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Children & Parenting 04 Adults & Teens 09 Seniors 12 National Library 17 For more programmes, visit The LLiBrary 19 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary or just scan this!

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Exhibitions 20 Dear Readers,

Whether you enjoy sedentary or fast-paced activities, End the month off by winding down at The First Print: Read This! choose from the variety of programmes we’ve got lined up Stories and Legends of Early Singapore. Discover the for you at the libraries this March. timeless tales of Sejarah Melayu, such as the strong man Alexandrian Review 22 Badang and the attack of the garfish, that continue to If stress has been a common denominator in your life, it enchant writers and readers everywhere. More details on Preschoolers 23 might be time to learn how to use it to your advantage. pages 14 – 16. Join Dr Douglas Kong as he shares how stress can help you Children 24 become more resilient in Conquering Stress – Making It Lastly, wondering where the other programmes you know Teens 25 Fun (page 19). Then pick up tips on breathing and balance and love are? Fret not, our whole programme line up can at Yoga for All Ages (page 11) to complete the journey of be found in the Go Library portal. Scan the QR code on Adults 26 renewing and rejuvenating yourself. this page or head to www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary to sign up for your favourites! We know little ones need to relax too! Let your kids Locations 27 have fun while building up their knowledge of water Editor: conservation at the World Water Day Roadshow! Nazreen Begum Both children and adults will enjoy meeting Water Wally while taking part in a day of fun-filled activities at Look out for Go Library in a new look library@harbourfront. While you’re at it, why not head and format from April 2019. to Introductory Robot Programming (mBot-Scratch) [Playwithtech] to play with robots? Flip to pages 4 and 5 for details.

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 March 2019 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary March 2019 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 05 MARCH’S

PICKS SAT 9 SUN 10 SAT 16 SUN 24 Children & NEA ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP 9 March, 11.00 am – 1.00 pm pARENTING Activity Room, Cheng San Public Library SAT 9 FRI 22 SAT 9 10 & 24 March, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm FRI 8 SAT 9 SAT 16 Level 6, Programme Zone, INTRODUCTORY ROBOT LOVING RELATIONSHIPS Tampines Regional Library PROGRAMMING (mBOT-SCRATCH) MAKE SMART BRAINS EARLY READ CARNIVAL 16 March, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm [PLAYWITHTECH] 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm March 8 & 9, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm Programme Zone, 9 March, 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Programme Zone, Programme Zone, Pasir Ris Public Library 22 March, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Sengkang Public Library Pick up energy saving tips and explore sources of Woodlands Regional Library Programme 2, Join Ms Candice Chiew, the Chief Sprouter of renewable energy through activities such as building a March 16, 10.00 am – 2.00 pm library@harbourfront Love Sprouts, as she shares on the Exhibition Area, solar toy car or solar lamp. Excited about our robot display at following topics: Toa Payoh Public Library library@harbourfront? Learn how to take control of • Science behind a child's brain development Join us for a day of exciting sensory and literacy Conducted by the National Environment Agency (NEA). the mBot with Scratch or C programming. • How love shapes a child's brain activities that will challenge your child. Suitable for participants aged 6 to 12 years old. • 4 practical steps to connect with your child Participants are required to bring their own laptops or Complete all 4 stations of play and borrow 6 books mobile devices. Love Sprouts is a social enterprise that aims to including one Mother Tongue Language book to promote the importance of strong stable relationships redeem a pencil case with colour pencils. between parents and their children.

