Hall 3, B1, Area C, Main Library
Tel: 81162756
(ii) "E-School"(No.25): Passing down Hero Stories, Upholding Revolutionary Spirit
Nie Er, Xian Xinghai are honored as great musicians for people, during the period of social turbulence composing many inspiring red songs that are on everyone’s lips. Mr. Xian’s The Yellow River Chorus, so heartening, would be instructed by professionals in the session.
Time: 14:30, April 20, Saturday
Location: Location: Lecture Hall 3, B1, Area C, Main Library
Registration: Available on WeChat APP or at the Circulation Desk of Chinese Periodicals Reading Room, seats limited.
Tel: 83813343
(iii) "Heart-touching" Barrier-free Film (No.39): A Cool Fish
It offers "barrier-free" films for people with hearing or visual impairments, and for ordinary experiencers.
Attendees: 50 visually impaired, 50 hearing impaired
10 experiencers, and 20 on-site volunteers
Time: 9:00-12:00, April 21, Sunday
Location: Lecture Hall 2, B1, Area C, Main Library
Oral account: Xu Xiaohong, Li Chuchu, Yang Jiayou
Registration:
1. QQ Group Number: 146952588
2. WeChat: Scanning the QR Code
3. Telephone Registration: 81162756 81162653
VIII. Activities of Department of Foreign Language Collections
(i). Foreign Movie Salon
This Movie Salon is regularly held monthly on the last Friday, showing classic foreign movies in such major languages as English, German, Japanese, Korean and Thai with free admission.
Movie: Rashomon (Language: Japanese, Subtitles: Chinese)
Time: 10:00-11:30, April 26, Friday
Location: Lecture Hall 2, B1, Area C, Main Library
Tel: 81162654
(ii) 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, with one group for adults and the other for kids, has been greatly welcomed for its role in helping participants improve their English proficiency.
1. Adults:
To ensure an optimized learning environment, kids of different ages and grades are grouped into several teams. There will be ONE topic monthly, with different activities carried out weekly.2. Kids:
Location: Activities Room of Department of Foreign Language Collections, F4, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 81162654, 81162658
※For more, please follow us on the Library’s WeChat.
3. No.328 Special
Book Swapping
A good book may serve as a media for finding delights, telling right and wrong, acquiring wisdom, developing future… On the forthcoming World Book Day, you are welcomed here with your book for swapping.
Rule: Exchanging at least ONE book of any language in good condition you’ve read.
Introducing it (them) in English and sharing your experience.
Time: April 21, 13:30-14:30
Location: Foreign Newspapers and Periodicals Reading Room, F4, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 81162654, 81162658
※For more, please follow us on the Library’s WeChat.
(iii) 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 those interested in 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: German Rural Life in Literature
Time: 15:00-16:30, April 28, Sunday
Location: Activities Room of Department of Foreign Language Collections, F4, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 81162654, 81162658
(iv) “The Charm of Japan” Series
1. “The Charm of Japan” Theme Book Display
This Session covers 40 choice Japanese books with some in English, touching upon Japanese natural scenery, fine arts, folk handcrafts, etc. All is to show its charm.
Time: April 1-April 30
Location: Reading Room of Department of Foreign Language Collections, F3, Area B, Main Library
2. Japanese Corner
This Corner is monthly organized on the 3rd Sunday except statutory national holidays based on various topics and operation forms with the aim of promoting learning Japanese language and Japanese culture.
Session No.1
Topic: Hayao Miyazaki and His Animations
Hayao Miyazaki is viewed as one of the symbols of Japanese culture. The breathtaking animation, entertaining plots and compelling characters in his films have earned him international renown from his field as well as public recognition. A world, amazing, charming and full of warmth and wonders is so created by this great animator. In this session, join us in the on-site dubbing, fun quizzes and experience sharing.
Attendees: Library Card holders, those interested in Japanese culture
Time: 15:00-16:00, April 21, Sunday
Location: Reading Room of Department of Foreign Language Collections, F3, Area B, Main Library
3. “The Charm of Japan” Documentaries
Through the 4K lens, NHK in this documentary unfolds in front of you the change of dynasties, the rise and fall…and the panorama of Kyoto Imperial Palace.
