Yuen Long Public Library
G-1/F, Yuen Long Leisure & Cultural Building, 52 Ma Tin Road, Yuen Long
Characteristic
Yuen Long Public Library was relocated to the Yuen Long Leisure and Cultural Building in 2017, together with the Yuen Long Sports Centre. The building is designed in an oval shape. The library occupies 2 floors of the building and the staircase is located inside the lobby. The interiors of the library are designed for a spacious and modern outlook with a lot of glass partition walls and full-length windows. There is an outdoor sitting-out area on the 1st floor with tables and chairs.
Facilities
Adult library, children’s library, reference section, newspaper and periodical section, computer and information centre, extension activities room, students’ study room, 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.