November 2016 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary OUR PICK FOR THIS MONTH

Mother Tongue Language Reading Festival 26 Celebrate the joy of reading in mother tongue languages.

Reading Festival 11 Nov – 20 Nov 2016

我们的母语，我们的根源 Jejak Semula Asal Usul Kita

Retracing Our Roots

Opening Festival Celebrations Parti Buku bersama Nur-El-Hudaa Friday 11 November, 2pm – 4pm 19 Nov, Saturday, 3pm – 5pm Jurong Regional Library, Programme Zone Playhouse, Tampines Regional Library

Gig Puisi 19 Nov, Saturday, 4.30pm – 6.30pm 13 Nov, Sunday, 1pm - 2pm The Pod, National Library Building Programme Zone, Woodlands Regional Library 情诗·情歌·情文 20 Nov, Sunday, 2pm – 4pm 电影赏析：《阅读时光》 Possibility Room, National Library Building 16 Nov, Wednesday 6.30pm – 8.30pm Programme Zone, library@chinatown 20 Nov, Sunday, 2pm-4pm ‘Bongkar Beg!’ Programme Zone, Bishan Public Library Dramatisation Workshop 12 Nov, Saturday, 9am – 12pm 《Love阅读》分享会 Programme Zone, Pasir Ris Public Library 20 Nov, Sunday, 12pm – 12.30pm Programme Zone, Jurong West Public Library

All Rights Reserved. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary and search under[MTL Read Fest’16] ARTS 04 The National LibraryGrab a copy Board, of the Festival Singapore Brochure fromdisclaims your nearest all library today! liability and responsibility for any loss caused to any person by any act or omission due to the material READ 08 contained herein. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted BUSINESS 15 in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher, the National Library WELLNESS 16 Board, Singapore. Independent advice and opinions expressed by the OTHER HAPPENINGS 18 presenters do not denote endorsement by National Library Board (NLB), its staff, associates and affiliates. NLB reserves the right to cancel or postpone any BOOK REVIEWS programmes without prior notice. All information BY THE ALEXANDRIAN 30 is correct at the time of printing. For the latest updates, please visit NL PRESENTS 41 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary DESIGN Graphic Masters & Advertising Pte Ltd Dear Readers,

As we approach the end of the year, we would like to thank all of you for your steadfast support of our libraries and for keeping the love of reading alive. 19 November marks our Customer Appreciation Day, and it’s all about you. Drop by any of our libraries for exciting programmes and workshops throughout the day. Don’t be late – early birds and bookworms stand to bring home a special keepsake, while stocks last. Turn to pages 24 and 25 for a sneak preview.

Also happening this month is the Mother Tongue Language Reading Festival (page 26). Celebrating the theme Retracing Our Roots, the festival encourages everyone to reconnect with their heritage and practise reading in Chinese, Malay and Tamil.

For more multi-lingual literary delight, look no further than our SG Author Series special on children’s authors (page 10). Join four Singapore children’s authors as they share their inspiration and stories in the four national languages. Get the whole family together and enjoy fun story-related craft and games.

Lastly, make a trip to the National Library for our brand new marquee exhibition (page 45). Script & Stage: Theatre in Singapore from 50s to 80s traces the origins of playwriting and theatre production. The journey doesn’t stop there – stop by Central Public Library in the basement for Theatre Tales!, an interactive exhibition on traditional theatre in Southeast Asia, which includes wayang kulit (shadow puppetry), Chinese street opera and therukoothu (Tamil street theatre).

See you at the libraries.

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NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 03 Arts Feature: Fade In / Fade Out

Fade In / Fade Out returns to showcase star-studded films from the ’50s to ’70s. Relive the good old days in timeless moving scenes.

文武香球 Twin Charms Sultan Mahood Mangkat 独立桥之恋 6 November di-Julang (The Passing of The Merdeka Bridge 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm Sultan Mahmood) 20 November Radin Mas Hall, 13 November 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm Bukit Merah Public Library 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm Radin Mas Hall, 演 员 ：庄 雪 娟 、方 巧 玉 、丁 楚 Auditorium, Bukit Merah Public Library 翘 、林 静 仪 Woodlands Regional Library 演 员 ：林 凤 、张 英 才 、麦 基 、 Cast: Noordin Ahmad, 尤 奇 、夏 慧 1963 / 彩色 / 潮语 / 中英文字 Maria Menado, M. Amin, 幕 / 96分钟 / 分级待定 / 映后 Siput Sarawak 黑白 粤语 英文字幕 华语讲座由苏章恺主讲 1959 / / / / 1961 / B&W / Malay with 103分钟 / PG / 华语映后讲座由 久违的《文武香球》难得重回 English subtitles / 124 min / 杜汉彬主讲 PG (Consumer Advice: 新 加 坡 的 银 幕 ，由 东 山 与 邵 氏 Some Violence) / Post- 邵氏公司为了迎合东南亚的华侨 公 司 初 度 合 作 ，当 时 宣 传 为 首 screening talk in English by 观 众 群 ，于 年率外景队到新 部“耗资百万”的阔银幕彩色 Asian Film Archive (AFA) 1959 加坡拍摄《独立桥之恋》。观众 潮语片。 Newly restored by AFA, 可在片中看到昔日的女皇镇政府 以 上 影 片 放 映 入 场 免 费 ，无 须 this film stands as one of 组 屋 ，榜 鹅 尾 海 滨 ，乌 节 路 和 吉 the finest achievements 报名。座位有限，先到先得。 宝 港 口 ，更 能 听 到 耳 熟 能 详 的 曲 in Cathay-Keris’ slew of 子Rasa Sayang与Bengawan historical dramas made 配合影片故事情节而被填上 during the golden age of Solo Singapore cinema. 的广东歌词。

No registration required. 以 上 影 片 放 映 入 场 免 费 ，无 须 报 Free seating. 名。座位有限，先到先得。

04 NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary Arts Nodes Arts Feature: Photography Arts Nodes

100 Days of Living: A Singapore Diary 17 Oct – 31 Oct, art fresco Exhibition Area, Central Public Library Imagine if we were all to keep a photo journal for a hundred days, how would this story unfold? Find out at “100 Days of Living”, a community-driven project documenting snippets of life JURONG WOODLANDS in Singapore. The endeavour accumulates pictures contributed TAMPINES JURONG WOODLANDS by Singaporeans taken from social and scenic encounters in REGIONAL LIBRARY REGIONAL LIBRARY Girl with Jellyfish - Low Youjin everyday life, celebrating both mundane and defining moments. REGIONAL LIBRARY REGIONAL LIBRARY REGIONAL LIBRARY Enjoy, appreciate photographs and learn to curate your very own living museum using these images. Chillout: Stamping & Stencil Workshop Woodblock Printing Booth 19 November Ink Transfer Workshop12 November 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm 12.00 pm – 2.30 pm 11 Oct, 2 pm – 6 pm, IDA Labs@NLB, Area outside Programme Zone, Changi Room,Jurong Regional Library Woodlands Regional Library Tampines Regional Library Transform digitalDecorate images away into with custom stencils Print intricate woodcuts using tools like and stamps for a variety of uses. Make the brayer and baren. Select from hand a unique piecewonderful, of artwork budget-friendly designs for carved designs inspired by this traditional through the usecards, of textured covers, scrapbooks and more. art and marvel at beautiful imprints right fabrics and paper. Participants before your eyes. are encouragedSuitable to bring for youthstheir and adults. own digital images and photo VAT Open Stage: No registrationLittle Orchestra required. Firstof Horror come, first served. frame no biggerVAT than Open 8X10 Stage (GarethJaime Fernandez) Wong 26 Oct, 6.45 pm – 8 pm, Find and Shoot: A The Eternal Moment Center Image inches. Suitable for adults and 19 November 11 Oct, 4.30 pm – 5.15 pm, RE:SOUNDAuditorium, by Art Fresco Presents ... 18 Oct, 4 pm – 5 pm, youths aged 12 and above. Photographic Treasure Hunt 4.30 pm – 5.00 pm VAT, Jurong Regional LibrarySilk andWoodlands Bamboo PerformanceRegional Library Activity Room, 19 Oct, 2 pm – 3 pm, VAT, 19 November Cheng San Public Library Join singer-songwriter, Jaime Join us for an evening of thrills Swordfish Room, Jurong Regional Library 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm Wong, recipient of the Noise and chills as Tze n Looking Bukit Merah Public Library Nikon professional photographer, Bryan Foong, has been Auditorium, Singapore Award for Music in Glass Orchestra brings you this commissioned with more than 200 wedding assignments and has Woodlands Regional Library Learn how to read and Catch the pop/soul crooner2012, who who writes brings about life, performance featuring new interpret images, pick accumulated over 50 awards and accolades in international fresh grooves and moves to the table death and love (or the lackTradition of scares and modern and old music thrills ofcome music together up simple techniques of competitions. Hear about his inspirations and processes behind with a splash of the old-school. Hear his and sound effects. latest single, “Bit of Yourit). NoLove”, registration and other required. in what is dubbed ‘Jiangnan Silk and composing better pictures, creating these masterpieces! No registration required. numbers at this intimate set. Bamboo’. Listen to this soothing, elegant style and embark on a photo walk The Local Indie Artiste – of instrumental music from China’s Shanghai, in the neighbourhood to put The Underwater Catwalk Right Image Launching his chart-climbingA curious eponymous phenomenon Suzhouin and Hangzhou regions. your skills to practice. 25 Oct, 2 pm – 3 pm, ABOUT COMMUNITY debut EP in 2014, Gareththe carriedMandarin on to music thrill market Multipurpose Room, PresentedARTS in English.& CULTURE No registration NODES required. audiences at Mosaic19 Music Oct, Festival 2 pm – and3 pm, Self-Publish Be Happy: Central Public Library Music Matters Live. No registration required. Art After Noon: Programme Zone, From May 2014, National Arts A Photo Zine Making As a commercial photographer for over a decade, Singapore- Jurong Regional Library Council and National Library Board based Nikon photographer Aaron Wong has shot celebrities for Pop Art Series – Printmaking will co-organise a wide range of Workshop Left Image 19 Oct, 10 am – 12 pm, 26 Oct, 2 pm – 5 pm, countless fashion magazines and ad campaigns. Local singer-songwriters Aaron engaging arts programmes Changi Room, at our three regional libraries for Swordfish Room, Beyond the glamour and limelight, he is equally fascinated by Lim and Derrick Tham will share Tampines Regional Library people to come together to Bukit Merah Public Library the tranquil world beneath the waves. Learn how he merged his about the Mandarin music industry and their journey participate and enjoy the arts in two greatest passions by bringing fashion photography underwa- Celebrate theABOUT iconic featuresCOMMUNITY ARTS & REGISTRATIONtheir neighbourhood. DETAILS This fun-filled activity guides through it. Fans are also in for ter, to eventually establishing himself as one of Asia Pacific’s most of Singapore CULTUREsurrounding NODES life All programmes are free with required participants to conceptualize a treat as they will be singing renowned underwater photographers. around HDB neighbourhoodsFrom May 2014, National Arts Council and National registration, and open to all unless and come up with their live. The talk and songs will beotherwise stated. through the processLibrary Board of print will- co-organise a wide range of REGISTRATION DETAILS personalized photo zines; nifty engaging arts programmesin both at our English three andregional Mandarin. making. Tapping on a myriad Please register at the library e-kiosks, or through and simple publications that Unless stated, programmes are free libraries for people to come together to participate our websiteAll programmes www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary are free with tell a unique and personal admission with required registration via of your daily experiencesand enjoy the and arts in their neighbourhood. required registration, and open to www.sipf.eventbrite.sg. story with images and text. memories, you can design and all unless otherwise stated. Featured programmes are done in imprint a unique pattern on a Participants are required to pay $5 collaboration with the Singapore PleaseNOVEMBER register 2016 at // thewww.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary library 05 material fees at the door (Swordfish Interntional Photography Festival 2014. handkerchief as memorabilia! e-kiosks, or through our website Room) on the day of the workshop. For more information, visit www.sipf.sg. Suitable for adults. www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary Arts Listing

