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Oct – Dec 2019

LIBRARIANS’ PICKS!

The Good Egg Author: Jory John Call no.: English JOHAll Rights Reserved. New York: Harper Collins, 2019.

The Green CureAuthor: Alice PeckCall no.: English 615.535 PEC -[HEA]All Right Reserved, New York: CICO Books, 2019.

Lenny’s Book of EverythingAuthor: Karen FoxleeCall no.: English FOXAll Rights Reserved. Alfred A. Knopf, 2019.

我想给你打电话Author: 五味太郎Call no.: JP GOM 北京: 北京科学技术出版社, 2018.

ச�ோட்டுவும் பெருங்ோற்றும்Author: நந்தினதி நோயர்Call no.: JP TAMIL NAYஅனனத்து உோதினை்ளும் ்ோப்புோதினைக்கு உட்ெட்்டனை.Chennai, India: Tulika Publishers, 2017.

Tika Aksara MenariAuthor: Djohan A RahmanCall no.: Y SING DJOHak cipta terpelihara, Singapura: Mini Monsters Limited, 2018.

2 Nov – 30 Nov398.2 Storytelling Festival Fringe TourVarious times and locations

Join Roger Jenkins and other professional storytellers as they entertain the whole family with folk and fairy tales at a public library near you. This Fringe Tour is part of the fifth annual 398.2 Storytelling Festival 2019 happening on 1 Dec.

For more information, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-398-2-gl

ALL AGES

FRI 25, SAT 26Night at the Library Various activities from 8.30 pm to 12.30 amLevel 1 & Basement 1,National Library Building

From a Hantu and Hauntings guided tour to Tales from the Night storytelling sessions, and horror film screenings, join us as we explore the unknown that’s much closer to home than you think. For more information, visit: go.gov.sg/nl-natl-25and26oct

ADULTS

The Donors’ Gallery displays 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: go.gov.sg/nlb-donorsgallery

ONGOINGThe Donors’ Gallery10.00 am – 9.00 pmLevel 10, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library,National Library Building

ALL AGES

ALL AGES

ONGOINGSurviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies9.00 am – 5.30 pm daily, Closed on MondaysFormer Ford Factory

This is the place where the British forces surrendered unconditionally to the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942. Through oral history accounts, archival records and published materials, the exhibition presents the diverse experiences of the people of Singapore during this period of our history.

For more information, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-nas-fff

ADULTS

TUE 15 Dig Deeper into the Malay Audio-visual Records7.00 pm – 8.00 pmLevel 3, Oldham Theatre,National Archives of Singapore

Join senior librarian, Mohamed Salim as he shares some of these Malay archival records that trace the development of Singaporean Malays since the early 1900s.

This programme will be conducted in Malay.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nas-programme-15oct

ALL AGES

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

This 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 throws light on milestones in our island-nation’s history.

For more information, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-lotl

Join Rooky at Do or Doom, our Halloween special for children! Borrow 4 books to participate and make your own gooey slime, explore our mystery vaults, redeem a Rooky reward* and more!

*While stocks last.

For more information, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-do-or-doom-gl

4 Oct – 29 NovMonsters United: Do or Doom Various times and locations

CHILDREN

ALL AGES

Now till 22 Mar 2020On Paper: Singapore Before 186710.00 am – 9.00 pmLevel 10, Gallery,National Library Building

On Paper: Singapore Before 1867 brings together materials from an under documented period of Singapore’s history, allowing visitors to view, explore and examine them in the context of our historical narrative.

