Library Programs
May 2019
I. Lectures
Sun Yat-sen Lecture Room
(Family, State and World Affairs)
No.241 (Health Keeping Series)
Topic 1: Control of hypertension, hyperglycemia, hyperlipemia and coronary disease
Lecturer: Mei Weiyi, Associate Chief Physician, supervisor of Ph.D candidates, Sun Yat-sen University
Topic 2: Things about atrial fibrillation
Lecturer: Zheng Dongdan, Associate Chief Physician, Sun Yat-sen University
Topic 3: How to deal with palpitations
Lecturer: Cheng Yunjiu, Associate Chief Physician, Sun Yat-sen University
Time: 10:00-12:00, May 11, Saturday
Location: Lecture Hall 1, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 8116-2745/2746/2747/2748
II. Music Corner
No.17
Topic: Hearing the Music Master Ma Jiuyue
Lecturer: Ma Jiuyue, renowned composer, founder of new folk music
Time: 14:30-16:30, May 5, Sunday
Location: Lecture Hall 1, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Admission: Free tickets with limited quotas, Volunteers Recruitment Office, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 8116-2745/2746/2747/2748
III. Recitation Corner
Topic: “So Rich in Beauty the Motherland” Poetry and Essay Recitation
Time: 14:30-16:30, May 26, Sunday
Location: Lecture Hall 1, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 8116-2745/2746/2747/2748
IV. Exhibitions
(i) 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
(ii)“Rainbow • Dream”Tour Exhibition for Rural Kids Paintings 2019 (Guangzhou)
It covers paintings drawn by rural kids initiated by Guangdong Maitian Education Foundation, a NGO, in its program called “Rainbow Pocket”, with a view to depict their life and dreams, present their potentials and possibilities and arouse more attention to them among the public.
Time: May 4-May 9
(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
(iii)The Flame of the May Fourth Movement— Photo Exhibition of the 100th Anniversary
The movement was directed toward national independence against imperialism and feudalism, also ideological and cultural emancipation. It still remains innerspring for modern Chinese especially intelligentsia. On the occasion the 100th Anniversary, the Exhibition will take us back to the historic days with photos and thoughts when our ancestors devoted their lives to promote social progresses, achieve glorious goals and rebuild national confidence.
Time: May 5-Jun 5
(8:30-12:00, 14:00-17:30, Mondays to Fridays)
( Closed on statutory national holidays)
Location: Special Collections Exhibition Hall, B2, Area C, Main Library
Tel: 83306427, 81162798
(iv)The 9th Guangzhou Cultural Festival for the Disabled and the 8th Paintings Exhibition for the Disabled
Time: May 11-May 25
(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: 81162849
(v) Photo Exhibition for the 14th Wenjin Book Award
The Wenjin Book Award, first initiated by the National Library of China in 2014, with annual national wide participation of public libraries. The annual awards this year announced on World Book Day 2019 are meant to build a exchange bridge among readers, writers and publishers with photos and notes of all awarded books.
