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ARTS 04

READ 08

BUSINESS 13

OTHER HAPPENINGS 15

EXHIBITIONS 22

WELLNESS 13

BOOK REVIEWS BY THE ALEXANDRIAN 24

NL PRESENTS 35

OUR PICK FOR THIS MONTH

Sengkang Public Library reopens

The wait is over. Sengkang Public Library reopens with a brand new concept and services, now spread over two floors in Compass One shopping mall. Come on down and discover the new Sengkang.

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Dear Readers,

“Without music, life would be a mistake.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

This month, tune in to the sweet sound of music at the libraries. Don’t miss exciting performances featuring the Music of Japan, Music of the Philippines, and even a huge Altogether Jazz jam. Try your hand at playing traditional instruments such as the kulintang (gongs) and dabakan (drum) in the Filipino Music Workshop. If you are an aspiring producer or songwriter, get down to business creating your own original music in the iPad GarageBand 2 workshop. Check out the full details on pages 5 and 6.

PRESSPLAY, our youth arts festival is entering its final leg this month. If you haven’t caught any of our programmes yet, this is your last chance. Sign up today for bespoke crafting workshops such as Two-Colour Screen Printing, Finger Knitted Necklace and many more. More listings on page 4. Mark your calendars for 18 March for LASTPLAY, a special one-night-only arts event where Central Public Library is open after hours.

Also happening on 18 March – Sengkang Public Library is back! Sengkang Public Library reopens with a brand new concept and services, now spread over two floors in Compass One shopping mall. Come on down and discover the new Sengkang.

We can’t wait to show you our new library!

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Now in its fourth year, PRESSPLAY collaborates with local studios, independent artists, and design collectives to offer a myriad of arts programmes. Make something at our artisan workshops, learn about the creative community, jive to local beats, and better appreciate the written word.

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to PRESSPLAY.

Admission is free for all programmes but registration is required for some. We seek your understanding that priority will be given to participants aged 16-35 for this youth arts festival.

For more details, please visit bit.ly/PRESSPLAY2017.

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MAKEPLAY:NATURAL DYEING2pm - 5pmBishan Public Library, B1 Courtyard

MAKEPLAY:THE ART OF LEATHERCRAFT2pm - 5pmJurong Regional Library, Programme Zone

#AA: MUSICIANS6pm - 8pmCentral Public Library,Stage

LASTPLAY9.30pm - 12.30amCentral Public Library

AIRPLAY:PLEASANTRY4pm - 5pmlibrary@esplanade, Open Stage

#AA: DESIGNERS& MAKERS2.30pm - 4pmlibrary@orchard, Imagine

MAKEPLAY: TEXTURED BRASS CUFF1pm - 2.30pmTampines Regional Library, Changi Room

MAKEPLAY: FINGER KNITTED NECKLACE2pm - 4pmlibrary@orchard, Make

MAKEPLAY: TWO-COLOUR SCREEN PRINTING1pm - 3.30pmQueenstown Public Library, Programme Zone

WORDPLAY: TYPE-WRITER INRESIDENCE2pm - 5pmlibrary@orchard

MAKEPLAY: POP-UP CRAFTPARTY2pm - 5pmlibrary@orchard, Imagine

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RE:SOUND by Art Fresco Presents . . . Music of Japan11 March2.00 pm – 3.30 pmAuditorium,Woodlands Regional Library Local music group Hibikiya and shamisen master Matsumoto Baisho bring you delightful sounds featuring traditional instruments such as the shamisen (three-stringed instrument), shinobue (bamboo flute), taiko (drums) and others. No registration required.

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REGISTRATION DETAILS

All programmes are free with required registration, and open to all unless otherwise stated.

Please register at the library e-kiosks, or through our website www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

ABOUT COMMUNITY ARTS & CULTURE NODES

From May 2014, National Arts Council and National Library Board will co-organise a wide range of engaging arts programmes at our three regional libraries for people to come together to participate and enjoy the arts in their neighbourhood.

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The Eternal Moment Center Image

18 Oct, 4 pm – 5 pm,Activity Room,Cheng San Public Library

Nikon professional photographer, Bryan Foong, has been commissioned with more than 200 wedding assignments and has accumulated over 50 awards and accolades in international competitions. Hear about his inspirations and processes behind creating these masterpieces!

The Underwater Catwalk Right Image

25 Oct, 2 pm – 3 pm,Multipurpose Room,Central Public Library

As a commercial photographer for over a decade, Singapore-based Nikon photographer Aaron Wong has shot celebrities for countless fashion magazines and ad campaigns.Beyond the glamour and limelight, he is equally fascinated by the tranquil world beneath the waves. Learn how he merged his two greatest passions by bringing fashion photography underwa-ter, to eventually establishing himself as one of Asia Pacific’s most renowned underwater photographers.

100 Days of Living: A Singapore Diary17 Oct – 31 Oct,Exhibition Area,Central Public Library

Imagine if we were all to keep a photo journal for a hundred days, how would this story unfold? Find out at “100 Days of Living”, a community-driven project documenting snippets of life in Singapore. The endeavour accumulates pictures contributed by Singaporeans taken from social and scenic encounters in everyday life, celebrating both mundane and defining moments. Enjoy, appreciate photographs and learn to curate your very own living museum using these images.

Find and Shoot: A Photographic Treasure Hunt19 Oct, 2 pm – 3 pm,Swordfish Room,Bukit Merah Public Library

Learn how to read and interpret images, pick up simple techniques of composing better pictures, and embark on a photo walk in the neighbourhood to put your skills to practice.

Self-Publish Be Happy: A Photo Zine Making Workshop Left Image

26 Oct, 2 pm – 5 pm,Swordfish Room,Bukit Merah Public Library

This fun-filled activity guides participants to conceptualize and come up with theirpersonalized photo zines; nifty and simple publications that tell a unique and personal story with images and text. Participants are required to pay $5 material fees at the door (Swordfish Room) on the day of the workshop.

Art After Noon:Pop Art Series – Printmaking 19 Oct, 10 am – 12 pm,Changi Room,Tampines Regional Library

Celebrate the iconic features of Singapore surrounding life around HDB neighbourhoods through the process of print-making. Tapping on a myriad of your daily experiences and memories, you can design and imprint a unique pattern on a handkerchief as memorabilia! Suitable for adults.

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Unless stated, programmes are freeadmission with required registration via www.sipf.eventbrite.sg.Featured programmes are done incollaboration with the SingaporeInterntional Photography Festival 2014.For more information, visit www.sipf.sg.

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Chillout:Ink Transfer Workshop 11 Oct, 2 pm – 6 pm,Changi Room,Tampines Regional Library

Transform digital images into a unique piece of artwork through the use of textured fabrics and paper. Participants are encouraged to bring their own digital images and photo frame no bigger than 8X10 inches. Suitable for adults and youths aged 12 and above.

VAT Open Stage:Jaime Wong11 Oct, 4.30 pm – 5.15 pm,VAT, Jurong Regional Library

Join singer-songwriter, Jaime Wong, recipient of the Noise Singapore Award for Music in 2012, who writes about life, death and love (or the lack of it). No registration required.

The Local Indie Artiste –A curious phenomenon in the Mandarin music market19 Oct, 2 pm – 3 pm,Programme Zone,Jurong Regional Library

Local singer-songwriters Aaron Lim and Derrick Tham will share about the Mandarin music industry and their journey through it. Fans are also in for a treat as they will be singing live. The talk and songs will be in both English and Mandarin.

