Hong Kong Public Libraries — Free Books, eBooks, Events

The Hong Kong Public Library network (67 branches) provides free library cards to all Hong Kong residents and ID-card holders, with no income test. Each card allows borrowing of 12 physical items and unlimited access to OverDrive eBooks and audiobooks, PressReader (newspapers/magazines), and online learning platforms. Children's storytelling and craft events run free weekly at most branches. A family that replaces just 4 book purchases per month saves approximately HKD 400-800/year. Apply with HKID at any library branch.