Special arrangements are made for the Main Library and Branch libraries when Typhoon or Rainstorm Signals are hoisted or lowered:

 

• 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

 

 

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

 

• Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above

Overnight Open Area will be closed when Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted. If the Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is in force when the overnight arrangement is in effect, the area will close immediately.

The area will remain closed at night when the Typhoon Signal No. 8 is lowered. The Library will resume its normal opening hours on the next day.

 

• Black Rainstorm Warning

If the Black Rainstorm Warning is in force when the overnight opening arrangement is in effect, the area will remain open. You are advised to stay indoors or take shelter for your own safety until the warning has been cancelled or the heavy rain has passed.