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Little Orchestra of Horror26 Oct, 6.45 pm – 8 pm,Auditorium,Woodlands Regional Library

Join us for an evening of thrills and chills as Tze n Looking Glass Orchestra brings you this performance featuring new scares and old thrills of music and sound effects. No registration required.

All programmes are free with required registration, and open to all unless otherwise stated.

Please register at the library e-kiosks, or through our website www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary


ABOUT COMMUNITY ARTS & CULTURE NODESFrom May 2014, National Arts Council and National Library Board will co-organise a wide range of engaging arts programmesat our three regional libraries for people to come together toparticipate and enjoy the arts in their neighbourhood.

RE:SOUND by Art Fresco Presents . . . Music of the Philippines26 March1.00 pm – 2.00 pmAuditorium,Woodlands Regional Library

Traditional Asian meets classical Western in this unique fusion performance by Sari-Sari Philippine Kulintang Ensemble and CLARQuinet clarinet ensemble. Enjoy a range of instruments complementing one another in perfect harmony. No registration required.

Now in its fourth year, PRESSPLAY collaborates with local studios, independent artists, and design collectives to offer a myriad of arts programmes. Make something at our artisan workshops, learn about the creative community, jive to local beats, and better appreciate the written word.

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to PRESSPLAY.

Admission is free for all programmes but registration is required for some. We seek your understanding that priority will be given to participants aged 16-35 for this youth arts festival.

For more details, please visit bit.ly/PRESSPLAY2017.

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MAKEPLAY:GLASS BOTTLE LAMP2pm - 5pmlibrary@orchard, Make

MAKEPLAY:NATURAL DYEING2pm - 5pmBishan Public Library, B1 Courtyard

MAKEPLAY:THE ART OF LEATHERCRAFT2pm - 5pmJurong Regional Library, Programme Zone

#AA: MUSICIANS6pm - 8pmCentral Public Library,Stage

LASTPLAY9.30pm - 12.30amCentral Public Library

AIRPLAY:PLEASANTRY4pm - 5pmlibrary@esplanade, Open Stage

#AA: DESIGNERS& MAKERS2.30pm - 4pmlibrary@orchard, Imagine

MAKEPLAY: TEXTURED BRASS CUFF1pm - 2.30pmTampines Regional Library, Changi Room

MAKEPLAY: FINGER KNITTED NECKLACE2pm - 4pmlibrary@orchard, Make

MAKEPLAY: TWO-COLOUR SCREEN PRINTING1pm - 3.30pmQueenstown Public Library, Programme Zone

WORDPLAY: TYPE-WRITER INRESIDENCE2pm - 5pmlibrary@orchard

MAKEPLAY: POP-UP CRAFTPARTY2pm - 5pmlibrary@orchard, Imagine

PRESSPLAY.SG#PRESSPLAYSG

[Art Fresco] Filipino Music Workshop26 March3.00 pm – 4.00 pmEverest Room,Woodlands Regional Library

Play traditional instruments from the Philippines including the kulintang (eight-gong set), dabakan (drum) and agung (two-bass gong set) just to name a few. Understand what each does in a professional ensemble, learn basic rhythms and dance along to the music!

Suitable for all ages. Children under the age of 7 should be accompanied by an adult.


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iPad GarageBand 2 4 March1.00 pm – 3.30 pmMerpati Hall,Geylang East Public Library

Create your original sound from a selection of diverse genres with this fingertip-friendly app that’s simply music to your ears.

Required: Earpiece with attached microphone.

Taiko Co-Creation (3 sessions)5, 12 & 19 March1.00 pm – 2.00 pmAuditorium,Woodlands Regional Library

Exercise body and mind and appreciate the art of Taiko drumming to the fullest. Pick up the basics covering posture, beats and reading music notes. For youths/adults aged 13 and above.

Experience Improvisation (3-session co-creation)5, 12 & 19 March 1.30 pm – 3.30 pmMulti-Purpose Room, Queenstown Public Library

Learn to think on your feet, respondspontaneously and conjure dramaticperformances in the moment, unscriptedand free-flowing, in this theatre improvisation workshop. For youths/adults aged 13 and above.

Percussive Storm11 March1.00 pm – 2.00 pmProgramme Zone,Queenstown Public Library

Hear the playful melodies of the 笛子 (dizi), 笙 (sheng), 唢呐 (suo na), 花盆鼓 (hua peng gu), 排鼓 (pai gu) and 锣 (luo) coming together to brighten your afternoon.

Presented by Ding Yi Music Company and conducted in English. No registration required.

RE:SOUND: Music of the Philippines 11 March4.00 pm – 5.00 pmSquare Garden,Central Public Library

Traditional Asian meets classical Western in this unique fusion performance by Sari-Sari Philippine Kulintang Ensemble. Enjoy a range of instruments complementing one another in perfect harmony. No registration required.

Jazz for Curious Listeners: Altogether Jazz 17 March6.30 pm – 8.30 pmOpen Stage,library@esplanade

The series ends with a bang with a host of live jazz music under one roof: big band, blues, bebop, Latin, fusion and everything in between. Come jam the evening away!

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Still Life Sunday Series: Flora & Fauna 19 March2.00 pm – 5.00 pmProgramme Zone,Ang Mo Kio Public Library

Light, shadow and form combine for an interplay of depth and perception. Add colour for the mood you want and pick up basic techniques like stippling (dotting) and hatching (using parallel lines).

Still Life Sunday Series introduces this classic art form, focusing on essential aspects at each monthly workshop. Exclusively at Ang Mo Kio Public Library.

VISUAL ARTS[GO-STUN] Sketchwalk (Kampong Glam) 4 March2.00 pm – 5.00 pmMeeting Point:The Plaza,National Library Building

Learn the basics of sketching and bring to life the interesting corners and alleyways you encounter with your drawings.

Architecture for Beautiful Communities (Youths & Adults) 12 March1.00 pm – 5.15 pmProgramme Zone,Pasir Ris Public Library

Become an architect for an afternoon anddiscover what it’s like to design a neighbourhood. Take part in a master planning activity alongside practising architects and explore how urban planning is done for the benefit of everyone.

Kampung Play (Youths & Adults)16 March12.00 pm – 5.15 pmActivity Room, Choa Chu Kang Public Library

Inspire yourself and explore craft-making skills in this immersive session of Kampung Play. Work alongside experienced kampung game makers to build your very own game from scratch – inspiring the craftsman in you. Come enjoy connecting with others through simple kampung games. For youth/adults aged 13 and above.

Art Programmes are brought to you by:

All programmes are free with required registration, and are open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at any library e-kiosk, or through our website www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

To cancel a registration or request to be placed on the waiting list for a fully registered programme, please email [email protected] with [programme title – library & date] as the subject.


More exciting art programmes can also be found on our website or received via our mailing list. To subscribe, please email [email protected] with the subject “Add me to EDM”.


SG Author Series

The SG Author Series celebrates local literature by showcasing Singapore authors who have contributed to the development of Singapore’s literary landscape. Each month, you will not only discover interesting titbits but get an opportunity to meet the featured author.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jean Tay graduated in 1997 with a double-degree in creative writing and economics from Brown University, USA. She has been nominated three times for Best Original Script at The Straits Times Life! Theatre Awards, and won for Everything but the Brain in 2006.

Tay's plays have been performed in Singapore, the US, the UK and Italy. Plays produced include Water from the Well (1998), The Knot (1999), Plunge (2000), Everything but the Brain (2005, 2007, 2013), Boom (2008, 2009, 2012), Sisters (2013), Senang (2014) and The Shape of a Bird (2016).

Boom and Everything but the Brain have both been selected by the Ministry of Education as 'O'- and 'N'-Level literature texts in Singapore.

