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21 JUN – 28 JULRead! Fest 2019Various venues and timings

NOW TILL 26 MAYWorld Book Dayand Literature Underthe April Sky 2019Various venuesand timings

Catch the thrilling finale as top local teams compete to emerge as Singapore’s national champion. The winning team will represent Singapore at the World Final.

POSB-Kids’ Lit Quiz™ is an annual literature competition for students aged 10 to 13 years old.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/KLQNationalFinal

This year, the sixth instalment of Read! Fest is anchored on the theme of Voyage. Book a trip with us and discover alternate forms of reading at Read! Fest 2019 programmes as we journey through space and time.

For more information, visit:http://bit.ly/NRMSG

World Book Day and Literature Under the April Sky is back! This year’s theme is“Read: Through the Past, Into the Future.”

Members of local reading clubs, educational and cultural groups will share various Chinese literary works at the libraries to spread their love of reading.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/NLBWBD2019

The Donors Gallery was set up to display a sample selection of items donated to the National Library with the hope of creating a sense of rootedness through the preservation of local heritage content and fulfilling the library’s function of being the national memory and repository of Singapore heritage materials in all formats.

For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/donorsgallery

ONGOINGDonors’ Gallery Level 10, National Library Building

FRI 12POSB-Kids’ Lit Quiz™: Singapore National Final 3.00 pm – 5.30 pmFestive Arts Theatre, Our Tampines Hub

She Was The Quiet OneAuthor: Michele CampbellCall no.: English CAM - [TH]All Rights Reserved, London: HQ, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2019.

Quincy: The Chameleon Who Couldn’t Blend inAuthor: Barbara DiLorenzoCall no.: Early Literacy Junior Picture Lending DIL All Rights Reserved, Little Bee Books, 2018.

AnimusAuthor: Antoine RevoyCall no.: English 741.5971 REV-[CMX]All Rights Reserved, New York: First Second, 2018.

怎么藏东西

Author: 王晓明Call no.: JP WXMAll Rights Reserved, 上海市 : 华东师范大学出版社, 2017.

Iblis Sudah Mati: Antologi Cerpen Nyala. Jilid 1Author: Noridah Kamari (editor)Call no.: SING Malay IBLAll Rights Reserved, Singapore: Unggun Creative, 2018.

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TUE 16The Encyclopaedia of the Digital Age | Histories Series7.00 pm – 8.30 pmLevel 5, Imagination and Possibility Rooms,National Library Building

Join Associate Professor Brendan Luyt as he unpacks the social context of Wikipedia in light of its potential to truly be a different kind of encyclopaedia.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/THSEncyclopaedia

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WED 8Digital Transformation in China’s Automotive Industry7.00 pm – 8.30 pmLevel 5, Possibility Room,National Library Building

Join Marcus Pang from Marcus Associates as he highlights the current trends and new value chain in the digital age of China’s automotive industry.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/EOADigital

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TUE 0929 Mar – 30 JunJubilee Photo Studio: Photographic Highlights from the National Archives10.00am – 9.00pmLobby, National Library Building

This exhibition showcases gems from the National Archives’ immense photograph collection and offers fascinating glimpses into life in Singapore from the 1890s to the 1980s. Complete your visit to this 1960s-inspired studio by taking a portrait with your family and friends.

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THU 9Archives Invites – Timothy P. Barnard7.00 pm – 8.00 pmLevel 3, Oldham Theatre National Archives of Singapore

Join Associate Professor Timothy Barnard as he takes us on a journey of how hidden sources can help illuminate the stories of imperial creatures, ranging from dogs and monkeys to cattle and horses, that were part and parcel of colonial Singapore.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/AITimothyP

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ONGOINGLaw of the Land: Highlights of Singapore’s Constitutional Documents10.00 am – 7.00 pm (Sat – Thu)10.00 am – 9.00 pm (Fri)Chief Justice’s Chamber and Office, National Gallery Singapore

The exhibition explores the history and development of Singapore’s constitution from Singapore’s founding as a British settlement in 1819 to its emergence as a sovereign republic in 1965. It features rare constitutional documents that capture key moments in Singapore’s constitutional history and also throw light on milestones in our island-nation’s history.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/LOTLNLB

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dedicated _________ _________ Zone.

2. A _________ _________, useful for seniors and older adults to magnify the text of their reading materials was piloted at Bedok Public Library.

3. Bukit Panjang Public Library was the first library to implement _________ on the front covers of books.

ACROSS 4. _________ worked with the National Library Board to design and

conceptualise the Verging All Teens (VAT) library at Jurong Regional Library.

5. Cheng San Public Library’s acquired _________ _________ includes sculptures and paintings of artists such as Ng Eng Teng, Iskandar Jalil and more.

6. Walking through the whole of _________ _________ Library will help you clock approximately 3,000 steps.

இந்திய நாட்டுப் பணபாடு

Author: செளரிCall no.: 305.894811 SOUஅனைத்து உரினைகளும் காப்புரினைக்கு உட்பட்டனை. ்பதிப்்பாளர்: செனனை, செது அலைி ்பிரசுரம், 2016.