PERFORMING ARTS Stars of tomorrow perform Inspire yourself and explore an original playlist of future your creative craft-making hits. Celebrate tru-blu skills in this immersive session musicality brought to you of Kampung Play. Work by talent hub FM Pop Music alongside experienced School. Led by Eric Ng, kampung game makers to Xiaohan and Jim Lim, this build your very own game is the school where music from scratch – inspiring the is passion. No registration craftsman in you. Become required. a kampung game maker Silk & Bamboo and enjoy connecting Performance Xinyao and “That Song with others through simple 19 November from TV” kampung games. 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm 27 November Programme Zone, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm For ages 13 and above. Serangoon Public Library Programme Zone, library@chinatown Tradition and modern music come together in what Roll back the years with is dubbed ‘Jiangnan Silk a musical trip down and Bamboo’. Listen to this memory lane. Join Intune soothing, elegant style of Music performing Xinyao instrumental music from favourites and theme songs China’s Shanghai, Suzhou from popular Chinese and Hangzhou regions. dramas from the ‘80s and ‘90s. Presented in English. No registration required. Presented in a mix of English and Mandarin. 398.2 Storytelling Festival [SIGAX 2016] Introduction 26 November to Pixel Art 11.00 am – 8.00 pm VISUAL ARTS 11 November Various venues, 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Woodlands Regional Library Upcycling Your T-shirt Programme Zone, Workshop Bishan Public Library It’s back! Come meet the 5 November storytellers and hear their 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Dive into the world of Super terrific tales in exciting ways Activity Room, Mario, Contra and Sonic the – with puppets, drawings, Yishun Public Library Hedgehog with Raymond props, songs, riddles, and Teo, creator of Devil’s Dare possibly even magic. Transform that forgotten and Tobe’s Adventure tee into an original bag Series. Learn the basics of Where is section 398.2 in and have fun with the pixel art with his step-by- your library? Everyone’s process of bringing new life step demonstration. See welcome to find out with lots to old items. Pick up skills why this classic design is for mums and dads to have on uncycling and reduce back in style with more indie fun with kids. No registration waste. games and numerous web- required. based software available. For youths and adults. The Funkie Monkies For ages 13 and above. Originals Kampung Play Laptop required. 26 November 6 November 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm 12.00 pm – 4.15 pm Open Stage, Programme Zone, library@esplanade Queenstown Public Library

06 NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary Still Life Acrylic Painting Take part in game arts for Youths workshops at libraries in 19 November the month of November to 12.00 pm – 2.00pm learn hands-on about this Programme Room, emerging art form. Sembawang Public Library 27 November LITERARY ARTS 2.00 pm – 4.00pm Programme Zone, My Life Story – Writing Bishan Public Library Creative Non-Fiction

Capture what you see with Writing Great University true-to-life detail. Acquire Application Essays the skills of this timeless genre and understand the (17-18 years) relationship between light, 6 November shadow and form. Learn to 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm observe as an artist and Programme Zone, use colour for the mood Jurong Regional Library you want. Writing Reflective Essays For beginner painters for the ‘O’ Levels 12 and above. More exciting art programmes (13-16 years) can also be found on our 27 November website or received via our EXHIBITIONS 11.00 am – 1.00 pm mailing list. To subscribe, Programme Zone, please email [email protected] Marine Parade Public Library with the subject “Add me to EDM”. Pick up tips on crafting personal accounts or Art Programmes are brought compelling stories about to you by: yourself. Reflect upon individual milestones or memorable experiences to develop readable and cogent narratives. Learn to apply techniques relevant REGISTRATION DETAILS to the national English All programmes are free Singapore Indie Games Art syllabus and useful for with required registration, Exhibition writing personal statements and are open to all unless 7-20 November for university applications. otherwise stated. Please Level 1, register at any library e-kiosk, Bishan Public Library Required: laptop or mobile or through our website www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary View a showcase featuring computing device. the works of Singapore indie To cancel a registration or game developers in the new request to be placed on the genre of game arts. Explore waiting list for a fully registered breathtaking art styles for programme, please email characters, backgrounds, [email protected] with concepts and marketing. [programme title – library & date] as the subject.

NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 07 Writing Workshops 5 & 12 November Level 1, Visitors’ Briefing Room, National Library Building

Experiment with different literary styles stretching from the sublime to the theatrical. Make words jump off the page into our wider imagination.

Writing Workshop: Poetry 5 Nov (Sat) 2.30pm-5.30pm We’ll spend our time examining rhyme, And workshop what you’ve written on it. And ask what is the crime—if we have time. We’ll look at poetry and prose We’ll brainstorm form to seek the norm, And helpful thoughts I’ll interpose. Whilst reading poems that will inform. So come prepared to have some fun, I’ll run through fifty types of verse I promise we’ll not overrun And we’ll decide which is the worst But better still we’ll write our own: Much. I’ll make sure I chaperone. We’ll learn of diamonds, haiku, sonnet, Top this and others for a prize by popular vote.

Scriptwriting Part I Scriptwriting Part II 12 Nov (Sat) 9.00am-12.00pm 12 Nov (Sat) 1.30pm-4.30pm Show, not tell and churn out powerful lines Show off your creative vision. Expand your skill and stellar shots for riveting performances. set with writing tips on screenplay formula, Identify genre marked by style, form or scenes and scenic cues, character cues and clues, content, and get an overview of stirring dialogue rules, and SFX. Compare screen and universal themes. Learn scriptwriting terms stage, and proceed to storyboarding (à la comic such as lined, continuity, treatment and strips) complete with directions and dialogue for more. Find out what’s essential from dialogue “Action!” Craft loglines to pitch truly awesome to action, locations to props and camera ideas. Finally, push the envelope with a choice of angles. May the plot thicken. Games, scenarios for a short film and dream up an examples and materials included. outline with fellow auteurs.

About the trainer Lansell Taudevin is the author of over 40 books and numerous commissioned articles. He writes for magazines and websites including Singapore’s Bibliophile. Included in his oeuvre are several volumes of children’s stories and he has just penned a six-volume series for Scholastic Asia. Since 1963, he has led seminars and training programmes covering creative writing, lateral thinking, leadership, management, business writing skills and communication. He has a degree in Psychology and Education from the University of Queensland; and also has qualifications in Literature, Music and Theological Studies. Writing Workshops A Book Club special 5 & 12 November Level 1, Visitors’ Briefing Room, National Library Building

Experiment with different literary styles stretching from the sublime to the theatrical. Make words jump off the page into our wider imagination. The Next Chapter 5 Questions with Facilitator Hasanah Sohdi

The Next Chapter is a book club that discusses English fiction and non-fiction books with themes that are of particular interest to seniors. They meet monthly on the last Tuesday of the month from 10.30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Yishun Public Library.

Tell us how it all started! Any memorable books or sessions? I wanted to start a reading club for We enjoyed the March discussion by seniors who love discussing and sharing Dr. Radiah Salim and Mdm Yohanna books with others. I hope to attract Abdullah, authors of Shattered We Heal. people in my community who love to It was a meaningful and an eye-opening read, to bond and form a network of discussion that touched us. We were readers to share their views and opinions also excited to be photographed and on many topics. interviewed for an article that appeared in The Sunday Times in May. What is your book club like? It is a fun club with active, adventurous What’s next on the reading list? seniors aged 50 to 70 plus from On 29 November we will discuss A Life of Singapore and overseas who love reading, Control: Stories of Living with Diabetes visiting the library, travelling and sharing by Graber, Brown and Wolff. their knowledge and experiences on a Dr. Tan Hwee Huan from variety of topics. Khoo Teck Puat Hospital will share her expertise What books do you discuss? with us. We discuss a myriad of topics related to ageing. In particular we like to read about health, retirement and relationships. Members happily share their rich For Hasanah Sohdi, reading is her passion, and the library her second home. There is experiences, be it on travelling, hobbies nothing she loves more than curling up with a or life in general. good book at the end of a long day of teaching.

NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 09 Join us for an hour of fun and games as Low Ying Ping shares about the inspirations behind the time travel series.

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新传媒 CAPITAL 958 城市频道主持人黄淑君写的 三本儿童故事书出炉了！让我们随着淑君细腻的 分享，走进她的文字世界，进一步认识她。

Mari bersama Nur-El-Hudaa Jaffar untuk mengenali alam haiwan menerusi sesi bercerita dan kraf tangan. READ SAT WED 02 05 分享读书会 壹度书会 Share Read Chinese (Yidu Reading Club) Reading Club 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm 10.30 am – 12.00 pm Programme Zone, Amazon Room, Serangoon Public Library Woodlands Regional Library 壹度书会是一个以爱好读书年轻人为主体 你喜欢阅读中文书吗？我们诚意邀请您来 的交流平台，通过阅读、讨论和分享实现大 参加我们的阅读分享会。每 个月的第一个 家思维的碰撞和情感的共振 星 期 三 ，我 们 都 会 介 绍 不 同 的 书 ，进 行 讨 论，分享阅读 心得。欢迎您加入我们的读 Find out more at 书会。 www.facebook.com/yidushuhui. For adults only.

FRI 04 The Story Line 7.00 pm – 8.45 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library

Come join The Story Line, a monthly meeting for amateur storytellers to come together and develop their skills by sharing and listening to stories. Facilitated by award-winning storyteller Roger Jenkins, the sessions aim to TUE 08 foster the skills of its regular members and find opportunities for them to perform. The Golden Circle 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm More information is available at Roger Activity Room, Jenkins’ website: www.rogerjenkins.com.sg/storyline.html. Geylang East Public Library To register, please email [email protected]. The rustle of a well-thumbed page, the whiff of age from a much-cherished tome – come * Please note that this is not a ‘regular’ appreciate the beauty of a good book with storytelling session for those who prefer to The Golden Circle, an English book club for simply sit and listen. seniors. Discussions will be centered around fiction books, so join us for a stimulating afternoon of lively conversation.

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.

NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 11 READ SUN WED 09 WED 23 13 FUNdaMENTALs Reading Club Thangameen Readers Club 10.00 am – 11.30 am 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm Amazon Room, Programme Zone, Woodlands Regional Library Toa Payoh Public Library

A reading club formed to encourage the confident Thangameen Readers Club is a reading use of English amongst adults in a comfortable club formed to encourage the confident environment. And what better way to polish your use of Tamil across generations. With language, than through a poignant book. short film screenings, short story writing competitions and impromptu poetry Come join us to hone your English proficiency, contests, the club is truly the total discuss your views and bond over a book. Make literary package. some friends along the way and always go home feeling accomplished. This reading group is facilitated by readers of www.thangameen.com, For adults only. a Singapore Tamil e-zine. The discussions will be conducted in Tamil. All are welcome.

THU 10 碧山乐龄读书会 Chinese Seniors Reading Club MON 14 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm The Big Read Meet Programme Zone, 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Bishan Public Library Level 16, The Pod, National Library Building 想结交新朋友、促进华语会话和分享您的阅读 经 验 吗 ？碧 山 乐 龄 读 书 会 每 个 月 都 会 聚 集 一 群 Join Straits Times Senior Writer Cheong 活跃的乐龄朋友与图书馆馆员一同讨论书籍和 Suk Wai every last Wednesday of the 文 章 。现 在 就 加 入 我 们 吧 ！ month in a session of The Big Read Meet. She will lead a discussion based on books reviewed for her column Big Read Take part in monthly book discussions with a group published in The Straits Times. of enthusiastic senior citizens. Share how each book relates to your memorable experiences and For more information on the book improve your Mandarin conversational skills. discussed for the month, please visit the Read! Singapore website at www.nlb.gov.sg/readsingapore SAT 12 This event is organised by The Straits Off the Wall with Loh Guan Liang Times and supported by Read! and Grace Chia Singapore. If registration is full, please email [email protected] 10.30 am – 11.30 am to be placed on the waiting list. Multi-Purpose Room, Central Public Library

Join us in discovering unknown quirks and habits of these 2016 Singapore Writers Festival featured authors. Come prepared with your questions too!

12 NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary READ FRI THU 17 25 Malay in Minutes Heartlands Book Club is discussing 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm Amos Oz’s novel “Between Friends” Activity Room, 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Geylang East Public Library Activity Room, Bukit Batok Public Library Would you like to converse in Malay with your friends and neighbours? Join us in this “On the kibbutz it’s hard to know. We’re all monthly book club where we use simple Malay supposed to be friends but very few really are.” books as part of learning tools. Amos Oz’s compelling new fiction offers revelatory glimpses into the secrets and frustrations of the human heart, played out

SAT by a community of misfits united by political 19 disagreement, intense dissatisfaction and Pseudo Book Club lifetimes of words left unspoken.

3.00 pm – 4.30 pm With his trademark compassion and sharp- Level 3, Synergy Room, eyed wit, Amos Oz leaves us with the feeling Jurong Regional Library that what matters most between friends is the invisible tie of our shared humanity. Calling all young adults aged 13 to 19 – learn (Taken from www.goodreads.com) facilitation skills with the Pseudo Book Club and make new friends with like-minded people! This is a book club facilitated by young adults, for young adults. Highly recommended for student librarians and all young adults who enjoy reading.

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.

NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 13 READ SAT SAT 26 26 “都市人”系列讲座（二): 三十岁的 Book Lover’s Club “冰糕”行 走世界 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Multi-Purpose Room, Programme Zone, Central Public Library library@chinatown The Book Lovers’ Club is a reading club “ 都 市 ”这 一 名 词 总 是 与 另 一 个 词 汇“ 前 沿 ” for singles. Focusing on relationships and inspirational stories, book discussions are held 如影随 形。因而都市人就是那些在各个前 on a monthly basis. To register, please email 沿行色匆匆的人。 your particulars (name and contact number) to 思维前沿、科技前沿、时尚前沿、消费前沿甚 [email protected]. 至出门“行至水穷处”也是都市人处处前沿 的表现之一。本次系列讲座就邀请到几位具 有 前 沿“ 症 状 ”的 都 市人 再 现 她 们 走 过 的 地 方、读过的书和思维的历程。 TUE 29 讲 者 简 介 ：“ 冰 糕 ” 本 名 闵 嵩 ， 一 位 以 游 走 方 The Next Chapter 式理解世界的都市人。她曾在巴黎被偷得身 无分文而感受惊惶失措，也曾因冰岛火山爆 10.30 am – 12.00 pm 发取消全部预定行程而留下遗憾，还曾在埃 Activity Room, 及社会动荡治安不良时“一意孤行”，这一切 Yishun Public Library 的起伏跌宕尘埃落定之后，她发现，是遗憾 让旅途变得更加完整。 We discuss books with themes that are of particular interest to seniors. These include 导 读 书 目 ：《 埃 及 旅 行 》 relationships, retirement, financial issues, health and exercise as well as hobbies, 她的行走感悟是：在山川溪流草原星空下行 recreation and travelling. If you are interested 走时，都市生活的举棋不定、低徊沮丧都被 in these topics; read and speak English, 一 一 抚 平 ，重 回 都 市 后 得 以 奋 然 前 行 。 we welcome you to join The Next Chapter.

14 NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary BUSINESS SAT SUN 06 12 Introduction to Personal Retirement: Turning Silver into Gold Investing – Major Financial 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Products Programme Zone, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Toa Payoh Public Library Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library Now that you have worked hard for your money, it’s time to make your money work hard for you. Secure the Find out about basic investing golden nest egg you deserve. Discover: concepts and key considerations when investing. Assess your risk • 5 age-old rules to wealth acquisition and how these appetite and learn about various apply today investment strategies, and the • How much you really need in your golden years features and risks of major • How to make your money work while you sleep financial instruments.

SUN 13 Understanding Life Insurance – Types of Life Insurance 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library

Understand the features of various types of life insurance SAT 12 such as term, whole life, endowment and investment- SRS – More Than Just Tax linked products. Gain insight into benefits and costs, and how these help to meet financial goals. Savings Talk by PhillipCapital 11.30 am – 12.30 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library SAT 19 The Supplementary Retirement Dollars and Sense Learning Community Scheme (SRS) is a voluntary savings 11.00 am – 12.30 pm programme introduced by the Level 3, Synergy Room, Singapore government to encourage Jurong Regional Library saving for retirement while enjoying some tax relief. As the cut-off date for Financial literacy is a critical life skill that helps you contributing to SRS accounts draws make informed, long-term decisions for your financial near, find out more about SRS from well-being. The Dollars and Sense Learning Community PhillipCapital on: focuses on sharing key financial literacy topics such as retirement planning, basic investing, savings and • What is SRS budgeting. Join us for this month’s session on Unit • How SRS works Trusts (Part 2). Get an overview of how to analyse unit • Why you should invest your trusts and related strategies such as lump sum investing, SRS funds dollar costs averaging and portfolio allocation. • What you can invest in

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.

NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 15 WELLNESS SAT 05 WED 09 Living with Diabetes Nurture Your Mind: Mental Well-being 11.00 am – 1.00 pm & Dementia Programme Zone, 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Bedok Public Library Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library Diabetes is one of the leading physical illnesses in Singapore and can lead to serious Learn about the signs and symptoms of complications. Learn about the importance of dementia, and what you can do to prevent or diabetes screening to ensure early diagnosis delay it. of type 2 diabetes and receive treatment for reducing the risk of complications.