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Writing the City Writers Group

4 March, Saturday, 2:00pm - 4:00pmProgramme Zone, Toa Payoh Public LibraryJoin playwright Jean Tay as she discusses writing techniques for dramatic storytelling and shares about her life as a writer.

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THU9 March, Thursday, 7:00pm - 8:30pmMultipurpose Room, Central Public Library

Singapore Literature Book Club

Join playwright Jean Tay as she discusses her play Boom.

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WED22 March, Wednesday, 10:00am - 12:00pmAmazon Room, Woodlands Regional Library

FUNdaMENTALs Book Club

Join playwright Jean Tay as she discusses her play Boom.

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FRI24 March, Friday, 5:00pm - 6:30pmActivities Room, Bukit Batok Public Library

Heartlands Book Club

Join playwright Jean Tay as she discusses her play Everything but the Brain.

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SAT25 March, Saturday, 3:30pm - 5:00pmProgramme Zone, Bishan Public Library

Meet-the-Author: Jean Tay

Hear from Jean Tay, playwright of hugely popular plays Boom and Everything but the Brain, as she talks about her plays and what it means to be a playwright in Singapore.

18 March, Saturday, 11:30am - 1:00pmTomato Room, Ang Mo Kio Public Library

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The Next Chapter Book Club

Join playwright Jean Tay as she discusses her play Everything but the Brain.

Registration Info: Please register for programmes at library eKiosks or at www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary. Walk-ins are welcome on the day of event if spaces are available.

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The Story Line

7.00 pm – 8.45 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library

Come join The Story Line, a monthly meeting for amateur storytellers to come together and develop their skills by sharing and listening to stories. Facilitated by award-winning storyteller Roger Jenkins, the sessions aim to foster the skills of its regular members and find opportunities for them to perform.

More information is available at Roger Jenkins’ website:www.rogerjenkins.com.sg/storyline.html.To register, please email [email protected].

* Please note that this is not a ‘regular’ storytelling session for those who prefer to simply sit and listen.

陪你看报纸

3.00 pm – 4.00 pmProgramme Zone,Toa Payoh Public Library

由《联合早报》和《联合晚报》组成的义工团队将为您讲解过去一周的社会焦点、时事动态、娱乐与生活情报等各项新闻, 让您轻松了解天下事！

适合50岁及以上人士参与。

分享读书会Share Read Chinese Book Club

10.30 am – 11.30 amAmazon Room, Woodlands Regional Library

你喜欢阅读中文书吗？我们诚意邀请您来参加我们的阅读分享会。每个月的第一个星期三，我们都会介绍不同的书，进行讨论，分享阅读心得。欢迎您加入我们的读书会。

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated.Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.

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Storytelling Club

2.00 pm – 3.30 pmActivity Room, Choa Chu Kang Public Library

Love stories? Want to tell them in creative ways?

The Storytelling Club is a welcoming spacefor everyone to develop their oral storytelling skills. Facilitated by professional storyteller and storytelling coach, Mrs Ana Sousa Gavin, who believes that everyone is born a storyteller.

For adults, but parents are welcome to bring their children along.


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AfterWords

7.30 pm – 9.00 pmProgramme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library

AfterWords is a platform for the public and literary communities to build ties through books. By giving opportunities to everyone to read and discuss books in a conducive environment, we hope to encourage more people to pick up the reading habit, and expose readers to works and writing from the Singapore community.

This initiative is supported by Ethos Book Club. Check out Ethos’ Facebook page for the latest speaker updates: www.facebook.com/ethosbooks

FUNdaMENTALs Reading Club

10.00 am – 12.00 pmAmazon Room, Woodlands Regional Library

A reading club formed to encourage the confident use of English amongst adults in a comfortable environment. What better way to polish your language, than through a poignant book.

Come join us to hone your English proficiency, discuss your views and bond over a book. Make some friends along the way and always go home feeling accomplished.

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3.30 pm – 5.00 pmProgramme Zone,Bishan Public Library

想结交新朋友、促进华语会话和分享您的阅读经验吗？碧山乐龄读书会每个月都会聚集一群活跃的乐龄朋友与图书馆馆员一同讨论书籍和文章。现在就加入我们吧！

Take part in monthly book discussions with a group of enthusiastic senior citizens. Share how each book relates to your memorable experiences and improve your Mandarin conversational skills.

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壹度书会(Yidu Reading Club)

2.00 pm – 4.00 pmProgramme Zone, Serangoon Public Library

壹度书会是一个以爱好读书年轻人为主体的交流平台，通过阅读、讨论和分享实现大家思维的碰撞和情感的共振。

Find out more at www.facebook.com/yidushuhui. For adults only.



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Malay in Minutes

6.30 pm – 7.30 pmActivity Room, Geylang East Public Library

Would you like to converse in Malay with your friends and neighbours? Join us in this monthly book club where we use simple Malay books as part of learning tools.

Thangameen Readers Club

5.00 pm – 8.00 pmProgramme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library

Thangameen Readers Club is a reading club formed to encourage the confident use of Tamil across generations. With short film screenings, short story writing competitions and impromptu poetry contests, the club is truly the total literary package.

This reading group is facilitated by readers of www.thangameen.com, a Singapore Tamil e-zine. The discussions will be conducted in Tamil. All are welcome.

The Golden Circle

3.00 pm – 4.00 pmActivity Room, Geylang East Public Library

The rustle of a well-thumbed page, the whiff of age from a much-cherished tome – come appreciate the beauty of a good book with The Golden Circle, an English book club for seniors. Discussions will be centred around fiction books, so join us for a stimulating afternoon of lively conversation.

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2.00 pm – 4.00 pmShare, library@orchard

No silence here as we gather to read aloudand listen to stories’ highs and lows.Discover books that you might have otherwise missed, or sit in for an alternative community reading experience with a different book each session.

Co-organised with Read-Aloud SG Book Club. For adults.

Pseudo Book Club

3.00 pm – 4.30 pmLevel 3, Synergy Room,Jurong Regional Library

Calling all young adults aged 13 to 19 – learn facilitation skills with the Pseudo Book Club and make new friends with like-minded people! This is a book club facilitated by young adults, for young adults. Highly recommended for student librarians and allyoung adults who enjoy reading.


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Heartlands Book Club is discussing poems by Baizura Rahaman

5.00 pm – 6.30 pmActivities Room, Bukit Batok Public Library

Twenty-eight-year-old realtor and trainer Baizura writes on many topics but nothing makes her smile and cry as much as her poems about experiencing bipolar disorder. Today she readily shares the whole spectrum of being a mood-filled person with all itseveryday ebb and flow.

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The Big Read Meet

6.30 pm – 8.30 pmMulti-Purpose Room,Central Public Library

Join Straits Times Senior Writer Cheong Suk Wai every last Wednesday of the month in a session of The Big Read Meet. She will lead a discussion based on books reviewed for her column Big Read published in The Straits Times.

For more information on the book discussed for the month, please visit the Read! Singapore website at www.nlb.gov.sg/readsingapore

This event is organised by The Straits Times and supported by Read! Singapore. If registration is full, please email [email protected] to be placed on the waiting list.

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清史网读书会

5.00 pm – 6.30 pmProgramme Zone,Ang Mo Kio Public Library

想要了解更多关于清朝历史的知识吗？想要在看清宫剧时点出戏里的错误吗？或是想要知道更多关于清史中的人物或文化吗？我们要请您来参与我们的书籍及课题分享的活动，从专家学者的书中加深对清史的认知。

Step back into the time of the Qing dynasty and discuss fascinating aspects ranging from culture to literature, and military history to timeless tales.