SAT 9 SAT 16 Suitable for parents with children up to 6 years old. SAT 9 SAT 23 EP READY KIDS: EMERGENCY POETRY IN FOCUS PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP SUN 10 9 March, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm 9 March, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 23 March, 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm Programme Zone, SAY ‘NO’ TO STRANGERS Multi-Purpose Room, Pasir Ris Public Library 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Central Public Library 16 March, 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Activity Room, Why do clouds ‘wander’? Why does my teacher say Activity Room, Cheng San Public Library that ‘the road is not taken’? Why is the tiger ‘burning SAT 9 Geylang East Public Library We are surrounded by strangers daily, some of whom bright’? 16 March, 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm may be harmful and untrustworthy. Learn how to WORLD WATER DAY ROADSHOW Programme Zone, identify dangerous strangers in this child safety talk. Your child will be introduced to Literature as a subject 11.00 am – 4.00 pm Jurong West Public Library in secondary school. Gain an understanding and Lobby, Little kids can play a part in emergencies too! Learn The following points will be covered: appreciation of poetry with staff from the English library@harbourfront about fire safety, dengue prevention and community • How to differentiate between trustworthy and Language and Literature Branch (MOE), and pick up Learn about the importance of water conservation vigilance. dangerous strangers ideas on how to bond with your child through poetry! and how you can do your part. Meet Water Wally and • Where and how to find trustworthy strangers enjoy a day of fun-filled activities! Brought to you by the People’s Association (PA). when in need of help Suitable for parents and children aged • What to do when approached by a stranger 12 to 14 years old. Brought to you by Public Utilities Board (PUB). Suitable for participants aged 4 to 8 years old. • Child abduction and kidnapping prevention

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 March 2019 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary March 2019 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 07 MARCH’S PICKS Children & pARENTING TUE 19 WED 20 THU 21 FRI 22 STORYTELLING IN SINGAPORE SIGN LANGUAGE 19 March, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm SUN 17 Activity Zone, Stage Area, Jurong Regional Library MUZART PRESENTS: 20 March, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm SAT 23 SAT 30 THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Activity Room, 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Ang Mo Kio Public Library Level 1, Programme Zone, STORIES FOR CREATIVITY EARLY CHILDHOOD 21 March, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm 2.00 pm – 2.45 pm DEVELOPMENT & LEARNING Jurong Regional Library Programme Zone, Go on a special storytelling journey with Muzart! Level 1, Programme Zone, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Pasir Ris Public Library Featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle; Jurong Regional Library Programme Zone, 22 March, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Join Denis Tan as he shares ideas on how to kindle participants will also learn how to make caterpillar Sengkang Public Library Programme Zone, your child's habits of creativity through the power of Do you know what the main motor and speech wooden pegs and butterfly bookmarks. Sengkang Public Library picture books. He believes that the right stories and milestones for young children are? How do you

Join the Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) everyday play can inspire a confident curiosity. identify delayed development? Join Aneesa Ansari as Suitable for participants aged 4 to 10 years old. as they share stories such as The Gingerbread Man she shares how you can use play to help meet these and Cinderella. You can also pick up some Singapore Suitable for parents with children aged milestones. After the session, bring developmental Sign Language along the way. 4 to 6 years old. checklists home for use. TUE 19 Established in 1955, SADeaf serves the Deaf and About the speaker: [DDC 500] SCIENCE-TASTIC Hard-of-hearing community in Singapore. Aneesa Ansari is a fully registered paediatric SAT 23 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm physiotherapist with more than 8 years of experience. Programme Zone, She has vast experience dealing with children from WED 20 #REALORNOT Marine Parade Public Library infant to young adults with various needs and Do you know how information books are classified TOTAL DEFENCE ROADSHOW PAT'S SCHOOLHOUSE abilities. in the library? Join us as we bring you through the 1.30 pm – 2.00 pm KOVAN READERS' THEATRE Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDC) of 500s. Programme Zone, 11.30 am – 12.30 pm Suitable for parents with children aged up to Then be thrilled be the wonders of science with Woodlands Regional Library Programme Zone, #RealOrNot focuses on a father and his son, and what 6 years old. experiments. Serangoon Public Library roles they play to maintain cyber-security. All his life, Reader’s Theatre is a way of sharing a story using the son has been told to listen to authority figures a script adapted from literature. Readers bring the like his teacher and father. In a national crisis, will the text to life through vocal characterization, facial son choose to believe the father who loves him or the expressions, and some gestures. facts that seem to contradict him?

Fractured fairy tales such as Little Red and the Kind Brought to you by S'pore Discovery Centre. Hearted Little Pig and Mandarin stories will also be presented by Pat’s Schoolhouse Kovan’s Kindergarten 2 students.

