11/04/2026
Ciao a tutti! ๐ฎ๐น Calling all Italian learners!
The Italian Library in Central is hosting an Italian language exchange. Want to meet others who are also learning Italian? Weโll be grouping by level, so youโll definitely find the right fit for conversation. A Italian native speaker will be there to help out too!
We also have a special guest: who passed the PLIDA B2 exam & speaks 15 languages!
Time: 18/4/2026 (Saturday) 3โ4 PM
Location: Italian Library (inside PMQ, Central)
Fee: $100
Spots are limited โ be sure to sign up!
28/02/2026
European Literature Night Third Edition ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ
English:
Thank you all who organised and joined the third edition of the European Literature Night in Hong Kong! ๐ช๐บ๐ญ๐ฐ
Once again, it was a fantastic event and a magical night! We were delighted to host the Italian book reading: "The Lake's Water is Never Sweet" by Giulia Caminito.
Thank you to our wonderful performer, Elizabeth Chung , for bringing the story to life, and a special thanks to the Italian Cultural Institute in HK for hosting and organising.
Thank you all for making this night special. See you next time!
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Italian:
Grazie a tutti coloro che hanno organizzato e partecipato alla terza edizione della European Literature Night a Hong Kong! ๐ช๐บ๐ญ๐ฐ
Ancora una volta, รจ stato un evento fantastico e una notte magica! Siamo stati felici di ospitare la lettura del libro italiano: "L'acqua del lago non รจ mai dolce" di Giulia Caminito.
Grazie alla nostra splendida interprete, Elizabeth Chung , per aver dato vita alla storia, e un ringraziamento speciale all'Istituto Italiano di Cultura di HK per avere organizzato.
Grazie a tutti per aver reso questa serata speciale. Alla prossima!
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26/02/2026
We are delighted to invite you to the European Literature Night! We are thrilled to host the Italian reading session, organised by the Italian Cultural Institute. Join us for an immersive evening as we celebrate the power of storytelling and discover European literature. ๐๐ฎ๐น๐๐
04/02/2026
Reading is better together ๐
After our successful first gathering, the Reading Party returns to La Biblioteca - a moment to slow down, read in silence, and share a space with fellow book lovers.
Join us for a cozy evening among books, new faces, and a touch of Italian warmth ๐ฎ๐นโค๏ธ
๐ Tuesday, 10 February - from 7:00 pm
๐ La Biblioteca Italian Library, PMQ
๐ท Drinks & canapรฉs included
Scan the QR code to reserve your spot!
18/12/2025
Thank you for your book donations! ๐
Grazie per le vostre donazioni di libri! ๐
Our library wouldn't exist without your commitment and kindness. We are always accepting books: contact us if you have books by Italian authors in English, ltalian or other languages! ๐
La nostra biblioteca non esisterebbe senza il vostro contributo e la vostra generositร . Accettiamo sempre nuove donazioni: contattateci se avete libri di autori italiani in qualsiasi lingua! ๐
Pictured are wonderful books for children recently donated and now available at the library! ๐
Nella foto sono meravigliosi libri per bambini appena donati e ora disponibili in biblioteca ๐
13/12/2025
This Christmas, discover new readings and give new life to second-hand books๐
Surprise yourself with something from our collection at 'La Biblioteca' !
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Questo Natale, scopri nuove letture e dai nuova vita a libri usati ๐
Sorprenditi con qualcosa dalla nostra collezione a 'La Biblioteca' !
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04/12/2025
So many childrenโs books ready to be borrowed at the Italian Library!
Ready to snuggle up with a book and hot chocolate?
29/11/2025
Introducing the Italian Library Advent Calendar! ๐
English:
๐๐ This December, discover a new book every day with our Advent Calendar!
Our team has curated a daily selection of works by talented Italian authors โ perfect for cozy winter reading โ๏ธ๐ฎ๐น.
All these books are available to borrow from our library.
Follow us and explore these suggestions through our Instagram Stories each day. Donโt miss out on your next great read or gift idea! ๐โจ
Italian:
๐๐ Questo dicembre, scopri ogni giorno un nuovo libro con il nostro Calendario dellโAvvento!
Il nostro team ha selezionato quotidianamente delle opere di autori italiani โ perfette per tenerti compagnia questo dicembre โ๏ธ๐ฎ๐น.
Tutti i libri sono disponibili per il prestito nella nostra biblioteca.
Seguici e scopri queste proposte attraverso le nostre storie di Instagram ogni giorno. Non perdere la tua prossima grande lettura o idea regalo! ๐โจ
03/08/2025
English:
The library will be closed for the summer break from August 7th to August 24th, inclusive.
We will reopen from August 28th with our usual hours:
Thursday - Saturday: 12 PM - 6 PM
Sunday: 3 PM - 7 PM
Have a great summer, and we look forward to seeing you in three weeks! โ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ
Italian:
La biblioteca sarร chiusa per la pausa estiva dal 7 al 24 agosto, inclusi.
Riapriremo dal 28 agosto con i consueti orari:
Giovedรฌ - Sabato: 12:00 - 18:00
Domenica: 15:00 - 19:00
Buona estate e ci rivediamo tra tre settimane! โ๏ธ ๐ ๐๏ธ
05/07/2025
*English*
Whoโs ready for a summer of suspense? ๐โ๏ธ ๐ย The Mediterranean Noir "Primo Colpo" has landed in Hong Kong! Copies are now available for loan and sale at the libraryย ๐
"Primo Colpo" is Jordan Casarini's debut novel. Jordan was born in the Reggio Emilia province in Emilia Romagna, Italy, and, while working full-time, was motivated and inspired by his passion for literaure to write "Primo Colpo".
"Primo Colpo" was a finalist in the Alberto Tedeschi Award by Il Giallo Mondadori in 2023 and was printed by the publishing house Affiori in 2025.
Follow policeman Brasi and his "team" as the head towards the Romagna Riviera to solve an improbable case!
*Italiano*
Siete pronti per un'estate di suspence? ๐โ๏ธ ๐ย Il Noir Mediterraneo "Primo Colpo" รจ arrivato a Hong Kong! Le copie del libro sono disponibili ora in prestito e in vendita presso la biblioteca ๐
"Primo Colpo" รจ il romanzo di debutto di Jordan Casarini. Jordan รจ nato in provincia di Reggio Emilia, in Emilia Romagna, Italia, e ha trovato l'ispirazione per scrivere "Primo Colpo" mentre continuava a lavorare a tempo pieno, grazie alla sua passione per la letteratura.
"Primo Colpo" รจ stato finalista del Premio Tedeschi 2023 indetto dal Giallo Mondadori ed รจ stato pubblicato dalla casa editrice Affiori all'inizio del 2025.
Seguite il carabiniere Brasi e compagnia verso la riviera romagnola per risolvere un caso inaspettato!
Recensione in italiano: https://www.thrillercafe.it/primo-colpo-jordan-casarini/
05/01/2024
Our events are back! Join us on January 24 for an authorโs talk, which will be held in Italian.
Book: Michele Ferrero - Condividere valori per creare valori
Author: Salvatore Giannella
๐House Studio (Soho House), 1F, 33 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan
๐ 6 PM
Any questions let us know! We look forward to this.