Conducted in Mandarin. All are welcome.

德士师傅与好友读书会


您热爱阅读吗？欢迎您参加由德士师傅与好友读书会举办的导读会与其他志趣相同的读者一起交流和分享您的心得，让大家除了对讨论的各种书籍有更深一层的认识与理解外，也可以搭起友谊的桥梁。

Join like-minded readers for an enriching time at the Taxi Shifu and Friends Reading Club. Exchange insights, share your reflections and appreciate each book in an atmosphere of budding friendships.

Conducted in Mandarin. All are welcome.



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Dollars and Sense Learning Community

11.00 am – 12.30 pmLevel 3, Synergy Room, Jurong Regional Library

Financial literacy is a critical life skill that helps you make informed, long-term decisions for your financial well-being. The Dollars and Sense Learning Community focuses on sharing key financial literacy topics such as retirement planning, basic investing, savings and budgeting. Join us for this month’s session on Technical Analysis.

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Quick 6 Strength Exercise

3.00 pm – 4.00 pmProgramme Zone,Jurong Regional Library

Learn fast and simple steps for building fitness with Quick 6 by the Health Promotion Board (HPB). Use a resistance band to strengthen the muscles and bones of your shoulders, arms, chest, back, hips and legs. The low intensity of this set of 6 exercises makes it suitable and beneficial for seniors.

Led by HPB’s volunteer Health Ambassadors, this is a 1-hour session conducted in English and Mandarin. Please come in comfortable sports attire.

六招速成力量活动是一组六个步骤的运动。它采用拉力带来强健我们的胸肌，腿部和髋部，上背肌，肩膀与手臂的肌肉和骨头，这项低强度运动不需费很大的力气，所以适合年长人士参与。这活动长达一小时，是由保健促进局的义工们，保健大使，带领的。活动将以中、英语进行。请穿运动服前来参加。

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[Garden Talk] How to Make your Own Enzymes for Gardening Use

5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Programme Zone,Queenstown Public Library

Well versed in everything about Chinese herbs, vegetables and setting up spice gardens, Frankie Tan shows you the ropes on reaping the benefits of DIY enzymes for healthier plants. He is a Community in Bloom Ambassador who has volunteered at Woodlands Zone 2 Community Garden for over five years.

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Building a Dementia Friendly Community

2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Radin Mas Hall,Bukit Merah Public Library

Learn about the wide-ranging effects of dementia on patients and their families. Hear about various aspects of dementia, how to recognise symptoms and what you can do to help those with dementia.

This talk is brought to you by Forget Us Not, an independent initiative organised by Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Lien Foundation. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the increasing number of people with dementia and their daily struggles, and the importance of building a dementia friendly community to support them.

Voice Your Choice with Advance Care Planning

2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Room,Sembawang Public Library

Listen to life stories on making difficult healthcare decisions and discuss about issues on palliative care with medical staff from Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. Also find out more aboutAdvance Care Planning in Singapore and delve into relevant topics from a range ofrecommended books.

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[乐龄康乐活动]“一分钟就赢”游戏

9.00 am – 11.30 amProgramme Zone,Bedok Public Library

想要体验集体活动的乐趣，结交新朋友并与图书馆员一起探索新知识吗？诚邀大家一起来做运动、玩游戏和做手工！

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PIXEL Labs Equipment Briefing (3D Printer)

3 March, 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm18 March, 12.00 pm – 1.30 pmPIXEL Labs@NLB,Jurong Regional Library

This briefing is compulsory to attend if you would like to reserve and use the 3D printer in PIXEL Labs@NLB. This session will guide you on how to operate the 3D printer and other safety aspects of using the equipment in PIXEL Labs@NLB. Upon completion, you can reserve to use the 3D printer, subject to availability and prevailing policies. This briefing does not cover the basics of 3D design and modelling.

Participants must be at least 13 years and above.

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Artists’ Trading Cards Club


Come join the Artists’ Trading Cards Club and create your own little piece of art! Let your creative juices flow and pick up valuable tips. Trade your miniature works of art with other art enthusiasts at the end of the session.

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Community in Bloom

11.30 am – 12.30 pmGarden Area,Queenstown Public Library

Join the Community in Bloom project at the Queenstown Library garden! We welcome anyone who is interested in simple planting and caring for our garden, as well as taking part in gardening activities facilitated by library staff. We meet every alternate Saturday, 11.30 am – 12.30 pm. Help us to create a garden sanctuary for all at Queenstown Public Library!


OTHER HAPPENINGS

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IT Talk: Google Cloud and Useful Apps

3.00 pm – 5.00 pmSwordfish Room, Bukit Merah Public Library

Find out how Google Cloud can help you store and access photos and documents from anywhere you want together with the latest on apps that make everyday tasks easier.

Bring your e-devices for easy hands-on learning.

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Creative Crew Talks

7.00 pm – 8.30 pmProgramme Zone,Toa Payoh Public Library

Be inspired and learn from industry experts who will be sharing their unique experiences on topics such as photography, print design, video, web and much more. Find out the latest trends as well as useful tips and tricks. Creative Crew Talks are held on every 2nd Tuesday of the month. For updates on talk venues, check out the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CreativeCrewSG

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Artists’ Trading Cards ClubSpecial Session


In conjunction with the Artists Trading Cards(ATC) Adding Tremendous Cheer exhibitionhappening in Bishan Public Library from10 to 17 March, we bring you an additional ATC Club meeting this month so that those of you who are inspired by the exhibition can create new ATCs!

Don’t hesitate to join this special session where you can let your creative juices flow and pick up tips on art. Stand a chance to have your mini artwork exhibited alongside those which have inspired you!

Regular ATC Club get-togethers take place every second Thursday of the month.


OTHER HAPPENINGS

唐城 DIY Club

11.00 am – 1.00 pm Programme Zone,library@chinatown

唐城 DIY Club 欢迎您参与我们每月的第三个周五所主办的手工艺术。您将有机会学习制作各类精巧可爱的小品。例如：天鹅串珠，吸管虾，毛根条小狗，红包鱼等等。

唐城 DIY Club 将由我们多才多艺的热心义工所主导。课程免费，座位有限。现在就通过图书馆内的电子服务站报名吧！

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Origami Workshop

11.00 am – 12.00 pm Activity Room,Bishan Public Library

Make your very own origami model in just 10 minutes anytime during the session. All ages welcome!

Lim Kopi, Let’s Talk

11.00 am – 12.00 pmProgramme Zone,Toa Payoh Public Library

Take part in this interest group for seniors to discuss about the current happenings inSingapore. You may also pick up useful health tips, share an interesting recipe and more over a cup of morning coffee or tea.

Target Audience: Seniors

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OTHER HAPPENINGS

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Communities: Travel and Culture Explorers

7.30 pm – 9.00 pmShare,library@orchard

Now Boarding: Wanderlusters, adventurers and culture enthusiasts.

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

For more information on this session, please visit www.meetup.com/sgtravelmeet

故事迷


您有多久没听故事了呢？听故事不是小孩子的专利，成人也能享受其中的乐趣。诚邀大家一起来听故事，让馆员们带您穿越古今中外的各个故事。

适合50岁及以上人士参与。

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Intensi-5 (2017): Dancer atthe Intersections

3.00 pm – 5.00 pmOpen Stage,library@esplanade

This exciting yet educational dance showcase features the work of dance artists and choreographers as they push the multiple possibilities of 21st-century contemporary dance in Singapore. Join Kavitha Krishnan, Liu Wen-Chun, Melissa Quek, Soul Signature, Stephanie Burridge, Susan Yeung, Vincent Yong and Peter Gn as they share their creative processes, challenges, opportunities, as well as the strategic steps towards the innovative realisation of their choreography and performance as mover, co-creator and performer.


