Opening arrangement during Typhoon, Extreme Conditions and Black Rainstorms

When Typhoon Signal No.8 or above, or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is hoisted/ Extreme Conditions are in force:

During the Library opening hours
For Typhoon Signal No.8 or above/ Extreme Conditions
The Library will be CLOSED 1 hour before issuance of the Typhoon Signal in accordance with the Pre-No 8 Special Announcement or CLOSED immediately when the Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted/ Extreme Conditions are in force, whichever is earlier.
For a Black Rainstorm Warning
The Library will remain OPEN.

Before the Library opening hours
The Library will be CLOSED.
The Library will remain closed if the Black Rainstorm Warning is cancelled/ Typhoon Signal No.8 or above is lowered/ Extreme Conditions are cancelled on or after 4 pm of the day if the Library closes at 9 pm.
The Library will remain closed if the Black Rainstorm Warning is cancelled/ Typhoon Signal No.8 pr above is lowered/ Extreme Conditions are cancelled on or after 1 pm of the day if the Library closes at 7 pm.

The Library will open as soon as possible within 2 hours after the Black Rainstorm Warning is cancelled/ Typhoon Signal No.8 or above is lowered/ Extreme Conditions are cancelled EITHER before 4 pm of the day if the Library closes at 9 pm OR before 1 pm of the day if the Library closes at 7 pm.

Should you have any further queries, please contact the Library by phone 2806-5113 or check the latest Library announcement on the Library blog, Library’s Facebook and Instagram.