Transformational Yoga for Vitality and FRI Empowered Living 11 THU 24 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm How We Do Not Need to Depend on Multi-Purpose Room, Spectacles, Naturally! Central Public Library 11 November, 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Programme Zone, Join Linda Loo to learn about the history Ang Mo Kio Public Library of yoga as well as common myths and 24 November, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm misconceptions. Get practical and beneficial Programme Zone, tips for safe, daily practice for renewed health and happiness. Jurong West Public Library

About the speaker: Ever wondered how to improve your eyesight naturally? Natural Vision Improvement (NVI) Linda is a certified yoga and living foods techniques may help address growing vision- instructor, and living foods chef. She is also related issues such as myopia, presbyopia, the founder of Light Love Laughter Academy, astigmatism and strabismus. Come relearn which empowers lives to love and laugh. the natural habits of normal vision through techniques that mimic simple human actions, including yawning, breathing and blinking. Enjoy using learning aids such as card games, small balls and colourful pictures.

About the speaker:

Mr Loy Chye Bin is a Certified Professional Natural Eyesight Improvement teacher from Make it Happen Pte Ltd.

16 NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary WELLNESS SAT 12 WED 23 Lung Cancer Awareness Health Talk Take Charge of Your Health: 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Personal Health Management Tips Activity Room, 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Geylang East Public Library Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library Find out more about lung cancer and how to recognise risk factors and symptoms, Make healthy living a part of you and your along with information on detection and family. Learn how you can address chronic treatment options. diseases with steps you can achieve every day.

THU 17 Quick 6 Strength Exercise 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library

Learn fast and simple steps for building fitness with Quick 6 by the Health Promotion Board (HPB). Use a resistance band to strengthen the muscles and bones of your shoulders, arms, chest, back, hips and legs. The low intensity of this set of 6 exercises makes it suitable and beneficial for seniors.

Led by HPB’s volunteer Health Ambassadors, this is a 1-hour session conducted in English and Mandarin. Please come in comfortable sports attire.

六招速成力量活动是一组六个步骤的运 动。它采用拉力带来强健我们的胸肌，腿 部 和 髋 部 ，上 背 肌 ，肩 膀 与 手 臂 的 肌 肉 和 骨 头 ，这 项 低 强 度 运 动 不 需 费 很 大 的 力 气 ，所 以适合年长人士参与。这活动长达一小时， 是由保健促进局的义工们，保健大使，带领 的 。活 动 将 以 中 、英 语 进 行 。请 穿 运 动 服 前 来参加。

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.

NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 17 WELLNESS FRI 25 TUE 01 Can You Afford to Be Sick? 防骗讲座 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Meeting Room, Activity Room, Bukit Merah Public Library Cheng San Public Library

With today’s rising healthcare costs, combat 最近，诈骗案件十分普遍。想知道如何防止 the fear of hefty hospitalisation bills when you 这种事件发生在自己身上吗？那就来听听后 learn more about: 港邻里警察中心的警员分享如何防止诈骗 • Singapore’s 3M framework for healthcare 事件发生以及应该注意的事项。后港邻里 financing 警察中心的警员也会在讲座中回答与诈骗 • What to look out for when buying private health insurance 有关的问题。 • Company health insurance vs. private health insurance

WED 02 SAT 26 [乐龄康乐活动] 猜猜我画了什么！ 9.00 am – 11.30 am Breast Cancer Awareness Programme Zone, Health Talk Bedok Public Library 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Activity Room, Geylang East Public Library 想要体验集体活动的乐趣，结交新朋友并 与图书馆员一起探索新知识吗？诚邀大家 Breast cancer is the most common form of 一起来做运动、玩游戏和做手工！ cancer affecting women in Singapore. Learn about risk factors, symptoms, early detection and treatment options. 此活动是专为50岁及以上人士而设的。

18 NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary OTHER HAPPENINGS FRI 04 SAT 19 SAT 05 IDA Labs Equipment Briefing Forgotten Herbs (3D Printing) 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm 4 November, 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm Programme Zone, 19 November, 12.00 pm – 1.30 pm Queenstown Public Library IDA Labs@NLB, Jurong Regional Library Join Lalitha to discover therapeutic herbs right under our noses that have almost faded from popular use. Learn about the healing properties This briefing is compulsory to attend if you of medicinal plants such as Indian nettle, balloon would like to reserve and use the 3D printer in vine, pennywort and elephant’s foot. Hear how IDA Labs@NLB. This session will guide you on you can use the traditional remedy of false daisy how to operate the 3D printer and other safety for athlete’s foot, eczema and dermatitis. aspects of using the equipment in the IDA Labs@NLB. Upon completion, you can reserve to use the 3D printer, subject to availability and prevailing policies. This briefing does not cover the basics of 3D design and modelling. TUE 08 Creative Crew Talks Participants must be at least 13 years and above. 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library

SAT SAT Be inspired and learn from industry experts 05 19 who will be sharing their unique experiences Community in Bloom on topics such as photography, print design, video, web and much more. Find out the latest 5 November, 11.30 am – 12.30 pm trends as well as useful tips and tricks. Creative 19 November, 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Crew Talks are held on every 2nd Tuesday of the Activity Zone, month. For updates on talk venues, check out Queenstown Public Library the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CreativeCrewSG Join the Community in Bloom project at the Queenstown Library garden! We welcome anyone who is interested in simple planting and caring for our garden, as well as taking part in gardening activities facilitated by library staff. We meet every alternate Saturday, 11.30 am – 12.30 pm. Help us to create a garden sanctuary for all at Queenstown Public Library!

DIY Session: 19 November, 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm

Feel free to prune, dig, water or spruce up our pride and joy at this special session. All are invited to this garden open house.

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.

NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 19 OTHER HAPPENINGS THU THU THU THU 10 17 24 10 陪你看报纸 The Typefaces 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm Programme Zone, Imagine, Toa Payoh Public Library library@orchard The Typefaces is about faces in type. It’s that 由《联合早报》和《联合晚报》组成的义工 simple. Join author Scott Lambert as he shares 团队将为您讲解过去一周的社会焦点、时事 the inspiration and concept behind this award- 动态、娱乐与生活情报等各项新闻, 让您 winning book. Enjoy an interactive celebration of joy and simplicity for the designer in every child, 轻松了解天下事！ and the child in every designer. Plus more at the debut exhibition. 适合50岁及以上人士参与。 About the book:

All 26 roman letters are paired with kooky rhymes in unique flair. The print-on-demand No. book is featured in the second edition of NEWSNo. LOREM IPSUM DOL LOREM IPSUM Phaidon’s seminal A Smile in the Mind and won DOLOR SIT AMET OR SIT LOREM IPSUM AMET DOLOR LOREM SIT AMET IPSUM LOREM DOL IPSUM 11:12:2014 LOREM OR SIT DOL IPSUM AMET OR best in class for printmag.com’s typography LOREM SIT AMET DOLOR IPSUM LOREM SIT AMET DOLOR IPSUM LOREM SIT AMET DOLOR IPSUM LOREM SIT AMET DOLOR IPSUM LOREM SIT AMET DOLOR IPSUM LOREM SIT AMETLOREM DOLOR 11:12:2014 IPSUM SIT AMET DOLOR IPSUM LOREM SIT AMET DOL IPSUM LOREM ORAMET SIT awards and two categories in The Drum Design AMET DOLOR IPSUM LOREM SIT AMETOR SITDOLOR IPSUM LOREM SIT AMET DOLOR IPSUM LOREM SIT AMET DOLOR IPSUM LOREM SIT AMET NEWSDOLOR IPSUM LOREM IPSUMLOREM DOLSIT AMET DOL IPSUM LOREM OR SIT DOL IPSUMET AMET LOR OR SIT OR SIT AM DOL EM AMEDTOL OR IPSUM IPSUM LOREM SIT AME Awards. 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Bishan Public Library Find out how to use cloud systems to boost and manage your memory needs across various Come join the Artists’ Trading Cards Club and hardware 24/7. create your own little piece of art! Let your creative juices flow and pick up valuable Bring your e-devices for easy hands- tips. Trade your miniature works of art with on learning. other art enthusiasts at the end of the session.

20 NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary OTHER HAPPENINGS FRI TUE 15 18 Lim Kopi, Let’s Talk 唐城 DIY Club 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Programme Zone, Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library library@chinatown Take part in this interest group for seniors to discuss about the current happenings in 唐城 DIY Club欢 迎您参与我们每月的第 Singapore. You may also pick up useful health 三 个 周 五 所 主 办 的 手 工 艺 术 。您 将 有 机 tips, share an interesting recipe and more over a cup of morning coffee or tea. 会学习制作各类精巧可爱的小品。例如： Target Audience: Seniors 天 鹅 串 珠 ，吸 管 虾 ，毛 根 条 小 狗 ，红 包 鱼 等等。

唐城 DIY Club将由我们多才多艺的热心 WED 16 义工所主导。课程免费，座位有限。 Digital Art Club @YIPL 现在就通过图书馆内的电子服务站报 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm 名吧！ Activity Room, Yishun Public Library

Do you like to doodle, sketch or paint? Interested in using your digital device to draw manga SAT 19 characters, paint landscapes or transform your Games Booth photos into digital artwork? 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm Here’s your chance to discover techniques Exhibition Area, and apps for creating digital art on your mobile Bukit Batok Public Library devices. Join our brand-new volunteer-driven Digital Art Club at Yishun Public Library and Test your wordsmith skills in this special challenge meet fellow art enthusiasts. Visit the club’s at the library’s anniversary games booth. Facebook Group (www.facebook.com/groups/ digitalartclubyipl) for more information.

For adults and youths aged 13 and above. No art experience is required. Please bring along your own mobile devices.

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.

NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 21 OTHER HAPPENINGS FRI WED 23 25 故事迷 askST@NLB Talk: Is Now the Time to Refinance My Mortgage? 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Ang Mo Kio Public Library Imagine, library@orchard 您有多久没听故事了呢？听故事不是小孩子 Hear from Dennis Chan, Deputy Money Editor 的专利，成人也能享受其中的乐趣。诚邀大 from The Straits Times, on what to consider when 家一起来听故事，让馆员们带您穿越古今中 planning for and financing your mortgages. 外的各个故事。 askST is a new reader engagement platform launched by The Straits Times that answers 适合50岁及以上人士参与。 readers’ questions on everyday topics ranging from food and finance to lifestyle and current affairs. Meet The Straits Times’ correspondents Communities: Travel and in these askST monthly talks and learn from the Culture Explorers featured subjects. Sessions are held on the last Friday of each month at library@orchard. 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm Share, library@orchard

Now Boarding: Wanderlusters, adventurers and SUN 27 culture enthusiasts. Sunday Origami Communities is an alternative learning 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm environment in which you can pick up a plethora Activity Room, of skills by sharing and experimenting with Geylang East Public Library others. This fortnightly series is built on the belief that teaching and learning can happen without a teacher. What can you create by simply folding sheets of paper? Come join us every 4th Sunday to pick For more information on this session, please visit up origami folding techniques and learn about www.meetup.com/sgtravelmeet new styles. Get the opportunity to fold various interesting models to take home!

This excellent family bonding activity is suitable for adults and those with children (aged 4 and above). Children aged 7 and below will need at least 1 accompanying adult. Materials are provided. This session is facilitated by Origami Singapore.

22 NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary MOVIE SCREENINGS SAT WED 02 26 Daddy’s Home PG13 Antz PG 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm Open Stage, Programme Zone, library@esplanade Queenstown Public Library

A mild-mannered radio executive In an anthill with millions of inhabitants, strives to become the best stepdad Z 4195 is a worker ant. Z tries to break to his wife’s two children. But from his totalitarian society’s norms complications ensue when their while trying to win the affection of the freewheeling and freeloading real princess he loves. father arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids. The two competing dads suddenly find themselves in a heated competition for affection. One brings home a dog; the other, a pony. And this war only escalates from there.

SAT 12 We Bought a Zoo PG 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library

Benjamin has lost his wife. In a bid to start his life over, he purchases a large house that has a zoo. This is welcome news for his daughter, but his son is not happy about it. The zoo is need of renovation and Benjamin sets about the work. But, the zoo soon runs into financial trouble.

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.

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防骗讲座 [SIGAX 2016] Silk & Bamboo COMPUTER COURSES 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Introduction to Pixel Art Performance iKnow iPad & Social Communications iKnow Computers & e-Entertainment Activity Room, 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm (2-session course) (2-session course) Cheng San Public Library Programme Zone, Programme Zone, 8 & 9 November, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm 22 & 23 November, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Bishan Public Library Serangoon Public Library Programme Zone, Silver Infocomm Junction, Woodlands Regional Library WED 02 Bedok Public Library iKnow电子娱乐与资源 (共两堂课) sat 12 wed 苹果iPad平板电脑与电邮应用程序 (共两堂课) 23 16 & 17 November, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm 29 & 30 November, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, Silver Infocomm Junction, Woodlands Regional Library Daddy’s Home (PG13) Bedok Public Library 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Open Stage, Off the Wall with Loh Guan Communities: Travel and library@esplanade Liang and Grace Chia Culture Explorers 10.30 am – 11.30 am 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm Multi-Purpose Room, Share, SAT 05 Central Public Library library@orchard Exhibitions THU 24 Script & Stage: Theatre in Singapore Project BUILD Exhibition 2016 from the 50s to 80s 24 – 30 November 2016 壹度书会 28 October 2016 – 26 March 2017 Retirement: Turning Silver Level 1, The Plaza, (Yidu Reading Club) Level 7 & 8, Promenade National Library Building 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm into Gold 陪你看报纸 National Library Building Programme Zone, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Serangoon Public Library Programme Zone, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Theatre Tales! Toa Payoh Public Library Programme Zone, 31 October – 19 December 2016 Toa Payoh Public Library Central Public Library Ongoing Law of the Land: Highlights of Singapore’s Take50: Years of Nation-building sun fri Constitutional Documents Exhibition 13 25 1 – 29 November 2016 Transformational 10.00 am – 7.00 pm (Sunday to Thursday) Level 9, Promenade, Yoga for Vitality and 10.00 am – 10.00 pm (Friday & Saturday) National Library Building Empowered Living Chief Justice’s Chamber & Office, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Thangameen Readers askST@NLB Talk: Is Now A Nation Built on Trust, A World National Gallery Singapore Multi-Purpose Room, Of Opportunities Club the Time to Refinance Central Public Library 1 November – 28 December 2016 From Books to Bytes: The Story of the 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm My Mortgage? Level 7, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, National Library Programme Zone, 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm National Library Building Level 5, Promenade, Toa Payoh Public Library Imagine, library@orchard National Library Building Singapore Indie Games Art Exhibition Gastronomi Melayu: MON 14 7 – 20 November 2016 The Donors Gallery Satu Lontaran Awal sat 26 Level 1, Level 10, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, Oleh Dr Mohd Faizal Musa Bishan Public Library National Library Building 10.30 am – 1.30 pm Level 1, Visitors’ Briefing Room, Insight Tour of “Law of the Land: Singapore Literary Pioneers The Big Read Meet Highlights of Singapore’s Constitutional National Library Building The Funkie Monkies Level 11, Promenade, 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Documents” Exhibition Originals National Library Building Level 16, The Pod, 7, 14, 21 & 28 November TUE 08 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm National Library Building 6.30 pm – 7.15 pm Open Stage, Level 1, Information Counter, Padang Atrium, library@esplanade National Gallery Singapore (Meeting Point)

Creative Crew Talks tue 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm 15 Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library “ 都 市 人”系 列 讲 座（ 二 ）: northern Region 三 十 岁 的“ 冰 糕 ”行 走 世 界 Lim Kopi, Let’s Talk 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm THU 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Programme Zone, 10 WED SUN WED Programme Zone, library@chinatown 02 13 23 Toa Payoh Public Library Book Lover’s Club 碧山乐龄读书会 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm 分享读书会 FUNdaMENTALs Chinese Seniors thu 17 Multi-Purpose Room, Sultan Mahood Mangkat Share Read Chinese Reading Club Reading Club Central Public Library di-Julang (The Passing of Reading Club 10.00 am – 11.30 am 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm Sultan Mahmood) 10.30 am – 12.00 pm Amazon Room, Programme Zone, 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm Amazon Room, Woodlands Regional Library Bishan Public Library 陪你看报纸 Auditorium, sun Woodlands Regional Library 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm 27 Woodlands Regional Library Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library SAT 05 WED 16 Xinyao and “That Song 故事迷 陪你看报纸 fri 18 from TV” 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Programme Zone, Programme Zone, Upcycling Your T-shirt Digital Art Club @YIPL Ang Mo Kio Public Library Toa Payoh Public Library library@chinatown Workshop 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm 唐城 DIY Club Activity Room, Activity Room, SAT 26 The Typefaces 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Yishun Public Library 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm Still Life Acrylic Painting Yishun Public Library Programme Zone, for Youths Imagine, library@chinatown library@orchard 2.00 pm – 4.00pm SAT 19 Programme Zone, WED 09 398.2 Storytelling Festival Bishan Public Library 11.00 am – 8.00 pm Artists’ Trading Cards Club Various venues, 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Woodlands Regional Library Programme Zone, Still Life Acrylic Painting FUNdaMENTALs Bishan Public Library for Youths Reading Club 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm TUE 29 10.00 am – 11.30 am Programme Room, Amazon Room, Sembawang Public Library Woodlands Regional Library The Next Chapter [Art Fresco] Woodblock 10.30 am – 12.00 pm FRI Printing Booth 11 Activity Room, 12.00 pm – 2.30 pm Yishun Public Library Area outside Programme Zone, Woodlands Regional Library How We Do Not Need to Depend on RE:SOUND by Art Fresco Spectacles, Naturally! Presents … Silk and Bamboo 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Performance Programme Zone, 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm Ang Mo Kio Public Library Auditorium, Woodlands Regional Library ARTS READ BUSINESS WELLNESS OTHER HERITAGE HAPPENINGS For more information and programme registration, please visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary western Region

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Little Library / Tots’ Cove 心 情 画 出 来 ！和 孩 子 一 同 走 入 绘 22 November IDA Labs Equipment Briefing [JRL Live!] Heartlands Book Club 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 November 本世界 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (3D Printing) is discussing Amos Oz’s 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, VAT Open Stage 26 November 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm (Gareth Fernandez) novel “Between Friends” Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library Marine Parade Public Library 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm IDA Labs@NLB, 4.30 pm – 5.00 pm 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Changi/Simei Room, Jurong Regional Library Activity Room, 23 November VAT, Tampines Regional Library 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Bukit Batok Public Library Eat Right, Get Moving – Jurong Regional Library The Right Start Activity Room, SAT 05 5 November Jiggle, Read & Rhyme Bukit Batok Public Library 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm Programme Room, 29 November 1 November 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Sembawang Public Library 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Can You Afford to Be Sick? Everest Room, Community in Bloom Activity Room, Woodlands Regional Library 11.30 am – 12.30 pm Pseudo Book Club 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Reading is Fun: Start Now! Yishun Public Library 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm 12 November Activity Zone, Meeting Room, Level 3, Synergy Room, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Queenstown Public Library Bukit Merah Public Library 5 November Read and Bond Jurong Regional Library Multi-Purpose Room, 11.00 am – 11.30 am Central Public Library Multi-Purpose Room, Huff & Puff with Dragons! Forgotten Herbs SAT Central Public Library 21 November 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm 26 Designing Skyscraper 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Programme Zone, Typology: Future of Libraries 8 November Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library for Communities in Singapore 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Jurong Regional Library Dollars and Sense Programme Room, Learning Community Antz (PG) (Parent-Child) 19 November Sembawang Public Library O Christmas Tree! SUN 06 11.00 am – 12.30 pm 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm 12.00 pm – 4.00 pm 22 November Level 3, Synergy Room, Programme Zone, Multi-Purpose Room, 10 November 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Jurong Regional Library Queenstown Public Library Central Public Library 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Activity Room, Activity Room, Bishan Public Library Choa Chu Kang Public Library Kampung Play Design and Print: Print your The Fascinating World of 12.00 pm – 4.15 pm Own T-shirt (A Parent-Child 14 November Digital Storytelling Programme Zone, Workshop) 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm 20 November 24 November Queenstown Public Library Activity Room, 11.00 am – 12.00 pm IDA Labs Equipment 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Bishan Public Library Programme Zone, Programme Zone, My Life Story - Writing Briefing (3D Printing) Toa Payoh Public Library Jurong Regional Library 12.00 pm – 1.30 pm 15 November Creative Non-Fiction: 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm IDA Labs@NLB, All About Robots! Writing Great University Need vs. Want: How Children Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library 29 November Application Essays Can Learn to Make Pasir Ris Public Library Wise Choices 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm (17-18 years) Activity Room, 26 November 15 November 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Community in Bloom Bukit Batok Public Library Programme Zone, 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Jurong Regional Library Activity Room, Programme Zone, Activity Zone, Bishan Public Library Jurong Regional Library Queenstown Public Library 文武香球 Twin Charms 26 November 22 November 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm Games Booth 3.45 pm – 4.45 pm 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Programme Zone, Radin Mas Hall, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm Storytelling Corner, Marine Parade Public Library Bukit Merah Public Library Bukit Merah Public Library Exhibition Area, Bukit Batok Public Library WED 09

