Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library
High Block, Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Leisure and Cultural Building, 1 Tsui Sing Road, Tin Shui Wai
Characteristic
Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library is the second largest public library in Hong Kong. It comprises 8 storeys and is the first public library offering reading area in an outdoor courtyard and on the green roof. The design of the building is spacious. The open space in the atrium and the surrounding curtain wall allows plenty of sunlight to go in.
Facilities
Young adult library, children's library, adult library, multimedia library, reference library, computer and information centre, user education hall, exhibition hall, students' study room, newspaper and periodical section, extension activities room, coffee corner, etc
Application Forms
Organisation
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Contact
Assistant Manager (Hong Kong Central Library) Booking Services (Hong Kong Central Library)
Senior Clerical Officer (Libraries) Adm Support (Other public libraries)
How to Apply
Call before sending in the application form with information on the location, date, time, nature of activities, synopsis of the film, description of the scenes, props set to be used, size of the crew and cast, equipment list and a copy of the public liability insurance cover.
Processing time : 7 working days for simple/straightforward cases and payment by cash. 10 or more working days for complicated cases such as those involving consultation with relevant government departments/ property owners etc., and/or payment by cheque.
Fees
$6,870 (basic charge) for the first 4 hours, $1,935 for each subsequent 4-hour block and a refundable deposit equal to the fees payable.
If extra government personnel is required to assist in the filming, the actual cost plus overheads will be charged.
Fees are to be paid before filming.
PLI cover
Applicants shall effect a public liability insurance in the sum of $6.5 million to $30 million (depending on the risk level) in the joint names of the Government of the HKSAR and the company at their own expense, with terms and conditions to be approved by the Department.
Categories
Compliments to the government and public bodies that have agreed to consider applications to hire premises or facilities under their management for location filming.