For more information, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-exhibitions

OCT

NOV

DEC

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SUN 15Think Lit: AI and Human Literature – Publishing and Reading in a Digital Age11.00 am – 12.30 pmMulti-Purpose Room,Central Public Library

ADULTS

What role does literature play in a world that’s dominated by Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Join Ethos Books Associate Publisher Ng Kah Gay as he tackles emergent technologies’ impact on reading habits, the publishing world and our roles as humans and readers.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-think-gl

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

THU 5Pushing through Boundaries of Potential to Create Positive Experiences12.30 pm – 1.30 pmProgramme Area, The LLibrary

Let life coach Amirah Azmi guide you to uncover your potential by overcoming self-made hurdles. Come find out how to conquer your shortcomings to create positive experiences and achieve your goals.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-pushing-gl

ADULTS

DEC

As you get older, your body takes a longer time to heal from illness and injury. Learn how to keep healthy without sacrificing new and positive experiences in this insightful session.

Suitable for participants aged 50 and above.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-body-gl

WED 11 You and Your Body2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone,Woodlands Regional Library SENIORS

THU 19ST*ART Series: Let’s be Merry!3.00 pm – 4.00 pmProgramme Room,Bedok Public Library

Ho, ho, ho! Spread the festive cheer by celebrating Christmas with stories and craft activities.

This parent-child programme is suitable for participants aged 4 to 8 years old.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-ss-xmas-gl

CHILDREN

FRI 6Timmy & Tammy at Sentosa: Storytelling Session & Excursion3.00 pm – 3.30 pmStories Come Alive,library@harbourfront

Join Timmy and Tammy on their adventures around Sentosa island in this interactive storytelling session. Parent-child pairs will also go on one-way trip to Nestopia at Siloso Beach, Sentosa at 3.30 pm.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-tt-sentosa-gl

CHILDREN

SUN 1家长讲座：你能给孩子最好的礼物是什么?3.00 pm – 4.30 pmProgramme Zone,Jurong Regional Library

主讲者：罗晨曦先生（新加坡南洋孔教会董事） 觉得孩子难教难理解，不确定该用什么方法教导他们？这个讲座将协助家长成长，了解对孩子最好的事物有哪些，并知晓相关的家庭教育书籍。 Join Sunny Luo, board member of the Nanyang Confucian Association, as he teaches you on how to help children navigate our world. To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-1dec-gl

PARENTING

SAT 7Know Your Medicine, Get it Right!2.00 pm – 3.00 pmProgramme 2,library@harbourfront

Keep yourself safe and healthy by learning more about your medication.

Gain tips on how to manage your medication to get the most out of it, and find out how your community pharmacists can help you. To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-medicine-gl

SENIORS

Specially catered to seniors, discover contemporary art through multilingual tours conducted in English, Chinese and Malay. Then cap it off with some kopi and teh (coffee and tea) at the end of the tour.

Conducted by Ezzam Rahman, joint winner of the President’s Young Talents 2015. This exhibition features the award-winning artist’s work, Is there any way I can be in your arms tonight. To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-kopiteh-gl

SENIORS

FRI 13 Kopi, Teh and Contemporary Art3.30 pm – 4.30 pmExhibition Area, Jurong Regional Library

SAT 7 Pro Series: Photography in Marketing Toys4.00 pm – 6.00 pmImagine,library@orchard

Big Storytelling doesn’t need a big budget. Go on a journey with Dillon the photographer and Plum the mail-bear, as they wander places with toy photography and anthropomorphism. Take a peek into the world of toy photography to see what makes a story come alive. Ponder a little harder and dream a little more, all before you press the shutter!

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-pro-dec-gl

ADULTS

THU 19Singapore Literature Book Club: The Eye of History by Robert Yeo7.00 pm – 8.30 pmMulti-Purpose Room,Central Public Library

Join Robert Yeo, a pioneer in Singapore literature, as he discusses his book, The Eye of History. Set in 1981, Sir Stamford Raffles leaves his pedestal by the Singapore River and pays a visit to Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew at the Istana. What follows is a wide-ranging discussion that illustrates just how very human Singapore’s two most towering figures were.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-slbc-dec-gl

ADULTS

Photo by Wesley Loh/Epigram Books

THU 5On Paper: A Special Maps Tour7.00pm – 8.00pmLevel 10, Gallery Entrance,National Library Building

Led by map research consultant Mok Ly Yng, this tour will highlight a selection of historical maps of Singapore from the On Paper: Singapore Before 1867 exhibition.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-onpaper-gl

ADULTS

Photo: Lianhe Zaobao

WED 6 Ceramah Memahami Angin Ahmar 10.30 am – 11.30 amProgramme Zone, Tampines Regional Library

Hadiri ceramah yang dianjurkan oleh Pasukan Peningkatan Perkhidmatan bagi Angin Ahmar (SSI). Mari kita pelajari mengenal pasti tanda-tanda angin ahmar dan langkah-langkah pencegahan.

