You may browse selected articles from below e-databases via E-Account; or Library card; or Smart Identity Card allowed for Library Purposes; AND Password.If you have never applied for a library card or E-Account of Hong Kong Public Libraries, please visit the Hong Kong Public Libraries website to know more aboout the application details. 《尖沙咀海滨︰历史、城市发展及大众集体记忆》Introduction:(Please refer to the Chinese version)Author: 蔡思行Publisher: 香港城市大学出版社Printed Book: Library CatalogueSource: Joy Read Club eBooks(Back to top)《城境：香港建筑1946-2011》Introduction:(Please refer to the Chinese version)Author: 薛求理Publisher: 商务印书馆(香港)有限公司, 2014Printed Book: Library CatalogueSource: SUEP eBooks(Back to top)《Engagement in the City : How Arts and Culture Impact Development in Urban Areas》Introduction:Engagement in the City: How Arts and Culture Impact Development in Urban Areas provides readers with numerous examples of ways that the arts can contribute to community development. Through the diverse backgrounds of its contributing authors - representing artists, art educators, and public administration scholars – the role of arts is explored as a contributing factor in strengthening communities. The book shows that the arts have the potential to positively impact a wide variety of development interests, including economic, education, health, social capital, and of cultural. The book provides strategies and techniques for implementing successful arts-based projects, whether it be through public art initiatives, service-learning opportunities, or the development or cultural districts. Cross-sectoral collaboration is a key in many of these projects, making the book beneficial for artists and community leaders who seek ways to work together to improve their cities.Author: Leigh N. Hersey, Bryna BobickPublication: Lanham : Lexington Books. 2021Source: EBSCOhost eBooks (Back to top) (The information is provided by Hong Kong Public Libraries)

1) Ngong Ping Cherry BlossomsThere is a recent trend to admire spring flowers and cherry trees in Hong Kong. The cherry blossoms in Ngong Ping thrived in the past four years and bloomed steadily after the adaptation period. It has become one of the cherry blossom viewing spots in Hong Kong. And a "blossom-seasons-tourism" has also been gradually developed on Lantau Island, allowing flower lovers and tourists to watch the beauty of blooming flowers and enjoy a leisurely journey.Details: https://www.cedd.gov.hk/eng/our-projects/topics-in-focus/index-id-28.html 2) Blossoms Around the TownLook around and enjoy the beautiful blossoms in the city all year round! Details: https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/green/blossoms.html3) Hong Kong Flower Show 2025Hong Kong Flower Show 2025 (the Show) will be held from 14 to 23 March 2025 at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay.  This year’s Show features Cosmos as its theme flower, with the theme being “Ablaze with Glory”.  The venue is filled with a riotously coloured display of cosmos to offer delicately lovely flowers with veil-thin petals that flutter in light breeze, exuding a gentle and charming atmosphere.  Meanwhile, cosmos are uniquely renowned for resilience and robustness.  Thanks to the ingenuity of horticulturists, the blooming flowers will definitely bring boundless exuberance to the Show.Details: https://www.hkflowershow.hk/en/hkfs/2023/index.html 4) "LCSD Plusss" Flower ExpressLeisure and Cultural Services Department provides weekly updates on flowers and plants on the "LCSD Plusss" Facebook page.Details: https://www.fa.gov.hk/en/videos.html 5) 【LCSD Edutainment Channel - 101 Academy】Appreciation of Flowers 101Details of "Appreciation of Flowers 101": https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/edutainment/en/academy/page_75.html6) 【Development Bureau Webpage - Flower in Bloom】Development Bureau archives and categorises flowers and plants according to months from January to December on the dedicated website.Details: https://www.greening.gov.hk/en/resource-centre/plant-species-knowledge/flower-in-bloom/index.html7) 【Development Bureau Webpage - Landscape Corner】Development Bureau introduces on the dedicated website the seasonal plants and flowers that are available in different regions and seasons for the public to enjoy.Details: https://www.greening.gov.hk/en/greening-landscape/landscape-corner/index.html