Movie: Kyoto Imperial Palace (Language: Japanese, Subtitles: Chinese & Japanese) (NHK)
Time: 14:00-16:00, April 13, Saturday
Location: Activities Room of Department of Foreign Language Collections, F4, Area B, Main Library
(v).English Book 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：Self-correction and Self-regulation：Digesting The Road Less Traveled
Time: 10:00-12:00, April 28, Sunday
Location: Activities Room of Department of Foreign Language Collections, F4, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 81162654
IX. Activities of Children’s Department
(i) Kids Book Recommendation
Time: March 1-Jun 30
Attendees: Kids below 16
Location: Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
(ii)Library Experience
Tel: 83323762 Location: Children’s Department, Wende Branch
(iii) Fun with Library
Topic：Along the River during Qingming Festival (the Qingming Shanghe Tu)
Time: 14:30-16:30, April 7, Sunday
Lecturer: Jade (Liu Xiaoqiong)
Attendees: Kids aged 10-13 (Max.30)
Location: Multi-functional Area, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
(iv). Kids Creative Reading Club
1. Reading and Dinning
Theme: Potato cakes
Lecturer: Tianshiyu, columnist, promoter of parent-children reading
Attendees: Kids above 7 (20 persons each session)
Time: 10:00-12:00, April 7, Sunday
2. Reading and Music
Theme: Pottery Musical Instrument: Xun
Lecturer: Dai De, teacher of Xinghai Conservatory of Music
Attendees: Kids above 7 and parents
Time: 15:00-16:00, April 20, Saturday
3. Reading and Writing
Theme: Little Smiling Possum Qiu Qiu
Lecturer: Qian Juanjuan, instructor of picture-book reading
Attendees: Kids 8-10 (Max.30)
Time: 10:30-12:00, April 28, Sunday
Location: Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
(v). Kids Volunteer Experimental House
- Kids Caring Reading Club
Attendees: Aged 2 with Parents (Max.12 Families)
Time: 10:00-10:30, April 14, Sunday
2. Science Reading Club
Attendees: Aged 7-12 and their parents (Max.20 Families)
Time: 14:30-16:00, April 21, Sunday
Location: Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
(vi). Kids Maker Space
Theme: Marshmallow Challenge
Time: 14:30:-16:30, April 6, April 13
10:00-12:00, 14:30:-16:30, April 27
Attendees: Kids aged 7-12 (Max 15 each session)
Location: 2nd Floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
(vii) Kids Reading Promotion Training
Theme: How to Be the Reading Leader of Kids Literature
Lecturer: Wang Yifeng, Taiwan senior reading promoter
Tel: 83323762Location: 2nd Floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
(viii) “Starry Tree” English Reading Club
- Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See?
Lecturer: James, senior foreign teacher
Attendees: Kids aged 7-12 and parents (Max. 20 families)
Time: 15:00-16:00, April 14, Sunday
2. Amazing Animals
Lecturer: Rainbow, instructor of picture-book reading
Attendees: Kids aged 5-8 and parents (Max. 20 families)
Time: 15:00-16:00, April 28, Sunday
Location: 1st Floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
(ix) Saturday Storytelling Club
Time: 10:30-11:30, April 6, Saturday
Lecturer: Librarian
Time: 10:30-11:30, April 13, Saturday
Lecturer: Volunteer
Time: 10:30-11:30, April 20, Saturday
Lecturer: Librarian
Time: 10:30-11:30, April 27, Saturday
Lecturer: Volunteer
Location: 1st Floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
No registration needed with limited quotas.
Tel: 83323762
(x) Kids Exhibition
1.Fascinating Children’s Book—Posters Exhibition for International Children’s Book Day
Time: March 12-April 18
(9:30-17:30, Tuesdays to Sundays)
(9:00-16:00, statutory national holidays)
2.Reading of the New Generation—World Book Day Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Creative Competition Exhibition 2019
Time: April 19-May 19
(9:30-17:30, Tuesdays to Sundays)
(9:00-16:00, statutory national holidays)
Location: 2nd Floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
(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.)