MOVIE SCREENINGS


Sunday Origami

2.00 pm – 4.00 pmActivity Room,Geylang East Public Library

What can you create by simply folding sheets of paper? Come join us every 4th Sunday to pick up origami folding techniques and learn about new styles. Get the opportunity to fold various interesting models to take home!

This excellent family bonding activity is suitable for adults and those with children (aged 4 and above). Children aged 7 and below will need at least 1 accompanying adult. Materials are provided. This session is facilitated by Origami Singapore.

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askST@NLB Talk: Six Things You Did Not Know You Could Do with Your CPF

7.00 pm – 8.30 pmImagine,library@orchard

Hear from Lorna Tan, Invest Editor and Senior Correspondent from The Straits Times, as she explains how you can reap more with your CPF account.

askST is a new reader engagement platform launched by The Straits Times that answers readers’ questions on everyday topics ranging from food and finance to lifestyle and current affairs. Meet The Straits Times’ correspondents in these askST monthly talks and learn from the featured subjects. Sessions are held on the last Friday of each month at library@orchard.

Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation: Turtle Power!

4.00 pm – 6.00 pmProgramme Zone,Queenstown Public Library

When a kingpin threatens New York City, a group of mutated turtle warriors must emerge from the shadows to protect their home.

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Madagascar

4.00 pm – 6.00 pmProgramme Zone,Queenstown Public Library

Spoilt by their upbringing with no idea what life in the wild is really like, four animals from New York Central Zoo escape, unwittingly assisted by four absconding penguins, and find themselves in Madagascar, among a bunch of merry lemurs.

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COMPUTER COURSES FOR SENIORSMARCH 2017三月份电脑班课程表

SILVER INFOCOMM JUNCTION @ THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Register at our library e-kiosks today! You can also go to www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary and key in “SIJ” for more details.

现在就通过图书馆内的电子服务站报名吧！您也可浏览www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 输入 “SIJ” 以搜寻更多详情。

WOODLANDS REGIONAL LIBRARY

iKnow网上社交与通讯(共两堂课)

第一堂课: 21/03/17（星期二）,下午2点至5点第二堂课: 22/03/17（星期三）,下午2点至5点

收费: $4

Facebook是时下最受欢迎的社交网站之一，能开拓您与亲友之间沟通的新桥梁。此课程除了教您如何创建个人账户和使用Facebook，也教您留言、按赞、分享动态等。同时，您也将学习通过Facebook使用视讯和聊天，并且探索图书馆的Facebook网页，发现更多有趣的资讯。

学员须具备基本电脑知识、上网的经验及拥有电邮账户。

iKnow Social Communications(2-session course)

Part 1 of 2: 14 Mar (Tue), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pmPart 2 of 2: 15 Mar (Wed), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Fees: $4

Learn how to connect with people through Facebook. Create a Facebook account and share updates about yourself, using functions such as update status, comment, like and share. Access built-in tools like messenger and video calling to easily contact and chat with friends. Explore Facebook pages from NLB and keep in touch with us too!

Prerequisite: Participants are required to have a working email address.


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Register at our library e-kiosks today! You can also go to www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary and key in “SIJ” for more details.

现在就通过图书馆内的电子服务站报名吧！您也可浏览www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 输入 “SIJ” 以搜寻更多详情。

BEDOK PUBLIC LIBRARY

TAblET COURSES FOR SENIORSMARCH 2017三月份iPad班课程表

Registration closes 2 days before the day of the course.You must read and agree to the following terms and conditions before registering for a course.

1. Participants must be Singapore citizens or Permanent Residents.2. Participants must be 50 years old and above.3. Maximum intake for each class is 10 participants at Woodlands Regional Library and 15 participants at Bedok Public Library.4. Registration is only confirmed upon payment of the full course fee.5. Fees paid are non-refundable.6. NLB reserves the right to postpone the courses.

iKnow iPads & e-Entertainment(2-session course)

Part 1 of 2: 21 Mar (Tue), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pmPart 2 of 2: 22 Mar (Wed), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Fees: $4

Explore and learn to navigate the Apple App Store and various online entertainment apps such as Toggle and YouTube. Also start reading on the go using NLB’s eResources with apps such as eBooks and OverDrive!

Prerequisite: iPad basics such as typing with on-screen keyboard and touchscreen navigation with swiping, pinching and zooming.

网络娱乐就在弹指间。课程除了教您如何使用网际网络搜寻音乐、电影及网络游戏，也教您如何借阅NLB的电子书和阅读电子报刊。

学员须具备基本iPad平板电脑知识，包括利用键盘输入文字，触控式荧幕操作及上网经验。

苹果iPad平板电脑与娱乐资源程序(共两堂课) 第一堂课: 07/03/17（星期二）,下午2点至5点

第二堂课: 08/03/17（星期三）,下午2点至5点

收费: $4


Central / Downtown region

READARTS BUSINESS OTHERHAPPENINGS

For more information and programme registration,please visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

HERITAGEWELLNESS

苹果iPad平板电脑与娱乐资源程序(共两堂课)7 & 8 March, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone,Bedok Public Library

iKnow iPads & e-Entertainment (2-session course)21 & 22 March, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone,Bedok Public Library

iKnow Social Communications (2-session course) 14 & 15 March, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pmSilver Infocomm Junction,Woodlands Regional Library

iKnow 网上社交与通讯(共两堂课)21 & 22 March, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pmSilver Infocomm Junction,Woodlands Regional Library

COMPUTER COURSESFor SeniorS

March 2017

Programmes to look out for in

ExhibitionsAnatomy of a Free Mind: Tan Swie Hian’sNotebooks and Creations22 November 2016 – 23 April 2017Level 10, Gallery,National Library Building

[Script & Stage] Roving Exhibition – Theatre Tales!1 February – 17 April 2017Jurong Regional Library

Let’s Focus on Inclusion Photo Exhibition6 – 20 March 2017Exhibition Area,Woodlands Regional Library

Shakespeare in Print: The First Folio11 March – 23 April 2017Level 10, The Donors Gallery,National Library Building

Law of the Land: Highlights of Singapore’s Constitutional Documents10.00 am – 7.00 pm (Sun – Thu & Public Holidays)10.00 am – 10.00 pm (Fri, Sat & Eve of Public Holidays)Public tours on Fri & Sat (except Public Holidays)Chief Justice’s Chamber & Office,National Gallery Singapore

From Books to Bytes: The Story of the National LibraryLevel 5, Promenade,National Library Building

The Donors GalleryLevel 10, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, National Library Building

Singapore Literary PioneersLevel 11, Promenade, National Library Building

Artists’ Trading Cards Club7.00 pm – 8.30 pmProgramme Zone,Bishan Public Library

askST@NLB Talk: Six Things You Did Not Know You Could Do with Your CPF7.00 pm – 8.30 pmImagine,library@orchard

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Lim Kopi, Let’s Talk11.00 am – 12.00 pmProgramme Zone,Toa Payoh Public Library

[GO-STUN] Sketchwalk (Kampong Glam) 2.00 pm – 5.00 pmMeeting Point:The Plaza,National Library Building

SAT 11

SUN 26

MON 20

[乐龄康乐活动]

9.00 am – 11.30 amProgramme Zone,Bedok Public Library

WED 01

唐城 DIY Club11.00 am – 1.00 pm Programme Zone,library@chinatown

FRI 17

Thangameen Readers Club5.00 pm – 8.00 pmProgramme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library