SUN 20 eastern Region Nurture Your Mind: Mental Well-being & Dementia WED 02 SAT 05 SUN 13 SAT 26 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 独立桥之恋 Programme Zone, The Merdeka Bridge Jurong Regional Library 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm Understanding Life Radin Mas Hall, Living with Diabetes Breast Cancer Awareness [乐龄康乐活动] 猜猜我画了什么！ Insurance – Types of Life Bukit Merah Public Library 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Health Talk SAT 12 9.00 am – 11.30 am Insurance Programme Zone, 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Programme Zone, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Bedok Public Library Bedok Public Library Activity Room, WED 23 Programme Zone, Geylang East Public Library Marine Parade Public Library [JRL Live!] Stamping & SUN 06 THU 03 SUN 27 Stencil Workshop THU 17 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm Take Charge of IDA Labs@NLB, Your Health: Introduction to Personal Jurong Regional Library Personal Health How to Pitch Effectively Investing – Major Financial My Life Story - Writing Management Tips to Investors Products Malay in Minutes Creative Non-Fiction: 11.00 am – 12.00 pm 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm Writing Reflective Essays Programme Zone, Level 3, Programme Area, Programme Zone, Activity Room, for the O’ Levels Jurong Regional Library The LLiBrary Marine Parade Public Library Geylang East Public Library (13-16 years) IT Talk: Cloud Storage 11.00 am – 1.00 pm 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm TUE THU 08 Programme Zone, Activity Room, 24 FRI 04 Marine Parade Public Library Bukit Merah Public Library Principles of Success We Bought a Zoo (PG) How We Do Not Need to The Golden Circle 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm Depend on Spectacles, The Story Line 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Level 3, Programme Area, Programme Zone, Naturally! 7.00 pm – 8.45 pm Activity Room, The LLiBrary Sunday Origami Queenstown Public Library 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm Programme Zone, Geylang East Public Library 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library THU 24 Activity Room, Jurong West Public Library SAT 12 Geylang East Public Library THU 17

Customer Service Hacks SRS – More Than Just 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Quick 6 Strength Exercise Tax Savings Talk Level 3, Programme Area, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm by PhillipCapital The LLiBrary Programme Zone, 11.30 am – 12.30 pm Jurong Regional Library Programme Zone, FRI Marine Parade Public Library 25

The LLiBrary Presents Lung Cancer Awareness Sparks Chamber Clarinets Health Talk 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Level 3, Programme Area, Activity Room, The LLiBrary Geylang East Public Library ARTS READ BUSINESS WELLNESS OTHER HERITAGE HAPPENINGS For more information and programme registration, please visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

SILVER INFOCOMM JUNCTION @ THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES

TABLET COURSES FOR SENIORS NOVEMBER 2016 For the 50Plus Library Services 十一月份iPad班课程表

Register at our library e-kiosks today! You can also go to www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary and key in “SIJ” for more details. 现在就通过图书馆内的电子服务站报名吧！您也可浏览 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 输入 “SIJ” 以搜寻更多详情。

BEDOK PUBLIC LIBRARY iKnow iPads & Social Find out how to conveniently stay in touch Communications using Facebook Mobile. Set up a Facebook (2-session course) account to post the latest about yourself with functions such as update status, Part 1 of 2: 8 Nov (Tue), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm comment, like and share. Discover how to reach your friends through Facebook- Part 2 of 2: 9 Nov (Wed), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm related apps including Messenger. Access Facebook pages from NLB for our latest news Fees: $4 and events!

Prerequisite: Participants are required to have a working personal email address; and know iPad basics such as typing with on-screen keyboard and touchscreen navigation with swiping, pinching and zooming.

苹果iPad平板电脑与电邮应用程序 这项课程能让您更加了解如何设立新电邮 (共两堂课) 地址以及怎样善用iPad里的电邮应用程序 (又称mail app)。同 时 ，您 也 能 学 习 程 序 里 的 其 第一堂课: 16/11/16（星期三）, 下午2点至5点 它功能，例如：撰写电邮，文件排序等。您也 第二堂课: 17/11/16（星期四）, 下午2点至5点 能获知关于程序里常用的快捷键以及在碰到 问题时，如何‘排忧解难’。 收费: $4

学员须具备基本iPad平 板 电 脑 知 识 ，包 括 利 用键盘输入文字，以及触控式荧幕操作。 COMPUTER COURSES FOR SENIORS

NOVEMBER 2016 Library Services SILVER INFOCOMM JUNCTION 十一月份电脑班课程表 For the 50Plus @ THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES Register at our library e-kiosks today! You can also go to www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary and key in “SIJ” for more details. 现在就通过图书馆内的电子服务站报名吧！您也可浏览 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 输入 “SIJ” 以搜寻更多详情。

WOODLANDS REGIONAL LIBRARY

iKnow Computers & Discover the world of online digital media e-Entertainment using YouTube and Spotify! Get to know more (2-session course) about NLB’s various digital resources and read conveniently using our eNewspapers and eMagazines portals. Complete your afternoon Part 1 of 2: 22 Nov (Tue), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm by picking up tips about Internet safety Part 2 of 2: 23 Nov (Wed), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm and copyright.

Fees: $4 Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of computers and the Internet.

iKnow 电子娱乐与资源 (共两堂课) 网络娱乐就在弹指间。除了教导学员如何 使用网际网络搜寻音乐、电影及网络游戏 第一堂课: 29/11/16（星期二）, 下午2点至5点 之 外 ，您 也 能 学 习 如 何 借 阅 NLB的电子书和 第二堂课: 30/11/16（星期三）, 下午2点至5点 阅读电子报刊。

收费: $4 学员须具备基本电脑知识及上网经验。

Registration closes 2 days before the day of the course. You must read and agree to the following terms and conditions before registering for a course.

1. Participants must be Singapore citizens or Permanent Residents. 2. Participants must be 50 years old and above. 3. Maximum intake for each class is 10 participants at Woodlands Regional Library and 15 participants at Bedok Public Library. 4. Registration is only confirmed upon payment of the full course fee. 5. Fees paid are non-refundable. 6. NLB reserves the right to postpone the courses. The Edge of Reason: A Rational Skeptic in an Irrational World Julian Baggini BOOK 2016 Yale University Press REVIEW Coming to libraries this month

hese are troubling times because one to be a thinker, Baggini sides with J.S. we have lost faith in the power of Mill who wrote: “No one can be a great thinker T reason. The culture of hype and who does not recognise, that as a thinker it is spin combined with technology, and the his first duty to follow his intellect to whatever expectation of immediate gratification are conclusions it may lead.” degrading the power of reason. Baggini’s book is an admirable attempt to rehabilitate Baggini returns to the idea of reason each time reason to the position it deserves and from he studies the use of reason on a big issue. which it can do its work best. “When we He is deeply aware that to entrust ourselves give up on reason, the only tool we have left to reason, we must know how to use it and is coercion.” what we can expect of it. His chapter “Guided by Reason” explains the two types of thinking Baggini begins by explaining what reason is – heteronomous and autonomous – and that and how it is perceived and used. At one end, reason guides us to autonomous thinking, not reason is used “merely as an appeal to the just accepting what someone tells us to be use of the intellect to think through issues” true (e.g. 1 + 1 = 2). Baggini makes his gambit: – the thin end. At the other end, “it specifies “reason is nothing if it does not aspire to the precise methods by which such thinking objectivity”, but he knows the danger of that should be conducted” – the thick end. What we claim for he, like many thinkers, accept that need, he says, is a form of reasoning that is not absolute objectivity is unattainable. He guides so thin that anything can count as reasoning. us through Thomas Nagel’s account of a more At the same time, we need “mutually limited version of objectivity. comprehensible reasoning between individuals and cultures in a shared discursive space”. That is best expressed from this passage: The form he advocates is defined “not as a “Our understanding is subjective to the extent formal, mechanistic, rigid method but simply as that it depends on idiosyncratic features of our the process of giving and assessing objective viewpoint, reasoning, conceptual framework or reasons for belief”. senses. It becomes more objective the less it depends on these factors and the closer it gets Baggini understands the limits of reason when to the unachievable ‘view from nowhere’. The it is not used as a tool, but with the expectation value of objectivity is that it takes us away from of conclusive results from its use. It is this subjective viewpoints which are more partial, difference that explains why when we accept both in the sense of invoking a more limited some beliefs to be basic, debates cannot find range of reason and experiences.” a rational conclusion, nor can any side claim a decisive victory. So far as reason enables

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Baggini’s exploration of the role of reason in was Baggini’s inspiration: Hume implores us morality is fascinating and illuminating. Plato, “to begin with clear and self-evident principles, and after him, Kant, held sway the view that we to advance by timorous and sure steps, to can distil morality – distinguishing good from review frequently our conclusions, and examine bad – by pure reason alone. In his chapter on accurately all their consequences; though by rational morality, Baggini shows why these these means we shall make both a slow and views are wrong. He accomplishes this by short progress in our systems; are the only exposing the flaws in the modern restatement methods, by which we can ever hope to reach of the Platonic and Kantian views, the main one the truth, and attain a proper stability and being that of John Searle’s thesis that “I believe certainty in our determinations”. that my need for help is a reason for you to help me”. His first attack is based on the ambiguity of Searle’s statement, an ambiguity which The Alexandrian arises from two possible interpretations. The first is “I believe my need for help is a reason for me for you to help me”. The second is “I believe my need for help is a reason for you for you to help me”. The second attack is based on the fact that if Searle is right, we can see at once that with all the help that is required all around us, we cannot possibly help everyone. Therefore, “that can’t mean those reasons are sufficient to place a moral obligation on me to help them. If it did, we would have the absurdity that at any one time, we would be morally obliged to help other people meet any need they had”.

