[1] Offering a total collection of 14.35 million items, the system is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

Over ten thousand library cards were issued in the first month of service, and borrowers were limited to only one book at a time.

[9] The first public library in the New Territories opened in Fuk Loi Estate, Tsuen Wan New Town, in 1974.

When the municipal councils were abolished in 1999, the library systems were merged under the newly formed Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

[clarification needed][12] The library also prohibits photo taking and video recording, especially after smartphones gained popularity since around 2012.

Many "No photo-taking" signs are set up in several locations, including the entrance, children's library, staircase, and study rooms.