Intensi-5 (2017): Dancer at the Intersections3.00 pm – 5.00 pmOpen Stage,library@esplanade

碧山乐龄读书会Chinese Seniors Reading Club3.30 pm – 5.00 pmProgramme Zone,Bishan Public Library

Creative Crew Talks7.00 pm – 8.30 pmProgramme Zone,Toa Payoh Public Library

SUN 12

SAT 25

TUE 14

Architecture for Beautiful Communities (Youths & Adults) 1.00 pm – 5.15 pmProgramme Zone,Pasir Ris Public Library

SUN 12

The Story Line7.00 pm – 8.45 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library

FRI 03

The Speaking Factory-WGL’s Author Series @The LLibrary: The Economics and the Irony of Money / Build Your Tribe3.00 pm – 5.00 pmLevel 3, Atrium,The LLiBrary

Legal Series @The LLiBrary: LPA or MCA?12.30 pm – 1.30 pmLevel 3, Programme Area,The LLiBrary

Sunday Origami2.00 pm – 4.00 pmActivity Room,Geylang East Public Library

Shining Your Personal Brand the Write Way12.30 pm – 1.30 pmLevel 3, Programme Area,The LLiBrary

Present with Confidence12.30 pm – 1.30 pmLevel 3, Programme Area, The LLiBrary

策展人导览 (华语）7.00 pm - 8.00 pm Meeting Point: Level 10, Gallery EntranceNational Library Building

Anatomy of a Free Mind Curator’s Tour (English)2.00 pm – 3.00 pmMeeting Point:Level 10, Gallery entrance,National Library Building

A Librarian’s World – The National Library’s Music Collection7.00 pm – 8.00 pmLevel 5, Imagination Room,National Library Building

Comedies, Histories and Tragedies11.00 am – 12.00 pmLevel 16, The Pod,National Library Building

Comedies, Histories and Tragedies: Show and Tell Session1.00 pm – 5.00 pmLevel 10, The Donors Gallery,National Library Building

Diet and Nutrition for Cancer Support10.30 am – 11.30 amLevel 3, Programme Area,The LLiBrary

THU 16

THU 23

SUN 26

THU 30

THU 02

FRI 10

FRI 10

Jazz for Curious Listeners: Altogether Jazz6.30 pm – 8.30 pmOpen Stage, library@esplanade

Series ProgrammesTaiko Co-Creation (3 sessions)

5, 12 & 19 March1.00 pm – 2.00 pm

Auditorium,Woodlands Regional Library

Experience Improvisation (3-session co-creation)

5, 12 & 19 March 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm

Multi-Purpose Room, Queenstown Public Library

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iPad GarageBand 2 1.00 pm – 3.30 pmMerpati Hall,Geylang East Public Library

SAT 04

AfterWords 7.30 pm – 9.00 pmProgramme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library

The Golden Circle3.00 pm – 4.00 pmActivity Room, Geylang East Public Library

THU 09

TUE 14

陪你看报纸3.00 pm – 4.00 pmProgramme Zone,Toa Payoh Public Library


THU 02

THU 09

SAT 18

Communities: Reading Allowed2.00 pm – 4.00 pmShare, library@orchard


Artists’ Trading Cards Club Special Session7.00 pm – 8.30 pmProgramme Zone,Bishan Public Library

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THU 23

THU 30

FRI 31

“一分钟就赢”游戏

壹度书会(Yidu Reading Club)2.00 pm – 4.00 pmProgramme Zone, Serangoon Public Library

Origami Workshop11.00 am – 12.00 pm Activity Room,Bishan Public Library

Malay in Minutes6.30 pm – 7.30 pmActivity Room, Geylang East Public Library

WED 29

The Big Read Meet 6.30 pm – 8.30 pmMulti-Purpose Room,Central Public Library

RE:SOUND: Music of the Philippines 4.00 pm – 5.00 pmSquare Garden,Central Public Library

weStern region

READARTS BUSINESS OTHERHAPPENINGS

For more information and programme registration,please visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

HERITAGEWELLNESS

亲子阅读“看书·识世界”工作坊 Raise-a-Reader Workshop4 March1.00 pm – 2.30 pmEverest Room,Woodlands Regional Library

The Puppet Duo5 March2.00 pm – 4.00 pmProgramme Zone,Serangoon Public Library

Little Library / Tots’ Cove7, 14, 21 & 28 March2.00 pm – 5.00 pmProgramme Zone,Marine Parade Public Library

Story Time with Aunties7, 14, 21 & 28 March7.00 pm – 7.30 pmProgramme Zone,Marine Parade Public Library

Parenting Perspectives: Tips for Raising Successful Kids with Learning Differences11 March2.00 pm – 3.00 pmProgramme Zone,Marine Parade Public Library

Chinese Reading Club11 & 25 March2.30 pm – 4.00 pmActivity Room,Choa Chu Kang Public Library

Arty Party – Sospeso on a Bottle11 March3.00 pm – 5.00 pmProgramme Zone,Serangoon Public Library

Equipping Your Child with Exam Skills: Reference Tracking in Comprehension Activities11 March3.15 pm – 4.30 pmProgramme Zone,Marine Parade Public Library

Parent-Child Music and Movement Workshop(0-5 years)13 March11.00 am – 12.00 pmActivity Room,Bishan Public Library

14 March11.30 am – 12.30 pmActivity Room,Cheng San Public Library

Parent-Child Photography 18 March1.00 pm – 3.00 pmProgramme Zone,Serangoon Public Library

Effective Ways to Read with Your Child 18 March2.00 pm – 3.30 pmProgramme Zone,Sengkang Public Library

Expert Series Workshop: Stories Come Alive!18 March3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone,Bishan Public Library

Jiggle, Read & Rhyme

2 March4.00 pm – 4.30 pmChildren’s Playhouse,Tampines Regional Library

9 March4.00 pm – 4.30 pmActivity Room,Choa Chu Kang Public Library

13 March3.30 pm – 4.00 pmActivity Room,Bishan Public Library

14 March7.30 pm – 8.00 pmProgramme Room,Sembawang Public Library

16 March7.30 pm – 8.00 pmActivity Room,Ang Mo Kio Public Library

21 March4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Programme Zone,Pasir Ris Public Library

21 March4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Storytelling Corner,Bukit Merah Public Library

21 March7.30 pm – 8.00 pmProgramme Zone,Toa Payoh Public Library

21 March7.30 pm – 8.00 pmProgramme Zone,Jurong Regional Library

28 March7.30 pm – 8.00 pmEverest Room,Woodlands Regional Library

29 March7.30 pm – 8.00 pmActivities Room,Bukit Batok Public Library

Read & Bond

Detective Fun15 March3.00 pm – 4.00 pmChildren’s Playhouse,Tampines Regional Library

Are You Afraid of Monsters?16 March3.00 pm – 4.00 pmProgramme Zone,Pasir Ris Public Library

Solve the Murder Mystery18 March2.00 pm – 3.00 pmActivity Room,Geylang East Public Library

For Parents

SAT 11

RE:SOUND by Art Fresco Presents . . . Music of Japan2.00 pm – 3.30 pmAuditorium,Woodlands Regional Library

Kampung Play (Youths & Adults)12.00 pm – 5.15 pmActivity Room, Choa Chu Kang Library

WED 01

THU 23

SAT 25

分享读书会Share Read Chinese Book Club 10.30 am – 11.30 amAmazon Room, Woodlands Regional Library