Take better care of yourself and others by learning how to recognise and prevent strokes.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-anginahmar-gl

SENIORS

SAT 23, SUN 24Tweens S.T.E.A.M. Lab12.00 pm – 6.00 pmBasement 1, Children’s Section,Jurong Regional Library

Explore and tinker with hands-on and experiential activities related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) at this annual event.

Suitable for participants aged 10 to 14 years old.

For more information, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-tweenkerama-gl

TWEENS

SAT 16[SG Author Series] Maria Mahat: Ada Khazanah di Perpustakaan Kami!11.30 am – 12.30 pmEverest Room,Woodlands Regional Library

Ikuti Mahir dan kawan-kawannya meneroka perpustakaan. Bersama-sama Maria dalam sesi bercerita Ada Khazanah Di Perpustakaan Kami! dan cari gambar untuk disusun-suai bersama.

Go on a treasure hunt with author Maria Mahat, after a storytelling session featuring her book, There are Treasures in our Library.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-sga-nov-gl

CHILDREN

SUN 24What Should You Do When You Have a Cough or Cold? 2.00 pm – 2.30 pmProgramme Zone, Woodlands Regional Library

We all dread the common cold and cough but there are some things you can do to tide over the less than pleasant experience. Hear from a specialist as she shares practical self-care tips on how to better manage the common cough and cold.

For more information, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-cough-cold-gl

ALL AGES

NOV

The visual representations (notably in painting and prints) of early Singapore left behind by Western artists in the 19th century are often overlooked. Using the works of J.T. Thomson as a starting point, join art historian Jeffrey Say, in examining the function of their body of work, their subject matter and aesthetic merits.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-colonial-artists

ADULTS

SAT 16Early Singapore Through the Lens of Colonial Artists11.00 am – 12.00 pm Level 5, Possibility Room,National Library Building

THU 7Staying Cool in Conversations12.30 pm – 1.30 pmProgramme Area, The LLibrary

Join Mark Lee in this lunch-time talk as he takes you through handling difficult conversations. Learn how to keep your cool even when you’re misunderstood or when you just don’t agree with what your counterpart is saying.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-cool-gl

ADULTS

SAT 23Lifestyle: Implementing Your Financial Plan2.00 pm – 3.30 pmActivity Room, Cheng San Public Library

Learn how to manage your resources and implement financial plans to reach your financial goals. This talk will provide an overview of financial plans; namely savings, insurance and investments, and how they can help you achieve your financial goals. To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-financial-gl

ADULTS

SAT 2, 16, 23 & 30Little Banking School10.30 am – 11.30 amProgramme Room, Bedok Public Library

Kick start your child’s journey to financial mastery with Little Banking School! This 4-part series covers topics such as savings, spending plans and making wise monetary decisions.

This parent-child programme is suitable for participants aged 4 to 6 years old.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-lbs-nov-gl

CHILDREN

TUE 5Shop Smart at Your Supermarket3.00 pm – 4.00 pmActivity Room,Cheng San Public Library

Often confused by all the labels you see at the supermarket? This talk will teach you what to look out for the next time you go shopping for groceries.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-shopsmart-gl

SENIORS

A recent movement among poets and musicians to bring the two art forms together is taking shape in Singapore. But how does the spoken recital find its way into musical bars? Join poet and writer Felix Cheong as he explores these questions.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-alt-txt-gl