Time: May 3-May 23
(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
(vi) Facing Up to Disasters—Guangdong Earthquake Precautions and Disasters Relief Exhibition 2019
Time: May 28-Jun 9
(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.65
Topic: TCM Nursing of Patients with Hepatitis B Virus
Lecturer: Sun Li, Ph.D of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Professor of Jinan University
Time: 14:30, May 19, Sunday
Location: Lecture Hall 2, B1, Area C, Main Library
Tel: 83306427, 81162798
Lecture videos website: http://lecture.zslib.com.cn/ztjkyy/ztjkyysp/
(ii) Movies:
1. The Shallows
Time: 14:30, May 11, Saturday
2. The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
Time: 14:30, May 25, Saturday
Location: Lecture Hall 1, 1st Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 83306427, 81162798
(Free admission with limited seats)
VI. Activities of Department of Chinese Books
- Chinese Reading Salon
(No.53)
Topic: Ricepaperplant Pith Painting Skills
Lecturer: Su Xin, Senior teacher, inheritor of intangible cultural heritage
Time: 10:00-12:00, May 19, 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.74)
Topic: Approaching Chinese Ancient Myths and Legends—The Classic of Mountains and Seas
Time: 10:00-11:30, May 18, Saturday
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
(iii) STEAM Reading Club
(No.3)
Theme: How to Pump Water out of An Old Well
Lecturer: Librarian
Time: 10:00-11:30, May 26, 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 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: late May
Location: Huaiji Middle School, Huaiji County, Zhaoqing City
Tel: 81162695
(v) Book Recommendation
1. New books recommendation
Theme: Travelling All over the World
Time: May 4-May 17
No.78
Theme: Before Meeting You
Time: May 18-May 31
(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: May 3-May 24
Location: Favorite Readings Area, 2nd Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 811162659
VII. Activities of Department of Chinese Newspapers and Periodicals
(i) “The Happy Senior Club” Series
Video Appreciation for the Happy Senior Club members (No.85)
1).Movies and Videos
- Movie: Interstellar
Time: 14:30, May 15, Wednesday
Location: Lecture Hall 2, B1, Area C, Main Library
- Movie: Inception
Time: 14:30, May 29, Wednesday
Location: Lecture Hall 2, B1, Area C, Main Library
- Documentary: Four Springs
Time: May
- Variety Show: Keeping Health: Lung Cancer and Mental Illness
- Variety Show: Keeping Health: Moist Heat in the Body
(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.85)
Newspaper Clippings for the Senior are monthly prepared with special columns for the senior with limited quotas.
Time: Later May
(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
(ii) "E-School"(No.26): Read Collections of Information Center for Social Sciences, Renmin University, the Flower of Your Academic Learning
It offers you chances for your academic studies with rich digital collections provided by Information Center for Social Sciences, Renmin University of China, one of the most influential source centers in the filed.
Time: 14:30, May 25, 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.40): The Wandering Earth
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, May 18, Saturday
Location: Lecture Hall 2, B1, Area C, Main Library
Oral account: Luo Xiaochan, Min Haiqing, Li Zhigang
Registration:
1. QQ Group Number: 146952588
2. WeChat: Scanning the QR Code
3. Telephone Registration: 81162756 81162653
(iv). Barrier-free Reading Club (No.10)
In this Session, winners of the 5th Guangdong Essay Writing Competition for the Blind will be present for sharing their stories and thoughts in writing, plus judges’ on-site comments and literature creation instructions.
Time: 9:30-11:30, May 17, Friday
Location: Lecture Hall 3, B1, Area C, Main Library
Tel: 81162756
(v) The Final of the 9th Guangdong Poetry and Essay Recitation Competition for the Blind and the Awarding Ceremony of the 5th Essay Writing Competition for the Blind
Time: 14:30-17:30, May 17, Friday
Location: Lecture Hall 3, B1, Area C, Main Library
Tel: 81162756
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: The Devil Wears Prada (Language: English, Subtitles: Chinese)
Time: 10:00-11:30, May 31, 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:
2. Kids:
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.
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.
(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: Will You Travel on Holidays?
Time: 15:00-16:30, May 26, Sunday
Location: Activities Room of Department of Foreign Language Collections, F4, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 81162654, 81162658
(iv)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.
Topic: Japanese Literature
Time:15:00-16:00, May 19, Sunday
Location: Activities Room of Department of Foreign Language Collections, F4, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 81162654
(v) Foreign Books Display (No.44)
- Looking for Paris Impression—A Glance of French Cultural Sites
Paris, the Capital of France, is the most shinning pearl on European Continent, also known as “city of flowers” and “city of romance”, with much cultural attractions famous worldwide, like the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Place Concorde, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Triumphal Arch,The Versailles, etc.
