“Gleanings from the Jiaye Library” Traditional Chinese Bookbinding Workshop
As part of the Gleanings from the Jiaye Library exhibition, the HKU Libraries Preservation and Conservation Centre is pleased to offer a hands-on workshop on traditional Chinese bookbinding. From tracing the evolution of traditional Chinese bookbinding to creating a four-hole thread-bound book, participants will gain firsthand experience of traditional binding techniques and develop a deeper appreciation of Chinese rare book culture.
Workshop Schedule
- 30 October 2026 (Friday): Session 1: 15:00–16:00 (English) | Session 2: 16:30–17:30 (Cantonese)
- 31 October 2026 (Saturday): Session 1: 10:00–11:00 (Cantonese) | Session 2: 11:30–12:30 (Mandarin)
Venue: Conservation Laboratory, 1/F, Main Library, The University of Hong Kong
Capacity: Maximum 15 participants per session
RSVP at 10:00 a.m. on 14 October 2026. Scan the QR code or click link for more details
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For enquiries, please contact the HKUL Preservation Centre at Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Rare Books of Jiaye Library—Gleanings from the Jiaye Library Public Forum
In conjunction with the ongoing exhibition “Gleanings from the Jiaye Library: Rare Books of Ming and Qing Bibliophiles” at the University of Hong Kong Libraries, this Forum brings together leading scholars specializing in the Jiaye collection. Through a series of lectures covering the vicissitudes of the library founded by Liu Chenggan (1882–1963), the compilation of rare book bibliographies, and the preservation of library archives, the Forum invites the public to share the unique joy of exploring the fascinating stories behind the book covers and pages.
Date: 11 Nov 2026 (Wed)
Time: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Venue: Multi-purpose Area, 2/F, Main Library, The University of Hong Kong
Language: Putonghua
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTION
Registration is open from 22/10/2026 12:00(HKT) to 10/11/2026 12:00(HKT) on a first-come-first-served basis. The registration quota for this event is 100. Registrants will be placed on a waiting list if the registration quota is reached.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact Fung Ping Shan Library by email at fpslib@hku.hk
