TabLE Of COnTenTS Editor’s Note 01 Children’s Specials 02 Re-opening of Tampines Regional Library 12 Ang Mo Kio Public Library 32nd Anniversary 13 Molly the Mobile Library 14 Jiggle, Read & Rhyme 15 Recommended Reading 16 Storytimes 18 Super Storytastic 20 Our Locations 21 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 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, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written Scan this permission of the publisher, the National Library Board, Singapore. to visit Independent advice and opinions expressed by the presenters do not denote endorsement by National Library Board (NLB), its staff, GO Library associates and affiliates. NLB reserves the right to cancel or postpone any programmes without prior notice. All information is correct at the time of printing. For the latest updates, scan the QR code or visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary Happy National Day! Celebrate Singapore’s 52nd birthday with us at the libraries as we bring you a host of programmes that commemorate our shared history and identity! Start by checking out National Day Specials happening at Sengkang Public Library and National Day Special: Storytelling & Craft Session at Queenstown Public Library. Swap stories on Singapore and bring home something to remember the day by (pages 2 and 3). Next, explore the wonderful world of science with Extending Science Learning Experiences at Home and create snazzy gadgets like VR goggles and robots! Find out more about the programme, brought to you by Science Centre Singapore, on page 4. Take a trip down memory lane in Foam Printing with Malay Heritage Centre, pick up some facts about Singapore’s history and try your hand at printing with a twist (page 11)! Tampines Regional Library re-opens in Our Tampines Hub on 5 August! Join us for an exciting weekend of treasure hunts, ornament crafting and a special storytelling session with more details on page 12! Ang Mo Kio Public Library’s 32nd Anniversary celebrations (page 13) kicks off with a bang on 19 August! Swing by, share your thoughts about the library and get ready for a day of fun and excitement! Let the fireworks begin! Editor Marissa Heng Illustration and Design Graphic Masters & Advertising Pte Ltd 01 Children'sChildren's SpecialsSpecials PLAYTIME@LIBRARY 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 August, 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm 6, 13, 20 & 27 August, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Bukit Panjang Public Library, Stories Come Alive Room (Children's Zone) Join us for Playtime@Library! In this unstructured play programme, children and parents can learn, socialise and make new friends. Enjoy the books and variety of educational aids we have! For children aged 6 and below. Please note that this is a free and self-guided programme. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. LITTLE LIBRARY / TOts’ COVE 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 August, 4.30 pm – 5.00 pm Marine Parade Public Library, Programme Zone Bring your little ones to the Programme Zone to learn and explore. The room will be open just for them every Tuesday afternoon from 2 pm — 5pm. In Tots' Cove, fun activities for your toddlers will be conducted by our volunteers from 4.30 pm — 5 pm. Toddlers must be accompanied by an adult at all times. NatiONAL DAY SPECIALS 2 August, 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Sengkang Public Library, Programme Zone Explore Singapore’s history, celebrate our country’s achievements and take home a keepsake as a reminder of what makes our homeland unique. For children aged 4 to 8. 02 THE Captain DRUG BUster SHOW 4 August, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm Marine Parade Public Library, Programme Zone 5 August, 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm Jurong Regional Library, Activity Zone 12 August, 11.00 am – 11.30 am Toa Payoh Public Library, Programme Zone 12 August, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm Bedok Public Library, Programme Zone 13 August, 2.00 pm – 2.30 pm Geylang East Public Library, Activity Room 19 August, 10.30 am – 11.00 am Queenstown Public Library, Programme Zone Captain Drug Buster is on the hunt for the Candy Man, a dangerous man in disguise. He gives out irresistible treats to children, which are actually drugs, so that they will obey him in his evil plan to take over the world. Will Captain Drug Buster be able to recruit everyone’s help to capture the Candy Man or will there be children who will become part of his devious deeds? Brought to you by the Central Narcotics Bureau. [TWEENS] VIDEO GAMING at Sengkang PUBLIC LIBRARY 4, 11, 18 & 25 August, 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm Sengkang Public Library, Programme Zone Finally create a video game complete with your very own characters and storyline! Find out all about programming and learn how to design a game that’s fun for everyone! Participants are encouraged to attend all 4 sessions. For tweens aged 10 to 14. NatiONAL DAY SPECIAL: STORYTELLING & CRAFT SessiON 5 August, 10.30 am – 11.00 am Queenstown Public Library, Storytelling Corner Join us for exciting tales and fun crafts as we mark our nation’s birthday! For children aged 4 to 6. 