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[GET PROFESSIONAL] WRITING WINNING PROPOSALS 4 March, 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Programme Zone, Sengkang Public Library 5 March, 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Programme Zone, Yishun Public Library 15 March, 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library Be exposed to the techniques of planning and organising a proposal. Then learn how to hone language and tone to make your service, product, or solution more compelling to readers! SAT 9

Participants will plan and write a proposal with the A LIBRARIAN'S WORLD – FEMINISM instructor. & LEOTARDS: COMIC BOOKS AS THE MIRROR OF SOCIETY Conducted by Mr Firdaus Salim, a highly sought-after 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm instructor who has conceptualised numerous strong Programme Zone, and convincing proposals for his clients ranging from Central Public Library government agencies to SMEs and MNCs in the Join Associate Librarian Marcus Leong in a discussion private sector. about the social issues highlighted in comic books, especially on the representation of women and the reflection of feminist movements in these books. Listen as he shares examples and related titles available in our libraries.

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary to register for programmes. 10 March 2019 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary March 2019 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 11 MARCH’S PICKS ADULTS & TEENS

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TYPES OF LIFE INSURANCE [MAKE IN THE COMMUNITY] YOGA FOR ALL AGES ROBOT CIRCUS FOR ADULTS – 11.00 am – 12.30 pm DESIGN MAKING WORKSHOP 11.00 am – 12.00 pm SPACE RIFLEMAN [PLAYWITHTECH] Programme Zone, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Level 3, Programme Room, 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm Toa Payoh Public Library Programme Room, Bedok Public Library Programme 1, Learn about various types of life insurance, namely: Sembawang Public Library Led by Active SG trainers, participants will discover library@harbourfront • Term, Design Making is an essential component in the more about balance and breathing through simple A distant planet. A deadly conspiracy. • Whole Life Design Thinking process. Learn the fundamentals yoga poses. Two earthbound ships remain. • Endowment of Design Thinking and Making and how it can be Only one will be deemed the Ultimate Survivor! • Investment-Linked Products applicable in real life. Then gain hands-on experience This programme is conducted in collaboration with in using different prototyping tools Active SG Bedok. Introducing a new style of gameplay that brings Gain insights into their features, benefits and cost and for intuitive making as you build your own future together competition, teamwork, strategy and how they can be used to meet various financial goals. smart city. excitement. In a head-to-head battle, players (working in a team of 3) have to knock down all of the SUN 17 Organised by the MoneySENSE-Singapore Participants must download the Glicode app on their opponents pins to be declared the winner. Polytechnic Institute for Financial Literacy. smartphones before the workshop. [SINGAPORE DESIGN WEEK X LIBRARY@ORCHARD] SIGN OF THE TIMES: A TALK & SUN 10 SAT 16 SUN 31 WORKSHOP TO RE-IMAGINE SAT 23 SINGAPORE’S DESIGN VERNACULAR CODE A COLLABORATIVE ROBOTIC ARM FINANCIAL PLANNING BEGINS NOW WHEN THE DEAL TURNS SOUR 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm WITH X-ARM [PLAYWITHTECH] 16 March, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm 11.30 am – 1.00 pm Imagine, [PIXEL LABS@NLB] Activity Room, Programme Zone, library@orchard 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm Cheng San Public Library Join us on a pictorial journey through the streets Serangoon Public Library Find out about some of the common unfair practices Level 4, PIXEL Labs@NLB, 31 March, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm of Singapore and explore examples of Singapore’s under the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act Tampines Regional Library Programme Zone, vernacular design on old signboards and buildings, Experience Industry 4.0 as you learn how to program (CPFTA), ways for consumers to seek recourse, and Pasir Ris Public Library with a focus on The Warehouse Hotel, recipient of a robotic arm that can work alongside humans. Assess your financial situation using financial the role of the Consumer Association of Singapore P*DA 2018 Design of the Year. Afterwards, get hands- calculators and ratios. Learn how to manage your (CASE). This talk will also cover lease, sale and on in a workshop segment to re-imagine Singapore’s Participants are required to bring their own writing resources and implement a financial plan to reach purchase of property and the role of the Council for future vernacular. materials and electronic devices if they wish to save your financial goals. Estate Agencies (CEA). the codes created during the workshop. Conducted by Vikas Kailankaje, Lecturer in Design Organised by the MoneySENSE-Singapore Communication at LASALLE. Suitable for participants aged 15 years old and above. Polytechnic Institute for Financial Literacy. About the President*s Design Award (P*DA): The President*s Design Award (P*DA) is a biennial award and is Singapore’s highest honour for designers and designs across all disciplines.

