The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (November 14) that due to special circumstances which have happened nearby, the tennis courts of Shek Kip Mei Park in Sham Shui Po District, Quarry Bay Sports Centre and Quarry Bay Public Library in Eastern District, the Hong Kong Museum of History in Yau Tsim Mong District and Sheung Shui Public Library in North District have been closed to ensure the safety of venue users and staff members.
 
     Also taking into consideration transportation service disruptions and other circumstances which may happen, all LCSD libraries in all districts will be closed at 6pm today. Museums and performance venues will be closed after 6pm or completion of events.
 
     Apart from Hong Kong Stadium, all LCSD leisure facilities will be closed at 7pm today (by the end of the second session for swimming pools).
 
     Subject to the situation, more cultural and leisure facilities in the same districts and any other district which may be affected will also be closed early and at short notice to ensure the safety of venue users. Members of the public who plan to go to those venues are advised to visit the LCSD website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/index.html) or contact 1823 in advance.

Ends/Thursday, November 14, 2019
Issued at HKT 15:00

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