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Library Website Or Download the NLB Mobile App for a Full Listing of Programmes, and Register for Your Favourite Ones! Bookmark These Useful Links CAN’T FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR? Visit the Go Library website or download the NLB Mobile app for a full listing of programmes, and register for your favourite ones! Bookmark these useful links: Go Library: www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary Storytelling schedule: www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary/storytelling.pdf National Library Board: www.nlb.gov.sg @PublicLibrarySG @NationalLibrarySG @NLBSG @NLB DESIGN Decision Communications Pte Ltd Library JANUARY 2019 ISSN 1793-5431 (PRINT) ISSN 2010-0027 (ONLINE) www.nlb.gov.sg /golibrary January’s Picks Children & Parenting 04 Adults & Teens 08 Seniors 12 National Library 14 For more programmes, visit The LLiBrary 18 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary or just scan this! CONTENT Exhibitions 20 Dear Readers, You’ll be spoilt for choice with robotics workshops, maker programmes, Immersive Storytelling and “Enter this new year with a gratitude for this new chance more. Join us at VivoCity to celebrate the opening of Read This! to create your dreams.”– Avina Celeste Singapore’s latest mall library. Flip to pages 10 and 11 for more details. Alexandrian Review 22 What better way to begin 2019 than with the talks, workshops and activities we’ve got lined-up for you at Continue the celebrations by gearing up for the Lunar Preschoolers 23 our libraries. New Year at Chinese New Year Crafts Upcycling Workshop by Punggol CC WEC and ST*ART Series: Children 24 Take inspiration from former drug addict turned training Let’s Celebrate Chinese New Year! Both programmes Teens 25 consultant, Jix Sze’s incredible life story at Your Life, feature exciting craft activities that children will enjoy. Your Destiny, Make It Count! and find out how he Find out more on pages 4 and 6. Adults 26 turned his life around (page 18). Next, discover the roots of animation and how it has evolved at The Art & Finally, if you’re looking for your favourite book clubs Technology of Animation before treating yourself to a and other interesting programmes, head over to www. 'live' animation demonstration at the new nlb.gov.sg/golibrary or scan the QR code on this page Locations 27 library@harbourfront (page 9). for a full listing. Opening on 12 January, library@harbourfront features Editor: 200,000 titles, an extensive children’s zone and inviting Nazreen Begum reading lounges with a splendid view of Sentosa! All Rights Reserved. The National Library Board, Singapore disclaims all liability and responsibility for any loss caused to any person by any act or omission due to the material Independent advice and opinions expressed by the presenters do not denote endorsement by National Library Board (NLB), its staff, associates and affiliates. NLB contained herein. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, reserves the right to cancel or postpone any programmes without prior notice. All information is correct at the time of printing. photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher, the National Library Board, Singapore. For the latest updates, please visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 04 January 2019 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary January 2019 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 05 SUN 6 SUN 20 SAT 12 STRATEGIES TO FOCUS 当童心遇上诗意: “陶然众乐”诗歌分享会 JANUARY’S FOR PSLE ENGLISH 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm 6 January, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Programme Zone, Programme Zone, library@chinatown Sengkang Public Library 大朋友、小朋友, 你们知道什么是诗歌吗? 20 January, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm 你们喜欢诗歌吗? PICKS Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library 机会来了! 1月12日下午3点至4点, 在唐城图书馆, 六位来 Children & pARENTING Pick up tips on the techniques and knowledge 自陶然诗社的小朋友, 将以轻松、有趣的方式与大家分 needed to help your child ace the English language 享他们的诗作。 小诗人们将在当天演出集体创作的一部 SAT 5 SUN 6 SAT 12 SUN 13 SAT 5 SAT 12 examinations. Being proficient in the English language 短剧。此外, 他们还会现场朗诵自己的诗歌, 与大家“陶然 gives your child an edge to excel in English and other 众乐”。 南大中文学会戏剧巡回演出 SNORE WITH S’MORES subjects. Prepare them academically and emotionally 5 January, 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm 5 January, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm to face challenges ahead. Programme Zone, Programme Zone, Bishan Public Library Pasir Ris Public Library Speaker's Profile: 6 January, 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm 12 January, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Mrs Tan Chin Cheoh is the Principal of Golden Level 1, Programme Zone, Programme Room, Compass School, a private education institution which Jurong Regional Library Sembawang Public Library is enhanced-registered (ERF) with the Council for 12 January, 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Learn about the consequences of sleep deprivation Private Education (CPE) in Singapore. Programme Zone, and how to get a good night's sleep whilst engaging Ang Mo Kio Public Library in a fun and interactive session of pillow making with 13 January, Sunday, 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Project S’more. Programme Zone, SAT 12 SAT 26 Jurong West Public Library A community problem solving team from Raffles Girls’ 南洋理工大学中文学会将在图书馆呈现精彩的戏剧演出! School, Project S’more aims to improve sleep quality 这是中文学会一年一度的非营利性质活动, 多年来一直受 amongst youths. PARENT LEARNING CIRCLE: 到家长和小朋友的欢迎, 适合3至12岁的儿童参与。 