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[TOYL] 言情茶会 [TOYL] L.I.T.S TECHSHARE – CODING WITH GOLDEN SERIES WORKSHOP 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm (LEARNING I.T FOR SENIORS) CLUB MICROBIT-BASED MOBILE ROBOT 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Programme Zone, 2.30 pm – 5.00 pm PLATFORM AND ROBOTICS ARM Level 3, Programme Room, library@chinatown Programme Zone, 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm Bedok Public Library 沦落青楼的家败千金，穿越时空的淘气萌妃，受主摆布 Bishan Public Library Programme 2, Learn about depression and dementia in older people 的美艳特工，或冲破封建的妙手医女。。。谁最能让您 Get a chance to make new friends, learn about library@harbourfront at this insightful talk jointly organised with SingHealth 心动呢？言情茶会诚意邀您出席这场特备的小说分享及 information technology and how it can be applied to How do robots make our lives easier? Participants will – Bedok Polyclinic. 交流会，并借机结交一群志同道合的新朋友。我们不见 your daily life at L.I.T.S (Learning I.T for Seniors) club. learn how robots affect our daily lives and some basic 不散。 techniques to control robots. Suitable for particpants aged 50 years old and above.

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[TOYL] 潘老师带您学串珠 [TOYL] PREPARING YOUR WILL [TOYL] PROTECT YOURSELF [TOYL] PASS IT ON BEADING WITH PAULINE TO PREVENT FAMILY CONFLICTS FROM HARASSMENT WITHOUT A HASSLE 10.00 am – 1.00 pm 10.30 am – 12.00 pm 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm Level 6, Programme Zone, Programme Zone, Programme Zone, Activity Room, Tampines Regional Library Woodlands Regional Library Yishun Public Library Choa Chu Kang Public Library 想要学习制作串珠小饰品吗？由热心的义工潘老师指 Making a will is an important but often neglected Gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal Conducted by Family Legacy Private Limited, a 导，让您感受串珠艺的乐趣。 part of estate-planning. Some are not aware of the framework set out in the Protection of Harassment licensed company that specialises in Will & Estate adverse consequences such as higher cost and longer Act 2014. Hear true stories from a practising lawyer Planning, this talk will cover topics such as: Want to learn how to bead simple decorations and waiting time to access the estate if a valid will is not and learn about: • Educating people on the importance and benefits of accessories? Join our spirited volunteer Pauline as she presented, should one pass on. Hear true stories and • What the act aims to protect you from, with a having a will done guides you through the wonderful world of beading. learn from a practising lawyer on the following: particular focus on issues such as harassment, • The process of writing a will • What a will is and why you should have one unlawful stalking, cybercrime & Internet • Clarify who witnesses, executors and beneficiaries • Who should be in a will related offences of the will are, and the types of legal obligations • Why appointing an executor and guardian • The various protective mechanisms available and implications that come with it are important under the act. • Intestate Succession Act (when there is no will done) • What assets can you give in a will • Share real life examples of problems and family disputes when there was no will in place

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EDUCATION IN THE CITY A LIBRARIAN’S WORLD – 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm IMPRESSIONS OF NATURE: Level 5, Possibility Room, ARTISTIC ENCOUNTERS WITH NATURE National Library Building 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm This series presents perspectives from researchers Level 5, Possibility Room, who work in Singapore schools to enable parents to National Library Building better understand education issues and gain practical Ever wondered what librarians do? In this series of tips on how to help their children. monthly talks, find out what makes our librarians tick as they share highlights of their work from the collections of the National Library.