故事迷3.00 pm – 4.00 pmProgramme Zone,Ang Mo Kio Public Library

德士师傅与好友读书会7.00 pm – 9.00 pmProgramme Zone,Ang Mo Kio Public Library

WED 08

FUNdaMENTALs Reading Club10.00 am – 12.00 pmAmazon Room, Woodlands Regional Library

northern region

Quick 6 Strength Exercise 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone,Jurong Regional Library

FRI 31

PIXEL Labs Equipment Briefing (3D Printer)4.00 pm – 5.30 pmPIXEL Labs@NLB,Jurong Regional Library

Madagascar (PG)4.00 pm – 6.00 pmProgramme Zone,Queenstown Public Library

Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation: Turtle Power! (PG)4.00 pm – 6.00 pmProgramme Zone,Queenstown Public Library

FRI 03

SAT 04

SAT 18

SAT 11

SAT 25

PIXEL Labs Equipment Briefing (3D Printer)12.00 pm – 1.30 pmPIXEL Labs@NLB,Jurong Regional Library

SAT 18

Heartlands Book Club is discussing poems by Baizura Rahaman5.00 pm – 6.30 pmActivities Room, Bukit Batok Public Library

SAT 18

SUN 19

Voice Your Choice with Advance Care Planning2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Room,Sembawang Public Library

Still Life Sunday Series: Flora & Fauna 2.00 pm – 5.00 pmProgramme Zone,Ang Mo Kio Public Library

SUN 26

RE:SOUND by Art Fresco Presents . . . Music of the Philippines1.00 pm – 2.00 pmAuditorium,Woodlands Regional Library

[Art Fresco] Filipino Music Workshop3.00 pm – 4.00 pmEverest Room,Woodlands Regional Library

Storytelling Club2.00 pm – 3.30 pmActivity Room, Choa Chu Kang Public Library

THU 02

Community in Bloom11.30 am – 12.30 pmGarden Area,Queenstown Public Library

Community in Bloom11.30 am – 12.30 pmGarden Area,Queenstown Public Library

IT Talk: Google Cloud and Useful Apps3.00 pm – 5.00 pmSwordfish Room, Bukit Merah Public Library

Quick 6 Strength Exercise 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone,Jurong Regional Library

THU 16

Building a Dementia Friendly Community2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Radin Mas Hall,Bukit Merah Public Library

FRI 17

SAT 18

Dollars and Sense Learning Community11.00 am – 12.30 pmLevel 3, Synergy Room, Jurong Regional Library

清史网读书会5.00 pm – 6.30 pmProgramme Zone,Ang Mo Kio Public Library

Pseudo Book Club3.00 pm – 4.30 pmLevel 3, Synergy Room,Jurong Regional Library

Percussive Storm1.00 pm – 2.00 pmProgramme Zone,Queenstown Public Library

[Garden Talk] How to Make your Own Enzymes for Gardening Use5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Programme Zone,Queenstown Public Library

EXHIBITIONS


Let’s Focus on Inclusion Photo Exhibition

6 – 20 March 2017Exhibition Area,Woodlands Regional Library

Shaped by different experiences and beliefs, we all hold varying views and attitudes towards people with disabilities and inclusion.

“Let’s Focus on Inclusion Photo Exhibition”, organised by SPD (an organisation serving people with disabilities), showcases winning entries of a contest held earlier in 2016 to create awareness of what inclusion means and show people with disabilities being included in the community. The photos featured in the exhibition capture moments of inclusion against the following backdrops: In School, At Work, Family and Friends, Having Fun and Healthy Lifestyle.


BOOK REVIEW

The China Horizon: Glory and Dreamof a Civilizational StateZhang Weiwei2016 World Century PublishingCall No. English 951.0612 ZHA

This is the third volume in Zhang’s trilogy. The first volume, The China Ripple, has not been translated into English, but the

English edition of the second volume, The China Wave was published in 2012. In that book, Zhang explains how China is rising, and why as a “civilizational state”, that is, a country “with a long history and vast territory”, it has endured. Zhang claims that China succeeded because, and not in spite, of its governance. In his 2012 volume he referred to his debate with Francis Fukuyama in which he commented, “If the American political system continues as it is today, I am really concerned that the next elected US President will be less competent than George W. Bush.”

In The China Horizon, Zhang continues with his proposition that the Western model is less sustainable than the Chinese one. He draws comparisons against Western models, including that of the Roman Empire about the time of China’s Western Han Dynasty (206-25 BCE). The two were about the same size, but the Roman Empire collapsed. It is a debatable point whether the comparison is accurate because the Chinese model is not the same from dynasty to dynasty. Perhaps Zhang’s point is that none of them had a Western model. This volume begins with a discussion of what Zhang regards as myths and comparing them to reality. He refers to Pulitzer Prize winners Donald L. Bartlett and James B. Steel’s book, Betrayal of the American Dream which describes how “the American Dream has evaporated for most Americans”. On the contrary, Zhang says, the “Chinese Dream has been moving upwards”.

Bartlett and Steele blame it on “American politicians, the government and rich and big corporations” but Zhang believes that “the Chinese Dream does not necessarily stand in the way of realizing the American Dream, as the economies of China and the United States are hugely complementary”. In fact, he thinks that the realisation of the Chinese Dream can help Americans realise theirs. The flaw in the American model, he maintains, is that the “American political system is now unable to channel a reasonable part of [the country’s] profits to the ordinary Americans”. He discusses the point raised by Bryan Caplan in Caplan’s book, The Myth of the Rational Voter: Why Democracies Choose Bad Policies at some length. He agrees that the “rational voters’ bias” allows their votes to be exploited by interest groups. Zhang explains that the China model is significantly different. The Chinese “mass line” model or “people to people” system ensures “several rounds of decision-makers going out to consult with the people with a draft decision until final consensus is reached on it”. He believes that the China model takes care of the individual’s interest as well as society’s interest. He points out that groups with conflicting interests such as the gay versus the anti-gay, abortion versus anti-abortion, religious believers versus non-believers, “causes a heavy toll to the American society”. Zhang looks beyond Western institutions, away from Western systems, and their models, especially America’s ‘moneytalkracy’. Zhang believes that “a well-functioning model state requires a balanced equilibrium of the three


The Little Paris BookshopNina George, 2015 AbacusCall No. English GEO

domains: political, social and economic”. Contrary to popular belief, Zhang says that “[n]ever has a time in China’s history witnessed more open and lively discussions on public policies and public issues”. He says that a “click of [the] mouse will allow you to see hundreds, if not thousands, of opinions critical of the government”. Zhang discusses Western ideals and values such as democracy, freedom, and human rights which the West claims to be universal values. Zhang points out that there are many values that the Chinese believe should be universal values: peace (which he claims Americans do not embrace as a universal value), harmony, benevolence, responsibility, and poverty eradication. Countering Eric Wolfe’s point that the West will “win out over” the East, Zhang says that “[i]n retrospect, Eurocentrism and the rise of superiority of Western civilization provided the West with a narrative that was ultimately responsible for the rise of racism, colonialism, and imperialism”. Citing the regional and national responses to the tragic earthquake in Wenchuan, Sichuan in 2008, where banners proclaimed, “Wenchuan hold on! Sichuan hold on! China hold on!” Zhang says that this reflects the Chinese sentiment of “we belong to the same family” and “family and country share the same fate”.

