Special arrangements are made for the Main Library and Branch libraries when there are Typhoon or Rainstorm Warning Signals, or “Extreme Conditions”.

 

• Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above

Time of hoisting or Lowering	Library will
Hoisted before opening hours or a Pre-No 8 Special announcement is made by the Hong Kong Observatory 2 hours or more before library is open	Remain closed
Hoisted when Library is open	Close immediately
Lowered 3 hours or more before closing	Open as soon as practicable within 2 hours
Lowered less than 3 hours before closing	Remain closed

 

• Black Rainstorm Warning

Time of hoisting or Lowering	Library will
Hoisted before opening hours	Remain closed
Hoisted when Library is open	Remain open
Lowered 3 hours or more before closing	Open as soon as practicable within 2 hours
Lowered less than 3 hours before closing	Remain closed

 

• "Extreme Conditions" Announcement

Time of announcement or Cancellation	Library will
Announced before opening hours	Remain closed
Announced when Library is open	Remain open as conditions allow*
Cancelled 3 hours or more before closing	Open as soon as practicable within 2 hours as conditions allow*
Cancelled less than 3 hours before closing	Remain closed

*Check the library webpage for the latest updates and announcements

 

Arrangements for Overnight Open Area (Main Library, Music Library & Medical Library)

 

• Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above / “Extreme Conditions” Announcement / Black Rainstorm Warning

The Overnight Open Area will remain open after the library closes due to Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above, the announcement of "Extreme Conditions," or the Black Rainstorm Warning, and when the overnight opening arrangement is in effect. Users should prioritize their safety by staying indoors or seeking other shelter and may leave the area when it is safe.

If there is an emergency, please contact the 24-hour Security Control Centre at (852) 3917-2882 for Main Campus, and (852) 3917-9301 for the overnight open area of Yu Chun Keung Medical Library.