TUE 12 TUE 26 Join Librarians Kong Leng Foong and Nadia Ramli as they share their experiences of curating Impressions HISTORIES SERIES – [THE HISTORY OF of Nature, a display featuring resources, such as THE BOOK AND READING] artworks and poetry, from the National Library’s arts 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm collection. Level 5, Imagination and Possibility Rooms, National Library Building ‘The history of the book and reading’ series explores WED 27 the book as both a material and an imaginative object, as well as the rich range of encounters that are ARCHIVES UNLOCKED possible between reader and text. 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm Level 5, Possibility Room, National Library Building Curious about what goes on in the National Archives of Singapore? Join us in this monthly series of talks, as we unlock stories of our nation through the Archives’ collections.

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary to register for programmes. March 2019 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 19 MARCH’S PICKS THE LLiBrary

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EXTREME OWNERSHIP CONQUERING STRESS – 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm MAKING IT FUN Level 3, Programme Area, 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm The LLiBrary Level 3, Programme Area, The main reason for failure of The LLiBrary businesses, professions and careers is Many people view stress as undesirable the lack of ownership. Many people lack ownership and unpleasant; which could cause harm to the body. of the tasks they are assigned to. They find excuses This is not entirely true. In this presentation, stress to not perform their tasks, resulting in disastrous is shown to be useful for survival. This is particularly results. A handful of them are dedicated and applicable in modern life; with new emphasis on demonstrate Extreme Ownership, resulting in success productivity, competition and success. A model of for themselves, their teams and the organisation that stress management will be presented to understand they work for. This talk will look at why majority of the the experience of stress to be a strengthening populace consider their assigned tasks casually, and process. The experience of stress can be evaluated few take them seriously enough to take through an individual’s cognitive coping mechanism. Extreme Ownership. You will learn how to regulate stress and use it to your advantage to function efficiently.

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UNLEASH YOUR DIGITAL AN INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS – DIGITAL MENTAL HEALTH BUSINESS INTENSIVE 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm – MULTI-CHANNEL Level 3, Programme Area, MARKETING: HOW TO The LLiBrary CREATE AN EFFECTIVE What are some of the signs and STRATEGY symptoms of mental health distress? Do we know 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm where we should go if we suspect something may be Level 3, Programme Area, wrong? As family, friends or co-workers, where can The LLiBrary we learn about creating a supportive environment for In this talk, discover effectiveness of multi-channel those journeying towards recovery? marketing and learn how to use it to maximize the overall buying experience for your customers. This talk looks at the idea of health, key indicators of wellness and includes several fundamentals for improving our sense of well-being.

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary to register for programmes. The ArtsSpace,acosycornerreimagined tobring The EyeonAsiaresource centre showcasesthe THE ARTS SPACE: THE STORY OFTHENATIONAL LIBRARY Flora Library From BookstoBytes:The StoryoftheNational through three trails: to ASEANcountries,ChinaandIndia,whichhave welcome toreflect, explore andcreate. Singapore asanintegral partofSingapore’s cultural In thisseason,explore thebeautyandmoments in Nestled withinLevel8oftheNationalLibraryis National Library’s collectionsandresources related and socialfabric.Theexhibitiontracesthehistory Level 8,LeeKongChianReference Library, Level 7,LeeKongChianReference Library, Level 5,Promenade, E FROM BOOKSTOBYTES: learning needsofthenation. curated reads, TheArtsSpaceisaplacewhere allare our richartscollectiontolife.Featuringcarefully of theNationalLibrarySingapore from 1823till information, pleasevisitwww.eyeonasia.sg Ongoing Ongoing National LibraryBuilding Now –April2019 National LibraryBuilding National LibraryBuilding IMPRESSIONS OFNATURE nature ascaptured byartists,poetsandperformers been curatedbyourreference librarians.Formore rich historyandhowitsfunctionhasevolvedwiththe present. Learn interesting snippetsofthelibrary’s exhibitIons YE NATIONAL ARCHIVES SINGAPORE NATIONAL LIBRARY 20 March 2019www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary and

