I read, with regret, that the British Council is phasing out its library lending services, thus leaving a vacuum for those wishing to borrow English books.

I believe your readers would be delighted to know The Helena May, a Women's Club in Central, has one of the most extensive and diverse English libraries in Hong Kong, including a children's library and one of the best reference sections on Hong Kong.

Naturally, there is a joining fee and monthly subscription, but in joining The Helena May, the member not only has entry to the library, but can use the other facilities of the club, situated in one of the last remaining colonial buildings in Central.