SUPPORTING EMOTIONAL Participants under 9 years old are to be accompanied AWARENESS IN THE FAMILY 除了看表演, 小朋友也能玩一些趣味游戏, 还能在欢乐轻 by an adult. 12 January, 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm 松的气氛下认识新朋友, 学习如何与他人相处, 并了解团 Programme Zone, Yishun Public Library 队合作的重要性。 SAT 19 26 January, 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm SAT 5 Programme Room, CHINESE NEW YEAR CRAFTS Sembawang Public Library Every family has its own culture of handling feelings (KUTHUGALA KATHAI NERAM) UPCYCLING WORKSHOP from interpersonal conflict. Some families choose to 10.00 am – 10.30 am BY PUNGGOL CC WEC address conflict head on, while others may choose Activity Room, 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm to gloss over difficult feelings. This may sometimes Bishan Public Library Activity Room, lead to rivalry between siblings causing a build-up of Cheng San Public Library frustration that could hurt family communication. Go green with red packets this Chinese New Year! Conducted by Punggol Park CC WEC, learn how to At Parent Learning Circle, parents from all walks upcycle and reduce waste by making pussy willow of life come together to share and reflect on branches using old magazines and decorate them experiences with each of us finding little nuggets using lanterns made from leftover red packets. of wisdom on how we can restore harmony and well-being in our families. Suitable for participants aged 8 to 14 years old. Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary to register for programmes. Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary to register for programmes. 06 January 2019 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary JANUARY’S PICKS Children & pARENTING SAT 19 SAT 26 THE CLEVER TAILOR [MAKE IN THE COMMUNITY] 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm STRAWBOTICS WORKSHOP Level 3, Story Circle, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Bedok Public Library Programme Zone, Rupa Ram is a famous but poor tailor with an Marine Parade Public Library unfulfilled dream – to stitch something for his own Tinker with the basic elements of a robotic system family. When he receives a brand new saafa (turban), and gain an understanding of robot locomotion. he is inspired to do just that. Join author Srividhya Venkat as she shares about her new book, The Clever Be sure to download the Glicode app on your Tailor, a retelling of a European folktale. smartphone before the session. Suitable for participants aged 4 to 8 years old. Participants under 9 are to be accompanied by an adult. SAT 26 [EXPERT SERIES WORKSHOP]: BOOST YOUR CHILD’S LANGUAGE AND LITERACY SKILLS 10.00 am – 11.30 am Programme Zone, Central Public Library Discover how to boost your child’s brain development through language and communication, and pick up tips on key factors influencing language and literacy WED 30 development. ST*ART SERIES: LET’S CELEBRATE Speakers' Profiles: CHINESE NEW YEAR! Mrs Elsie Tan-Chua is an ECDA Fellow and Principal 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm of Living Sanctuary Kindergarten with 21 years of Level 3, Programme Room, experience. Ms Seri Rahayu Binte Ariff is a newly Bedok Public Library appointed ECDA Fellow and Executive Principal Chinese New Year is here again! Let’s celebrate this of PCF Sparkletots with more than 20 years of joyous occasion with an enchanting storytelling and experience. art and crafts session. Suitable for participants aged 4 to 8 years old. Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary to register for programmes. 08 January 2019 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary January 2019 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 09 JANUARY’S PICKS ADULTS & TEENS SAT 12 SAT 12 BRAVE GIRL NOT EATING STARTING FROM SCRATCH: 11.00 am – 11.30 am MAKING MUSIC AS A LATE STARTER SUN 13 FRI 18 SAT 19 Level 1, Programme Zone, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Jurong Regional Library Open Stage, THE ART & TECHNOLOGY TEENS GRAD PARTY 2019 Brave Girl Not Eating is a colourful recount of how a library@esplanade OF ANIMATION 18 January, 11.00 am – 5.30 pm teenage girl slipped slowly into the pits of anorexia Spend an afternoon with the Late Starters Orchestra 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm 19 January, 11.00 am – 5.30 pm nervosa, and most importantly how she managed to and see what really goes on in an adult beginner Programme 2, Level 1, Exhibition Area, pull herself out. string ensemble. library@harbourfront Ang Mo Kio Public Library Discover the roots of animation, how it has evolved Join us at Teens Grad Party 2019 to learn more about Suitable for teens, youths, parents and educators.
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