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The gallerydisplaysthebooks,letters,calligraphic video recordings ofthewritersintwomultimedia Donors Gallery their heritagecollectionstotheNationalLibrary. through thepreservation oflocalheritagecontent Singapore’s literarypioneers.Someprominent writers works, manuscripts,photographsandportraitsof with thehopeofcreating asenseofrootedness awards. Inaddition,visitorscanappreciate audioand and fulfillingthelibrary’s functionofbeingthe SINGAPORE LITERARY PIONEERS Level 11,Promenade, Level 10,LeeKongChianReference Library, screens. selection ofitemsdonatedtotheNationalLibrary Ongoing Ongoing National LibraryBuilding National LibraryBuilding DONORS’ GALLERY have alsodonatedtheirpens,typewritersandliterary more Singaporeans willbeencouragedtodonate heritage materialsinallformats.Itisalsohopedthat national memoryandrepository ofSingapore wassetuptodisplayasample There are20placesavailable onafirstcome, There are20placesavailableonafirstcome, The exhibitionisorganisedbytheNationalArchivesof The exhibitionfeaturesrareconstitutionaldocuments 10.00 am–9.00pm(Friday) 10.00 am–7.00pm(SatThuandPublicHolidays) Join ourcurator-ledInsightsToursanddocent-led Law oftheLand:HighlightsSingapore’s 2 and16March ,4.30pm–5.30pm, 22 March, 6.30pm–7.30 Constitutional Documents that standardadmissioncharges apply.Visit ticketing togetanadmission sticker.Pleasenote ticketing togetanadmissionsticker.Pleasenotethat to itsemergenceasasovereignrepublicin1965. for moreinformation. Admission isfreeforSingaporeansandPRs;please from thecollectionsofNationalArchives www.nas.gov.sg/nas/Outreach/Exhibitions.aspx Singapore andtheNationalLibraryBoard,isheld Singapore andtheNationalLibrary,Singapore.The Singapore’s foundingasaBritishsettlementin1819 English. Highlights Tours.Alltoursarefreeandconductedin Office attheNationalGallerySingapore. at thehistoricformerChiefJustice’sChamberand and developmentofSingapore’sconstitutionfrom Meeting Point:Basement1, Tours Desk Counter,Meeting Point:Level1,Information Registration opens20minbefore eachtour Highlights Tour Padang Atrium served basis.Alltourparticipants mustfirstgotoB1 standard admissionchargesapply. served basis.AlltourparticipantsmustfirstgotoB1 LAW OFTHELAND:HIGHLIGHTS Insights Tour constitutional historyandalsothrowlighton documents capturekeymomentsinSingapore’s Chief Justice’s ChamberandOffice, ONGOING Public Programmes Public holidaysandEveofPHwillfollowthe National GallerySingapore OF SINGAPORE’SCONSTITUTIONAL DOCUMENTS proceed totheB1ticketingforanadmissionsticker. milestones inourisland-nation’shistory. operating hoursofthedayitfallson. Admission toprogrammes isfree and opentoallunless otherwisestated.Visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary toregister for programmes.

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*Open duringPublicHolidaysexceptonthefirst 12.00 pm–5.30(Sun) 16 and30March, 11.30am–12.30pm Tours arenotavailableonPublicHolidays. There are20placesavailableonafirstcome, There are20placesavailableonafirstcome, The exhibitionpresentstheeventsandmemories Join ourwalkintoursledbyvolunteerguidestolearn Tuesday toFriday:2.30pm–3.30 Surviving theJapaneseOccupation:War andits Legacies forthelatesttourschedules. Visit www.nas.gov.sg/formerfordfactory OCCUPATION: WARANDITS 9.00 am–5.30pm(Tuesday –Sunday) 9.00 am–5.30pm(MonSat) during thisperiodinourhistory. and publishedmaterials,theexhibitionhighlights SURVIVING THEJAPANESE and 3.30pm–4.30 day ofChineseNewYear Closed: Mondays ONGOING Occupation ofSingapore,andthelegacies Saturday &Sunday: 11.00am–12.00pm served basis. served basis. stories behindtherichcollectionsondisplay. surrounding theBritishsurrender,Japanese war. Throughoralhistoryaccounts,archivalrecords where theBritishforcessurrenderedunconditionally more aboutwaranditslegacies,discoverthe presented bytheNationalArchivesofSingaporeat Meeting Point: Level 1, Information Counter Meeting Point:Level1,Information Mandarin GuidedTour (60min) Counter Meeting Point:Level1,Information Singapore 588192 English GuidedTour (60min) Former FordFormer Factory, 351UpperBukitTimahRoad the diverseexperiencesofpeopleinSingapore to theImperialJapaneseArmyon15February1942. the historicFormerFordFactory.Thisisplace Daily GuidedTours isapermanentWorldWarTwoexhibition