Baggini concludes by explaining why we need this ‘tough love’ called reason. In pointing out the flaws in reason, Baggini points the way to the utility of reason and the important work it can do, and how we ought to reason. He quotes David Hume, whose sceptical idea of reason

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hmuel Ash is a young, sentimental man chatting about the nature of suspicious minds. who weeps easily, much to his own Eventually, Wald gets off the telephone and S embarrassment. Jewish men in Israel the two men get acquainted with each other. are typically hard and tough, not intellectual Shmuel tells Wald that although he was and sentimental. Shmuel was studying and studying about Jesus in Jewish eyes, he is preparing a thesis on the true relationship not religious. between Jesus and Judas. He was in love with Yardena. Then she left him and married Nesher Wald “is a nocturnal creature. He sleeps till Sharshevsky, a hydrologist, who Shmuel midday because he stays awake every night refers to derisively as the “expert on rainwater until the early hours of the morning”. Shmuel collection”. Then his father’s business failed; sleeps in a small room in the attic. He eats and Shmuel decides to abandon his studies porridge with Wald each day as they discuss under Professor Eisenschloss and leave history and the affairs of the world. As days Jerusalem. pass, Shmuel becomes attracted to Atalia who seems the opposite of what Shmuel is – He puts up a notice to sell his belongings – decisive and confident, cold and rational. a radio, a typewriter, a gramophone and some Although old enough to be Shmuel’s mother, records. Then he catches an advertisement he finds her physically attractive. She remains that reads: “Offered to a single humanities aloof and he lacks the boldness to make student with conversational skills and an advances to her. interest in history, free accommodation and a modest monthly sum, in return for spending One day, Shmuel finds out from Wald that five hours per evening with a seventy-year- Atalia is the daughter of Shealtiel Abravanel, old invalid, an educated, widely cultured a political opponent of David Ben-Gurion. man. He is able to take care of himself and Ben-Gurion declared the State of Israel into seeks company, not assistance.” He sets out existence in 1948 and became a national hero. to answer that advertisement and thereby Abravanel did not believe in a separate state changes the course of his life. of Israel nor any state at all. He believed that nations should live in communities but not He finds the house. On the door is the states. He spoke Arabic and was friendly to the inscription of two names – Atalia Abravanel Arabs. He was branded a traitor. and Gershom Wald. He is led into the house by a woman in her mid-forties, Atalia. She Shmuel finds out that Wald has a son, Micha, brings him to Wald who is busy talking on who, in spite of having only one kidney, the telephone. The substance was deep, volunteered to fight in the war of independence philosophical and psychological. Wald was – and was killed. Wald was devastated and

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blamed himself and everyone else for bringing was God’s will for the crucifixion to become the up young Micha to be so idealistically patriotic: means of salvation, the process must be God- “I had brought him up from an early age on willed. Judas has to do his job. The problem tales of the heroic defenders of Tel Hai and that pounds away inside Shmuel’s head is how Orde Wingate’s Special Night Squads and the this has led to centuries of hatred Christians brave guards of the Jewish villages and the have for Jews. “Jesus and all his apostles need for courageous ancient Hebrew warriors were Jews and the children of Jews. But in to come back to life. I programmed him. the Christian folk imagination the only one Not just me. All of us. His nursery school remembered as a Jew – and who represented teachers. His teachers. His friends. Girls.” the Jewish people – was Judas Iscariot.” Wald begins to question what he used to Shmuel formulates his argument that in fact, believe, that all those deaths were not in vain. Judas was the one true Christian; he was the first Christian, and when he killed himself, Then Atalia begins to show some interest in he was the last Christian. Judas, in Shmuel’s Shmuel. But Wald warns him: “Listen to me, thesis, was the only Christian. Shmuel. Be careful, don’t fall in love with her. You’re not strong enough for that.” Is there Interweaving the layers of contrast is not something about Atalia? The three men who easy, but Amos Oz’s perfect pen sews them were Shmuel’s predecessors all fell in love with all together seamlessly. What dark secrets her. She rebuffed them. What became of them? are found in Gershom Wald’s house? What is What will become of Shmuel? Atalia’s role and does Shmuel find the answers he searches for in history – and in Atalia? The tension between Shmuel and Atalia is a study in contrast between a Jewish man and a Jewish woman, but that study is just the The Alexandrian teaser to the wider study in contrast between the opposing views of the Jewish immigrants who arrived in 1947. Into that, Amos Oz weaves a deeper study in contrast between Jews and Christians. Little is known about Jesus or Judas from the Bible. With what there is, Oz probes and tries to fashion another perspective. Jesus, as a member of the Trinity, would not have been crucified if God was against it. Once it

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The Hunt Author: Tim J. Lebbon Publisher: London: Avon, 2015 Call No.: Adult Lending English LEB - [TH]

Chris Sheen is an average man; everything in his life is ordinary. Until one day, he returns home from his morning run to find his wife and two children missing, with telltale blood splatters.

Kidnapped by The Trail, an elite organisation that arranges unique hunts for super-rich thrill seekers, Sheen must now be an unwilling player in the ultimate game and make a terrible choice – his family survives if he is caught and killed, while his survival would lead to their sure deaths. Help comes in the form of Rose, a mysterious, wild woman who previously survived a hunt. While she offers him invaluable aid, she too seeks her own revenge against The Trail.

Alternating between Rose’s past and Chris’ point of view, The Hunt is an electrifying page- turner representing author Tim Lebbon’s first foray into the thriller genre.

Contributed by Khairiyah Aziz

Beyond the Tea Dance: The Story of Singapore Sixties Music, Volume Two Author: Joseph C. Pereira Publisher: Singapore: Select Publishing, 2014 Call No.: Adult Lending SING English 781.64095957 PER

Tea dance sessions in the afternoons are unheard of these days. Back in the sixties though, they were all the rage, with energetic dancers strutting their stuff to the lively tunes of bands onstage.

1966, in particular, was a ‘happening’ year. Several mega local bands and solo acts such as The Quests, Thunderbirds, Wilson David and Veronica Young met with success and their slick acts dominated the local nightclub scene. The first discotheque, Gino’s A Go Go, was opened that year with DJs playing fast, danceable music to the frenzied crowd.

Beyond the Tea Dance is the third book by author Joseph Pereira on Singapore’s golden age of music in the 1960s. With lots of information and photographs of iconic music personalities of that period, music lovers will discover the vibrancy of the local music scene in the sixties; how it thrived and how it has since paved the way for the current music scene in Singapore.

Contributed by Kweh Soon Huat

34 NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary You can check the availability of these titles SUGGESTED via our online catalogue at www.nlb.gov.sg READINGS

Finders Keepers Author: Stephen King Publisher: New York: Scribner, 2015 E-book

What would you do if you found a trunk full of money and something else even more valuable? Pete Saubers, a young, bright boy, accidently discovers treasure near his home. Cash-strapped since his father lost his job and became badly injured in the City Centre Massacre, his excitement at the discovery quickly turns into his worst nightmare when a sequence of unspeakable horrors is unleashed on him and his family.

It is now up to retired cop, Bill Hodges, and his allies as they try to save Pete and his family from a deranged criminal with murderous ties to the treasure. The second novel after Mr Mercedes featuring Detective Hodges, Finders Keepers still stands well on its own. Superb, with many unforgettable characters, and heart-stopping twists, thriller lovers should expect nothing less from master storyteller, Stephen King!

Contributed by N. Nirmala

You’ll Die in Singapore Author: Charles McCormac Publisher: Singapore: Monsoon, 2016 Call No.: Adult Lending SING English 940.548142

2000 miles to freedom. 17 escapees. 13 dead within the first 20 miles. Two eventually made it out. A prisoner of war (POW) in Japanese- occupied Singapore, Charles and his fellow POWs are subjected to hellish living conditions and humiliation in a Japanese military camp. His only motivation for survival is his family – a wife and an unborn baby waiting for his return. Thus, begins an epic 2000-mile journey on foot over five long months to the free land of Australia, with three other fellow POWs. From being nearly caught by the Japanese to facing near-death dehydration, they surmount each obstacle and finally find their way to freedom.

A gripping tale that will leave you equal parts terrified for their lives and astounded at their physical and mental endurance, this true story is a testament to how sheer grit and determination can push a man to persevere in gruelling circumstances.

Contributed by Rosxalynd Liu

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Keajaiban Tiga Sunnah Nabi: Madu, Kurma & Minyak Zaitun Penulis: Dr Ahmad Mubayyad Penerbit & Tahun Penerbitan: Selangor: Pustaka Ehsan, 2014 Nombor Panggilan: A 613.2 MUB - [HEA]

Islam adalah agama yang menyeluruh di mana terdapat garis pandu untuk penganut-penganutnya dalam semua aspek kehidupan seperti sosial, pendidikan dan termasuklah kesihatan. Konsep “mencegah lebih baik daripada mengubat” amat digalakkan di dalam perubatan Islam.

