Events

Book Distribution*

Time: 10 - 11 Aug (Thu - Fri), 4 - 15 Sep 2023 (Mon - Fri), 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue: P/F, Library

Pick up your free copy of the common book on the Library’s podium floor.

Book Chat Groups*

Time: Week 3 - 5 (Mon - Fri), 11.30 / 12.30 / 13.30
Venue: The Bubble, 6/F South Wing of the Library

Share your reading experience in a Book Chat Group! Each group will meet 3 times within Sep - Oct. Let’s make new friends and develop soft skills during the thought-provoking discussion.

Book Exhibition

Date: 1 October to End of 2023
Venue: Featured Book Display, P/F, Library

Get ready for an inspiring journey as we dive into a captivating collection of autobiographies and memoirs! From introspective reflections to thrilling adventures, this book exhibition takes you through the lives and experiences of remarkable individuals, uncovering their whispered secrets, untold sorrows, heartfelt emotions, and more.

Featured Talk

Topic: Born a Storyteller: Using Humour to Bring Your Story to Life
Time: 10 October 2023, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Venue: The Forum, 6/F, Library
Guest Speaker: Vivek Mahbubani

Want to learn how to use humour to enhance your storytelling skills? Join us for a workshop featuring the top local comedian in Hong Kong, Vivek Mahbubani, who will share techniques on how to connect with your audience, inject emotion into your presentations, and keep your listeners engaged and entertained.

Whether you're a fan of Born a Crime or just looking to improve your storytelling skills, this talk is sure to inspire and inform. Come ready to laugh and learn how to bring your story to life!
 

Call for Book Nomination

Date: End of 2023

Send us your Common Book nominations for a new year of reading. It will help us decide which book the PolyU community will read in 2024.

*For PolyU students only.