SUN 17ALT TXT: Pregnant Pauses – The Mating of Poetry and Music2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Multi-Purpose Room,Central Public Library ADULTSADULTS

1 – 31 OctoberTime of Your Life Celebration @ the LibrariesVarious times and locations

The fourth edition of the Time of Your Life Celebration promises a diverse line-up of informative talks and creative workshops on topics such as health, personal finance, technology, and the arts. This year, expect a month full of activities to celebrate those of us aged 50 and above.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/toylcelebration

SENIORS

OCT

Join the little ones as they learn how to keep themselves and their friends with food allergies safe. This interactive storytelling session will also cover common food allergies that children may develop at a young age.

For more information, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-st-12oct-gl

CHILDREN

SAT 12Special Storytelling: Learning about Food Allergies2.30 pm – 3.00 pmMy Tree House, Central Public Library

THU 17Pump Up Your Creative Leadership Muscles12.30 pm – 1.30 pmProgramme Area, The LLibrary

Learn how to become a better version of yourself in this lunch-time talk with Hazriq Idrus. The author and speaker will take you through personal strategies on how to level up your creative leadership.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-leadership-gl

ADULTS

SAT 19Malay World series: Malay Children’s Songs of the 1950s – 1980s2.30 pm – 4.00 pmProgramme Room, Bedok Public Library

Get acquainted with songs of the Malay language – specifically children’s songs from the 1950s to 1980s that involved veteran songwriters and composers Yusnor Ef, Dr Bahri Rajib, singer and producer Nona Asiah and more. Conducted by Rilla Melati, this English talk will touch on the history and development of these songs.

For more information, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-mws

ADULTSADULTSCHILDREN

SAT 19 Celebrate Halloween Your Own Way11.30 am – 12.30 pmActivity Room, Geylang East Public Library

Cut and glue your way to a great accessory or decoration for Halloween! Have fun creating spooky crafts with your loved ones in this fun family-friendly activity conducted by Epson Singapore Pte. Ltd. Suitable for participants aged 4 to 6 years old.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-halloween-gl

CHILDREN

SAT 26Early Singapore in the Syair of Dissent: Tuan Simi’s Narration of Local Predicament11.00 am – 12.00 pm Level 5, Imagination Room,National Library Building

Join Dr Azhar Ibrahim as he examines syair composed by Tuan Simi and considers their place in Singapore’s literary heritage.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-syair

ADULTS

Join Tan Huism and Georgina Wong, the curators of On Paper, as they present a special walkthrough of the exhibition and share what went on behind-the-scenes. To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-bts

ADULTS

THU 17Behind-the-Scenes: A Curator’s Perspective7.00 pm – 8.00 pm Level 10, Gallery (Meeting Point),National Library Building

Do we feint fear of monsters because we are attracted to the ones outside or detest the ones within?

With this provocative question in mind, join associate librarian Dilip Kumar as he dissects the conventions of horror created by popular literature and films through the window of Indian cinematic demons.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-alw-12oct-gl

SAT 12A Librarian’s World:Horror-scope – Demons in Popular Horror Lore2.00 pm – 3.00 pmProgramme Zone,Central Public Library ADULTS

SUN 6 Mixed Reality: ‘Iron Man’ Tech of Healthcare 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Programme Zone, Ang Mo Kio Public Library

Try the cutting-edge Microsoft HoloLens mixed reality glasses and find out how it is already transforming the way medical and assistive technology operates.

From helping scientists to giving surgeons a critical edge in life-saving procedures, mixed reality will change the way we interact and experience digital data.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-mixedreality-gl

ADULTS

Suspense keeps readers at the edge of their seats. Twists keep them turning to the next page, anticipating the next turn in the plot. But how do writers create suspense and twists that are not only believable but organic to their stories? Felix Cheong will show you how in this two-hour workshop.

To register, visit: go.gov.sg/nlb-wtc-12oct-gl

SAT 12Writing the City: Felix Cheong2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone,Toa Payoh Public Library ADULTS

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