April – June 2019

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WED 22Communities: Travel and Culture Explorers7.30 pm – 9.00 pmShare, library@orchard

Communities is an alternative learning environment in which you can pick up a plethora of skills by sharing and experimenting with others. This monthly series is built on the belief that teaching and learning can happen without a teacher.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/CommunitiesTC

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SUN 14Face the Music: Black Panther2.00 pm – 3.00 pmProgramme Zone,Jurong Regional Library

Marvel in the musical components of the blockbuster hit Black Panther. Learn about its chart topping soundtrack, musical textures and motifs at this music literacy series.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/FTMBlackPanther

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FRI 14 FRI 21Teens Only2.00 pm – 6.00 pmProgramme 2,library@harbourfront

Grab your friends and head over to Teens Only for a relaxing time with snacks, games and endless fun!

For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/TeensOnlyNLB

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TUE 9 Understanding Dementia2.00 pm – 3.00 pmActivity Room, Choa Chu Kang Public Library

What is the difference between dementia and forgetfulness? Learn about the signs and symptoms of dementia, and the lifestyle changes you can make to help reduce your risk of getting it.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/DementiaNLB

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SAT 13#TellStory63.00 pm – 5.00 pmAuditorium, Woodlands Regional Library

#TellStory is back! Season 6 will bring you on a dramatic journey filled with adventures and heartfelt messages. Enjoy dramatic interpretations of both classic and original scripts devised and written by students!

For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/TellStory6

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SAT 13Planning for Your Loved Ones with Special Needs2.00 pm – 4.00 pmProgramme Zone,Marine Parade Public Library

If you are a caregiver to a person with special needs, you may worry about the future and financial well-being of your dependant. Learn about how a Trust Service and CPF-SNSS nomination could help with the future care and financial security of your loved ones.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/PlanningSN

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SAT 18 Awaken the Reader in Your Child3.00 pm – 4.00 pmLevel 6, Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library

Pick up tips and tricks on how to spark passion for reading in your little one. Suitable for parents with children under 6 years old.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/AwakenReader

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SAT 29Stories for Creativity 2.00 pm – 2.45 pmProgramme Zone,Jurong Regional Library

Join Denis Tan as he shares ideas on how to kindle your child’s habits of creativity through picture books. He believes that the right stories and everyday play can inspire a confident curiosity.

Suitable for parents with children aged 4 to 6 years old.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/StoriesCreativity

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Customise your own uniquely designed paper elephant while learning about the significance of gifts in friendships. Then present your hand-crafted gift to a friend you appreciate. Brought to you by the S’pore Discovery Centre.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/IFDGiftofFriendship

SAT 13 International Friendship Day Craft Activity11.00 am – 3.00 pmLevel 2, Reading Stairs,Tampines Regional Library CHILDREN

SUN 12 Making Primary Science Easy11.30 am – 12.30 pmProgramme Zone,Pasir Ris Public Library

Making Primary Science Easy aims to help parents and children learn primary school science easily. The speaker will share the five phases of teaching and learning science, using an inquiry-oriented teaching and learning model with examples.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/ScienceEasy

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SAT 8, SUN 9Monstrous City10.00 am – 6.00 pmThe Plaza, National Library Building

Start the school holidays on a MONSTER-RIFIC note at Monstrous City. With performances, story readings, and exciting booths, you’re in for a fun-filled weekend!

For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/MonstersUnited

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MON 8, MON 15, MON 22, MON 29Fabulously Felted Monsters United3.00 pm – 5.00 pmProgramme Zone,Clementi Public Library

Get crafty and sew a finger puppet of your favourite Monsters’ United character! Participants must bring their own sewing needles and fabric-cutting scissors for each session.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/FeltedMonsters

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WED 24 Asian Giants:Spotlight on Chinaand India | A Librarian’s World7.00 pm – 8.00 pmLevel 5, Possibility Room, National Library Building

Join librarians Sharon Teng and Goh LeeKim as they highlight the current trends anddevelopments in China and India through theNational Library’s print and digital collections.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/ALWChinaIndia

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THU 9 Unleash Your Digital Business – Digital Presence & Massive Traffic12.30 pm – 1.30 pmLevel 3, Programme Area,The LLiBrary

This three-part series takes you through the six forces you need to create great digital business experiences quickly. In this second session, learn about digital presence that sells, and how to drive traffic to your digital business with creative tools and techniques.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/UnleashForces

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Join the Chairman of Changi Airport Group, Liew Mun Leong, as he explores industry trends in aviation and shares how the current global deficit in airport infrastructure will impact international connectivity.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/EOAAviationIndustry

THU 11 The AviationIndustry is Booming, but the World is Critically Short of Airports7.00 pm – 8.30 pmLevel 5, Possibility Room,National Library Building ADULTS

THU 25 Using Personality Diversity Awareness to Build Trust12.30 pm – 1.30 pmProgramme Area,The LLiBrary

Join Christopher Cherry as he takes youthrough the basics of Equilibria’s proprietarypersonality diversity awareness andmanagement systems to help you understanddiverse personalities and build trust.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/PersonalityDiversity