Time: May 1-May 30
(9:30-16:30, Tuesdays to Sundays)
(9:00-16:00, statutory national holidays)
Location: Reading Room, 3rd Floor, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 81162654
- Related Theme Movie
Movie: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Language: French, Subtitle: Chinese )
Time: 14:00-16:00, May 11, Saturday
Location: Activities Room of Department of Foreign Language Collections, F4, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 81162654
(vi).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 (2)
Time: 10:00-12:00, May 26, Sunday
Location: Activities Room of Department of Foreign Language Collections, F4, Area B, Main Library
Tel: 81162654
(vii) The 9th Library Cup Guangdong English Speaking Competition and the 1st Library Cup National English Speaking Show
The Competition this year themed with “Cheering for Our Motherland• Libraries, Make the World Listen”, will focus on the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, with much to be proud of including reform and developments in modern libraries. It will operate on the mode of “Online preliminary” + “Online semi-final” + “On-site final” in a coordinated and interlinked manner across the province. Official registration website: http://contest.52met.com/china
1. Registration: Library Card Holders and college students with free admission
2. Time: April 1-May 10, 2019 (Online)
3. Preliminary: April 1-May 10,2019c
4. Semi-final: May 28-Jun 10, 2019 (Online)
5. Guangdong final: Jun 23, 2019 (On-site, Lecture Hall 1, SunYat-sen Library of Guangdong Province),
winners will be recommended to National Show
6. National Show: July, 2019
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
Location: Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
(ii). Kids Maker Space
Theme: Fitness Robot
Time: 10:00:-12:00, 14:00-16:00, May 4
10:00-12:00, 14:30:-16:30, May 25
Attendees: Kids aged 8-16 (Max 15 each session)
Location: 2nd Floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
(iii) Kids Reading Promotion Training
Theme: Life and Significance in Print Books
Lecturer: Wang Yifeng, Taiwan senior reading promoter
Attendees: Reading facilitators (Max. 15 persons)
Time: 9:30-12:30, May 11, 18
Location: 2nd Floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
(iv). Kids Volunteer Experimental House
1. Science Reading Club
Attendees: Aged 7-12 and their parents (Max.20 Families)
Time: 14:30-16:00, May 11, Saturday
2.Kids Caring Reading Club
Attendees: Aged 2 with Parents (Max.12 Families)
Time: 10:00-10:30, May 19, Sunday
Location: Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
(v) Fun with Library
Topic：Me and the Ants
Time: 14:30-16:30, May 12, 25
Lecturer: Jade (Liu Xiaoqiong)
Attendees: Kids aged 10-13 (Max.30)
Location: Multi-functional Area, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
(vi). Kids Creative Reading Club
1. Reading and Music
Theme: Knowing about Chinese Qinse—zither-like musical instrument
Lecturer: Dai De, teacher of Xinghai Conservatory of Music
Attendees: Kids above 7 and their parents
Time: 15:00-16:00 , May 18, Saturday
2. Reading and Writing
Theme: Ants and Watermelons
Lecturer: Qian Juanjuan, instructor of picture book reading
Attendees: Kids aged 8-10, interested in writing (Max. 30)
Time: 10:30-12:00, May 26, Sunday
Location: Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
(vii). “World Exploring” Series
Theme: Borneo—Home to the Wild
Lecturer: Chen Xichang, Member of directors of the Entomological Society of Guangdong
Attendees: Kids aged 7-16 and parents
Time: 10:00-12:00, May 12, Sunday
Location: 1st Floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
(viii) “Starry Tree” English Reading Club
1. Runaway Bunny
Lecturer: James, senior foreign teacher
Attendees: Kids aged 7-12 and parents (Max. 20 families)
Time: 15:00-16:00, May 19, Sunday
2. Good night, I Love You
Lecturer: Rainbow, instructor of picture-book reading
Attendees: Kids aged 5-8 and parents (Max. 20 families)
Time: 15:00-16:00, May 26, Sunday
Location: 1st Floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
Tel: 83323762
(ix) Saturday Storytelling Club
Time: 10:30-11:30, May 4, Saturday
Lecturer: Volunteer
Time: 10:30-11:30, May 11, Saturday
Lecturer: Librarian
Time: 10:30-11:30, May 18, Saturday
Lecturer: Volunteer
Time: 10:30-11:30, May 25, Saturday
Lecturer: Librarian
Location: Activities Area, 1st Floor, Children’s Department, Wende Branch
No registration needed with limited quotas.
Tel: 83323762
(x) Kids Exhibition
1.Reading 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)
2.Kids Thinking about the World—Book Exhibition for Kids Philosophical Enlightenment
Time: May 20 -Jun 30
(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.)