Buku ini mengenalkan tiga makanan sunnah iaitu madu, kurma dan minyak zaitun secara ilmiah. Sebelum mengupas mengenai keajaiban ketiga-tiga makanan ini, penulis membentangkan ayat-ayat Al-Quran dan Hadith-Hadith di mana ketiga-tiga makanan ini disebut. Kemudian, khasiat ketiga-tiga makanan ini dikupas dengan mendalam. Contohnya, penulis mengongsi bahawa madu mempunyai kemampuan membasmi beberapa bakteria. Manakala, kurma yang mengandungi bahan serupa oksitosin, boleh memudahkan proses persalinan bayi. Khasiat minyak zaitun juga diakui oleh kedua-dua doktor barat dan timur. Seperti contoh, pengkaji Universiti Oxford mendapati bahawa minyak zaitun mempunyai kemampuan mencegah kanser usus. Kesemua ulasan dalam buku ini dilandaskan kajian saintifik, ayat-ayat Al-Quran dan juga Hadith-Hadith.

Selain itu, buku ini juga mengumpulkan resepi-resepi mudah menggunakan ketiga-tiga makanan ini sebagai rawatan alternatif untuk merawat pelbagai penyakit. Di antara resepi yang menarik ialah resepi untuk merawat batuk. Pesakit boleh mencampurkan madu dan perahahan limau nipis kemudian meminumnya. Selain itu, terdapat juga resepi untuk merawat rambut di mana rambut boleh digosok dengan campuran yang mengandungi minyak zaitun, kuning telur dan jus limau.

Buku ini mengalakkan pembaca untuk mengamalkan gaya hidup sihat dengan menggunakan sumber-sumber asli yang merupakan makanan sunnah untuk mencegah atau merawat pelbagai penyakit.

Diulas oleh: Nur Farhana Binte Ramlan

36 NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary You can check the availability of these titles SUGGESTED via our online catalogue at www.nlb.gov.sg READINGS

这里是新加坡. 壹 作 者 ：李 国 梁 出版社与年份：Singapore: 新加坡书写文学协会, 2015 索书号：SING Chinese 959.57 LGL

《这里是新加坡》，是作者对本土民间生活及社会动态所引发浓厚的兴趣 而写的书。其中记载着（快要）消失的狮城记忆如：大世界、布袋木偶戏 台、旧时的咖啡店、巴刹的马来话风情、嘟嘟糕、东部外岛（炮台岛、德光 岛、青蛙岛）等故事。一本适合在咖啡厅阅读的书。

编 写 ：黄 淑 珊 (Huang Su San)

漫画中医. 第一册, 基础篇 作 者 ：编 绘 罗 大 伦 , 于春华 出版社与年份: 北京市: 人民军医出版社, 2011 索书号：Chinese 610.951 LDL - [HEA]

中医是什么？中医深奥又难懂吗？漫画中医系列丛书（全部六册）是以容 易理解的漫画形式来解释中医的奥妙。第一册，基础篇,主要介绍中医的 基本理论和经典之作以及中医阴阳学、五行学、藏象学、病因学和病机 学说。每部分的漫画插图让读者更容易理解各学说的特性与症状。想知道阴阳平衡如何失调 吗？自然界的五行与我们的人体有又何关系？我们的七情起落也是致病的因素吗？什么有是内 生五邪？此书将助你敲开神秘中医之门。

编写：林翰森 (Lim Han Sen)

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2014 Tamil KAT

(Manemegalai A)

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McFarland, USA Publisher: Burbank, California: Disney, 2015 Call No.: AV English 791.4372 MAC - [ART]

Inspired by a true story, Jim White has jumped from one high school coaching job to another. After a bad episode of unchecked temper, he joins McFarland High, a public school in one of the poorest areas of California. His family finds their new neighbourhood of Mexican immigrants unfamiliar and threatening.

Seeing that several students in his physical education class are fast runners, White encourages the principal to create a cross-country team. Unaware of the demands placed on his team by their parents, who need their sons’ help in the fields, his practice schedule soon conflicts with his students’ family priorities.

White helps the unlikely band of runners eventually overcome the odds and the school team goes on to win the state championship nine times. Along the way, Coach White realises that his family finally finds a place to call home.

Contributed by Koh Chee Boon

He Named Me Malala Publisher: Beverly Hills, California: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, 2015 Call No.: AV English 371.822095491 HE

A personal look into the life of the youngest Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Malala Yousafzai, He Named Me Malala showcases a side of her that is not commonly known to many – a teenager who, like others, struggles with issues such as school and fitting in.

While bringing intimate insights into her family and their thoughts about leaving their home country, Pakistan, the documentary still shines light on the string of events that led to the infamous shooting by the Taliban and how it has shaped her as a public advocate for education and for women. Portraying some of the pressing issues that are still happening in the world today, the documentary leaves much fodder for thought on what needs to be done to achieve peace and education for children. Get ready to be awed by Malala’s passion and drive in this inspiring and thought-provoking documentary!

Contributed by Yock Hwee Fang

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Walt Disney Publisher: Arlington, Virginia: PBS Distribution, 2015 Call No.: AV English 791.43092 WAL - [ART]

Walt Disney was a man of rare talent who built an empire that continues to expand, and marvel and dazzle people of all ages. This new film gives us a look into the life of the man who was an artist and a genius, among a great many other things. The film features rare footage of his first cartoons and animations, together with scenes from some of the most popular films as well as interviews with friends and staff of Walt Disney.

Discover the time his animators and the Disney studio went on strike and how he overcame that. Did he walk away from his ‘shattered utopia’? Did he make the right decisions? With his belief that children all over the world have one thing in common – a love of laughter – this is a wonderful narrative about the man who created a world of dreams for all of us.

Contributed by Varshini P. Muthu

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THU 03 How to Pitch Effectively to Investors 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Level 3, Programme Area, The LLiBrary

Many new businesses need funding to build their products or services and enter the market.

The speaker will help you:

• Understand how to create a powerful pitch to engage investors • Learn the key ingredients for your business plan pitch for investors to invest in your ideas

About the speaker:

Kenny Lew, founder and CEO, Entreport Asia Pte Ltd, has been an innovation and enterprise professional in the last 16 years in public and private sectors. Currently, he runs his own entrepreneurship training programmes.

SAT 05 Gastronomi Melayu: Satu Lontaran Awal Oleh Dr Mohd Faizal Musa PROGRAMMES 10.30 am – 1.30 pm Level 1, Visitors’ Briefing Room, National Library Building

Terdapat satu pertanyaan apakah muatan ilmu gastronomi Melayu? Ini kerana aspek budaya melibatkan gastronomi sangat langka dan sukar ditelusuri menerusi sastera klasik. Pendekatan yang digunakan oleh David Waines tentang seni masakan dengan memberi perhatian khusus kepada aspek pewaris dan warisan membolehkan satu penelitian mengenai gastronomi Melayu dilakukan. Kajian ini menggunakan sehimpunan pantun Melayu lama, National Library Presents: Kisah Pelayaran Abdullah (Munsyi Abdullah), Kitab Pengetahuan Bahasa (Raja Ali Haji), Malay Sketches (Frank Swettenham) dan Papers On Malay Subjects Life And Customs Part Ii: The Circumstances Of Malay Life The Kampong The House Furniture Dress Food (R.J. Wilkinson) untuk membuka lembaran penyelidikan mengenai gastronomi Melayu. Teks yang disebutkan di atas ini menyerlahkan aspek-aspek gastronomi Melayu yang kurang diketahui sebelum ini. Kajian mendapati juadah Melayu tergolong dalam kelompok fusion cuisine yang memiliki ciri- ciri khas. Makanan Melayu hari ini telah mengalami peringkat adaptasi, akulturasi dan akomodasi.

Biodata pensyarah:

Mohd Faizal adalah lulusan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Syariah-Politik dari Universiti Malaya (1998), Ijazah Sarjana Sastera dari Universiti Sains Malaysia (2000), Doktor Falsafah dari Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia(2010). Beliau kini bertugas di Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia sebagai Felo Penyelidik di Institut Alam dan Tamadun Melayu. Sekarang beliau adalah Penulis Tamu untuk Semester 1 2016/17. Dan Pensyarah Pelawat di Jabatan Pengajian Melayu, National University of Singapore.

42 NOVEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary THU 17 Principles of Success 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Level 3, Programme Area, The LLiBrary

How do we achieve success at work? Are there critical ingredients in the recipe for success? Or is success achieved through luck? For most of us, success is not a function of luck. Join author and speaker Chris Chew as he shares key, timeless and practical principles that everyone can apply to achieve greater success at work.

About the speaker:

Chris Chew, founder and CEO of LOL Consulting, specialises in helping individuals and organisations strengthen their T (Thinking skills), L (Learning culture) and C (Changeability/adaptability). He is the author of Conversations About Success – What Matters and How to Achieve It. Presents: Library National

THU 24 Customer Service Hacks 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Level 3, Programme Area,

The LLiBrary PROGRAMMES

Customer service officers usually encounter customers in three ways: telephone, email and face-to-face. Understanding the personality of their customers will enable officers to connect and communicate effectively with them.

In this talk, behavioural psychologist Jack Chen will delve into each communication method and share practical customer service hacks that you can immediately apply to your job.

About the speaker:

Jack Chen, a Behavioural Psychologist from Pretics Asia Pte Ltd, is a master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and a certified hypnotherapist. He has experience in business communication in various cultures and environments.

FRI 25 The LLiBrary Presents Sparks Chamber Clarinets 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Level 3, Programme Area, The LLiBrary

Spice up your day with a lunchtime performance by Sparks Chamber Clarinets! Come discover the lilting sounds of the clarinet through a repertoire of classical compositions and familiar tunes. Learn about the clarinet and find out more from our clarinettists as they take you through this performance. Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.

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A swamp and muddy sandbank is shown in this 1995 photograph of Lower Seletar Reservoir at Yishun Avenue 1. Completed in 1986, Lower Seletar Reservoir was formed by the damming of Sungei Seletar.

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