FRI 31Taking Risks, Making Possibilities: A Maker’s Journey 7.00 pm – 9.00 pmProgramme Zone, Adults’ & Teens’ Zones,Bukit PanjangPublic Library

Hear the inspiring story of Robin Oh, a makerpreneur who started his journey at 23 years old. The co-founder of Designed, a carpentry design studio, Ho now seeks to encourage educators to empower students to step out of the box, as well as to inspire and mentor youths to find greater meaning in their passions.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/MakersJourney

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THU 18 How to Turn Potential into Performance12.30 pm – 1.30 pmLevel 3, Programme Area,The LLiBrary

How do you tap into the latent potential of your employees to maximise their performance? Join Chris Chew as he shares a ground breaking tool and process utilised by professionals to identify thinking assets and liabilities for success.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/PotentialPerformance

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THU 23Presenting for Purpose12.30 pm – 1.30 pmLevel 3, Programme Area,The LLiBrary

Find out how you can make your presentation impactful and valued. Join Joseph Wong as he goes through the Seven Certain Steps to Delivering Effective Presentations.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/PresentingForPurpose

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SAT 1Make in The Community: Layered Diorama Workshop2.00 pm – 4.00 pmProgramme Zone, Adults’ & Teens’ Zones, Bukit Panjang Public Library

Learn how to construct your own layered diorama using laser-cut cardboard pieces. Then illuminate the dioramas with LED lights for a beautiful effect.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/LayeredDiorama

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SAT 8 Just Teddy11.30 am – 12.00 pmProgramme Zone,Marine Parade Public Library

Follow Just Teddy on his quest to find where he belongs in this dance-theatre performance based on Emily Lim’s charming tale. This interactive show allows children to play a part in constructing the story alongside their parents. Suitable for participants aged 2 to 4 years old and their parents.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/JustTeddyNLB

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THU 20SkillsFuture for Digital Workplace12.30 pm – 1.30 pmLevel 3, Programme Area,The LLiBrary

Join us for a special preview of the SkillsFuture for Digital Workplaceworkshop: a fun, interactive, and engaging experience designed to help you step out of your comfort zone to try new technologies in a safe environment.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/SkillsFutureLL

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THU 27Be a More Effective and Fulfilled Person12.30 pm – 1.30 pmLevel 3, Programme Area,The LLiBrary

Join Andrew as he debunks the misconceptions about growth, and learn how it may be holding you back from becoming a more effective and fulfilled person.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/moreeffective

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SAT 22 Protection of Harassment Act2.30 pm – 4.00 pmProgramme 2,library@harbourfront

Find out how the Protection of Harassment Act 2014 protects you, and learn more about the various protective mechanisms available. This talk will focus on issues of harassment, unlawful stalking, cybercrime and Internet-related offences. To register, visit: http://bit.ly/ProtectionHA

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SAT 1, SAT 15,SAT 22Playmaker:Learning With Tech Toys For Kids!11.00 am – 12.00 pmPIXEL Labs@NLB, Tampines Regional Library

Robotics offers a playful and collaborative way for children to engage with foundational technology and engineering concepts during their formative early years. Let little ones be exposed to computational thinking and robotics through developmentally-appropriate technology toys such as BeeBot, KIBO and more.

To register, visit: https://bit.ly/PlaymakerTech

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SAT 15Preparing Your Will to Prevent Family Conflicts11.00 am – 12.30 pmProgramme Room,Bedok Public Library

Making a will is an often neglected part of estate-planning. Many are not aware of the adverse consequences of not having a valid will until it is too late. Hear true stories and learn from a practising lawyer on the importance of having a will.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/PreventConflict

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SAT 4Who Will Take Care of You when You Are Mentally Incapacitated? 11.00 am – 12.30 pmLevel 6, Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library

How do you prepare for the unexpected? Learn about Advance Care Planning, and how you can empower your loved ones to care and make decisions for you, should you unexpectedly fall very ill one day.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/WhoWiIlTakeCare

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Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary to register for programmes.

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FRI 3Yoga in the Sea 3.00 pm – 4.00 pmProgramme Zone, Sengkang Public Library CHILDREN

Let little ones build strength and flexibility as they try out yoga poses from a book in this engaging and relaxing session. Suitable for participants aged 4 to 6 years old.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/YogaSea

SAT 25 APSN Tanglin Drama: Choose Green, Think Green, Grow Green10.30 am – 11.30 amProgramme Zone,Marine Parade Public Library

Find out about the importance of helping those in need through APSN Tanglin School’s performance of Hemi and the Whale by Ronald Bacon. The audience can also partake in a hands-on activity at the end of the performance.

To register, visit: http://bit.ly/APSNTanglin

WED 15Digital Clinic for Seniors2.00 pm – 5.00 pmProgramme Zone,Clementi Public Library

Have questions about your smartphone? Get them answered by our volunteers who will share tips on how to make your smartphone work better. Get help on phone settings, Facebook, WhatsApp and more!

For more information, visit:http://bit.ly/DigitalClinicS

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