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A convenience store is easily Murata reveals the heart of social defined as “not merely a place conventions in Japan, not only where customers come to buy concerning women, but also of practical necessities, it has to READ the men – as she reveals through be somewhere they can enjoy the thoughts of Shiraha, a man and take pleasure in discovering who applied to work in the store things they like”. A convenience when Furukura was already 36 store woman, on the other hand, THIS! years old. He too, like Furukura is harder to define although the is single. He too does not have Many Moons Watch the Cookie! The Prince and the Witch and answer seems so simple and BOOK REVIEW a proper job. He is tall – almost Author: Rémi Courgeon Author: Nancy Cote the Thief and the Bears straightforward as, “a woman By THE ALEXANDRIAN six foot – and awkward. Furukura Call No.: Early Literacy Call No.: Early Literacy Author: Alastair Chisholm who works in a convenience and the other workers soon Picture Books COU Picture Books COT Call No.: Early Literacy store”. Sayaka Murata introduces find that Shiraha is weird. When Picture Books CHI the reader to a range of people Furukura, out of curiosity, asked who work in a convenience store, him why he had gone there male and female, managers to work, he merely replied, and workers, so the idea of a “marriage hunting”. His fellow convenience store woman is workers and the manager found easily reaffirmed in the women him stalking female customers who work there; but that is only and since he was not particularly because the reader is perceiving diligent in his work, he was soon READ a convenience store woman from asked to leave. the norms of society. The weight of social expectations Murata skilfully introduces the is keenly felt by both Furukura THIS! character of Keiko Furukura, and Shiraha. The only difference and gradually makes the reader Shiraha tells her is that being PRESCHOOLERS Convenience Store Woman Before I Leave Mouse & Frog realise that conventional eyes male, his shelf-life is longer. Both Author: Jessixa Bagley Author: Deborah Freedman only lead to conventional ideas Author: Sayaka Murata know that by convention, they Call No.: Early Literacy This book is also available in digital format Call No.: Early Literacy via NLB's eReads Portal: eresources.nlb.gov.sg and wisdom, and in doing so, Call no.: English MUR are like aliens. People are polite Picture Books BAG Picture Books FRE they do not see, and therefore, to them but talk behind their do not understand the idea of back. “Why is she not married?” individuality. “Why does she not have a applied to work at the store for proper job?” But the truth is When the story is being told, extra pocket money. She was that Furukura enjoys her job and Furukura is 36 years old and among the first staff members has never found a need to be unmarried. She does not of the store. She has since seen romantically involved with a man. have a proper job for she had many others come and go. The been working as a part-time store is now into “manager #8”. Out of the blue, she asks Shiraha convenience store woman Most were part-time workers just to move in with her. Will that end when the store, the Hiiromachi like Furukura herself. Furukura their isolation from society, or Station Smile Mart store, first started work there when she was will the hypocrisy of society (and opened for business. She had 18 years old, but now, aged 36, even themselves) be exposed? just enrolled into university. She she is still there. This is a small book with a heavy punch. 小乳牛淘淘. 丁零, 当啷, 咚隆 Mengenal Waktu: Libur Telah Tiba Author: 卡里娜·德布拉博 Author: A. Sitaresmi Call No.: JP Tamil 398.2 PUT [FOL] Call No.: JP BRA / Call No.: Malay JP 529 SIT-[BA] Early Literacy 4-6 BRA 24 March 2019 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary March 2019 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 25

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