Reading is an important pathway to acquire knowledge, inspire wisdom and cultivate moral integrity, and the promotion of a reading culture can nurture among the public the qualities of in-depth thinking, openness and inclusiveness for developing a rich culture in society.

Under the theme "Delight/LIBRARY" this year, the Hong Kong Reading Week (HKRW) offers about 470 activities to foster a reading habit among the public, encouraging participants to savour the flavour of living and the beauty of life through reading. To tie in with the HKRW, the HKPF is holding the 2026 Hong Kong Reading+ at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin from April 18 to 26, with activities including author sharing sessions, an exhibition and workshops. The Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) will also introduce its electronic resources to the public and hold parent-child reading activities and handicraft workshops at the venue.

In addition, the HKRW will hold an array of activities suitable for people of all ages from April 20 to 26, including "Read Together for Half an Hour" activities at various locations and the "Joyful Family Reading Carnival" at the East Kowloon Cultural Centre on the Hong Kong Reading for All Day on April 23; the Pop-up Library@Hong Kong Reading Week 2026 at Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong, on April 25; as well as fun-filled activities at the Hong Kong Central Library and selected public libraries across Hong Kong on April 25 and 26.

The HKPL, in collaboration with Radio Television Hong Kong Radio 5, has invited celebrities from various sectors, including illustration artist Pen So, athlete Cheung Man-yee, director Benny Lau, photographer Lam Hiu-man and pop singer Ramon Lo, to share their reading experiences in short videos and audio clips.

All activities of the HKRW are free of charge, while seat reservations are required for some events. For details, please visit the relevant website.

Take a moment for yourself during the HKRW — open a book and enjoy the quiet beauty of reading.