03 This programme is for free admission however registration is required. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary. EXTENDING SCIENCE LEARNING EXPERIENCES at HOME 5 August, 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Sembawang Public Library, Programme Room Celebrate 40 years of mind-blowing events at Science Centre Singapore! Use activity kits at this special series of workshops to make solar toys, VR goggles or even automatons! Take part as parent-child teams to explore the wonders of science and hear about the facts you can learn in nature and man-made inventions. For children aged 12 and below. Each registration is for a parent-child pair. 让故事活起来! Stories Come Alive @NLB 周星衢基金儿童讲故事节目 Chou Sing Chu Foundation Chinese Storytelling 让孩童通过生动的讲故事节目，享受学华语的乐趣、激发想象力、培养良好价值观，度过一个充 实的周末！趣味故事，精彩童年，这是该欢笑，该想象的年龄。节目欢迎家长陪同。 Join storytellers from Chou Sing Chu Foundation in a series of fun-filled, interactive Chinese storytelling sessions. Stories told are suitable for children aged 4 to 10 and fun activities are included in every session. Parents are welcome to join in. 5 August, 12.00 pm – 12.30 pm 5 & 19 August, 11.30 am - 12.00 pm Toa Payoh Public Library, Tampines Regional Library, Activity Zone Early Literacy Section 13 August, 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm 26 August, 1.00 pm – 1.30 pm Cheng San Public Library, Sengkang Public Library, Open Stage Early Literacy Section 04 HAVE FUN WITH ORIGAMI! 5 August, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Cheng San Public Library, Activity Room Come join us for an origami workshop, and get to learn how to fold all sorts of origami models and further develop your origami skills. This workshop is suitable for participants age 6 and above. BABYWEARINGSG: BABYWEARING AND POstURE 6 August, 2.30 pm – 6.00 pm Sengkang Public Library, Programme Zone Wear your baby correctly and comfortably for both parent and child. Learn the importance of maintaining the right posture for babywearing and tips on wearing that help you achieve a healthy posture. This will be followed by Q&A, and new parents/parents-to-be will be able to try some of the carriers available in the market. Babywearing Singapore group will also hold their monthly Sling Meet after the talk, where new and current members of the group mingle and share their passion for carriers and children. For more information, check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/babywearingsg/ MEET THE AUTHOR & BOOK READING WITH RISHAV GUpta 12 August, 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Central Public Library, Treehouse Library Dreamagination is a book about a child's journey, and how ideas can come alive through the mere act of doodling. Catch Rishav Gupta, the 8-year-old author of Dreamagination at My Tree House and learn the inspiring story of how he followed his dreams and wrote a book children can identify with. 05 This programme is for free admission however registration is required. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary. STORYTELLING FOR THE YOUNG: THE ADVENTURES OF THE RAINBOW FISH 12 August, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Bishan Public Library, Activity Room The Drama Town Bus is taking everyone on a wondrous adventure as we look for friends to share our beautiful shiny scales with, just like the Rainbow Fish! Get your personalised fish with some help from students from ITE College Central (Early Childhood)! 儿童故事乐 Mandarin STORYTELLING (6-10) 12 & 26 August, 2.00 pm – 2.30 pm library@chinatown, Programme Zone 阅读.. 小朋友好!唐城图书馆欢迎你们来参加我们每月 . 的儿童故事乐。你将有机会听许多有趣生动的故 事。儿童故事乐无需登记，入场免费，座位有 限，欢迎大家踊跃参与。 BABY LAPSIT PROGRAMME 10 August, 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Tampines Regional Library, Programme Zone (Level 6) 15 August, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm Woodlands Regional Library, Everest Room 25 August, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm Jurong Regional Library, Programme Zone (Level 1) Join us for 30 minutes of bonding fun with your baby and engage your little one through meaningful play! Research has shown that from the time they are infants, children learn the patterns of language. Songs and rhymes play an important role in stimulating your baby’s language development. In this session, you will be introduced to simple songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that you can use to interact and bond with your baby at home.