Zhang acknowledges that “present Chinese society does need more civic culture, more order and more rule of law” but he claims that China’s construction of a “more orderly society with civic culture entails time” but it has already started across the country. He thus believes that if China can overtake the West in many ‘hardware’ areas, it can also do so in the ‘software’ areas. He believes that “the paradigm of ‘democracy vs. autocracy’ should be replaced by that of ‘good governance vs. bad governance’ . . . [b]ecause in the paradigm of democracy vs. autocracy, what constitutes democracy is defined by the West, which assumes democracy is good, but one can find failures of democracy everywhere”. Zhang’s book opens the floor for debate, but it

is lucid, well argued, and illuminating.

The Alexandrian


BOOK REVIEW

W hat is it like to be old; very old, and living in an old folks’ home? These are questions we would rather not

answer; in fact, we often pretend we never hear of them. Why is that so? Many, especially old people, think, old age is bad; it is terrible. All concerned feel, at some point, that they are like cans on a supermarket shelf with an expiry date only months away.

Hendrik Groen is one such person. He is past 83 years of age and lives in a care home aptly (facetiously?) named “House of the Setting Sun”. It is run by a woman of self-importance named Mrs Stelwagen. She has a secretary named Mrs Appelboom. Together they enforce the rules of the house – many of which seem absurd to the residents. There is a rule that pets are not allowed except for birds and fish so long as they are not more than 10 and 20 cm long respectively. And so Mrs Brinkman’s dachshund which she had hidden under her sink for weeks, was finally discovered and terminated at the pound. It is in this context of old age, helplessness, and a sense of the forlorn that Hendrik Groen decides to write about his life in the care home. Somehow he thinks that these are matters that the world ought to know about; whether or not others would care is a matter that he is not at all concerned with. So he goes about to record a diary of a year in his life in the home, one day at a time. He is aware that he may die before the diary is completed. So he arranges to have an old friend, Evert Duiker, read a few pages from it during his funeral.

It is true that life seems to move at a glacial pace in places such as the House of the Setting Sun, but Hendrik Groen is a skilful writer and his daily accounts are short and seemingly incredible because it is so incongruous to have so many activities going on daily. So the reader is treated to page after page of excitement; and many mishaps as well as humour (sometimes both in one). Hendrik Groen records even cases of geriatric bullying – some women pick on a Mrs De Leeuw as their favourite victim. On one occasion they loosened a salt shaker so that Mrs De Leeuw poured out the entire contents on her fried egg, and then chided her for being careless. Mr Hoogdalen, a scooter enthusiast, proposes to start a scooter club named “The Antelopes” but, Hendrik is cool to the idea. He does create a club with some of his friends for the purpose of ensuring that they have a purposeful life in the home. The club is named the “Old But Not Dead Club”. It organises tours such as the one to the Keukenhof, a famous botanical garden in the Netherlands, but is described by Hendrik Groen as “one of the Netherlands’ largest and most notorious old age preserves”. So many old people visit it that it cannot afford to give discounts to old people – people in wheelchairs are admitted for free though. That prompts the Old But Not Dead members to squeeze in a few free entries that way.

The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83¼ Years OldHendrik Groen2016 Michael Joseph (Penguin)Call No. English GRO


The Little Paris BookshopNina George, 2015 AbacusCall No. English GEO

Life, even at that late stage, is never short of love in bloom. Hendrik Groen at 83 still falls in love when a new resident, named Eefje Brand, moves in after one of the residents, Mrs De Gans dies. Hendrik Groen invites Eefje for meals and for concerts and she always responds positively. One day he invites her to dinner at a posh restaurant after tea and she accepts the invitation but tells him that it is only on the condition that he would not make it a habit of paying for everything. “That’s a habit I wouldn’t be able to afford anyway,” he answers her, truthfully. Eefje proves to be such a lively lady that even Evert is attracted enough to slip a Valentine’s Day card under her door. But she catches him at it and mercilessly teases him about it in a group meeting. She is feisty and picks fights with Mrs Stelwagen. Hendrik Groen takes the reader through all the aches and pains of old age. He introduces us to residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and to the strange day for Alzheimer’s sufferers – World Alzheimer’s Day. How odd, he thinks. Alzheimer’s Day is practically useless to people with Alzheimer’s disease.

When one is old, life moves very slowly; but in the twinkling of an eye, it can spin rapidly, as Hendrik Groen is to discover – one day, Eefje suffers a stroke. From that moment on, old age and friendship become intertwined like a ball skidding off into a dark alley. When we truly want to know what it is like to live one day at a time, or find true joy in having made it to yet another spring, this is a most enlightening book on the topic.

The Alexandrian


Deftly weaving poignant narratives with little-known trivia, this comic takes a nostalgic look at the railway system that used to connect Singapore and Malaysia. True to its title, Last Train from Tanjong Pagar recounts the departure of the last train from Tanjong Pagar Railway Station in 2011 and explores the significant role this railway has played in the development of Singapore.

A thought-provoking work by comic veteran Koh Hong Teng, this title presents otherwise dry facts in a fascinating manner interspersed with fictionalised excerpts of the lives touched by this railway. This graphic tribute captures one of the key events in Singapore’s history and is a suitable read for train rides.

Contributed by Sufyan Alimon

Last Train from Tanjong Pagar Author: Koh Hong TengPublisher: Singapore: Epigram Books, 2014Call No.: Adult Lending English 741.595957 KOH

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Why You Love Music: From Mozart to Metallica – The Emotional Power of Beautiful Sounds Author: John PowellPublisher: New York: Little, Brown and Company, 2016Call No.: Adult Lending English 781.11 POW - [ART]

Did you know that music not only affects our feelings but also the decisions we make? What’s more, did you know that music can alleviate our medical conditions and is linked to human survival?

Backed by extensive research and a wide variety of music references, this book offers intriguing facts and insights into music that you never knew. Find out what our taste in music says about us, how to interpret music, and how music affects us emotionally, intellectually and physically.

Whether you are an aspiring musician, a professional or just someone who simply enjoys music, if you have ever wondered why you cannot live without music, read this title and be prepared to change the way you listen to your favourite tunes.

Contributed by Chan Xin Yi

You can check the availability of these titles via our online catalogue at www.nlb.gov.sg


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Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis Author: J.D. VanceE-book

Six and a Half Deadly SinsAuthor: Colin CotterillPublisher: New York: Soho Crime, 2015Call No.: Adult Lending English COT - [MY]

Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis is described by The New York Times as one of “6 books to help understand Trump’s win”. Considering that this political event is definitely one of the biggest shockers of 2016, such a claim is likely to capture one’s attention immediately.

A quick browse of this title gives the impression that it is a typical book on upward mobility in society. However, a closer read of this memoir gives one a personal insight into the lives of the poor in the US. It is heart-wrenching to see how poverty affects American children psychologically, even well into adulthood. The author’s first-hand account is candid and eye-opening, especially his descriptions on how he chased the American Dream as a ‘Scots-Irish hillbilly’. This provides readers a better perspective on why the working class in the US is generally pessimistic and why many of these problems actually run far deeper than the country’s downward economic trend.

Contributed by Norlizah Mohd Juffri

Set in 1970s Laos, this hilarious, slice-of-life book is the 10th in the Dr Siri Paiboun series. Retired from his post as the national coroner of Laos, Dr Siri, a French-trained physician has become bored. So when he receives a package containing a severed finger sewn into the hem of a ‘pha sin’ (a traditional Lao skirt), he takes his wife, Madame Daeng, on a trip around the country to investigate the case.

Peppered with witty humour and a running commentary of life after the Laotian Civil War, the story unfolds like a scavenger hunt, bringing readers into the remote villages of Communist Laos as they search for clues to find the owner of the missing finger. Dr Siri’s troupe of eccentric friends also adds spice to the adventure and readers are sure to be rewarded with a unique mystery read.

Contributed by Erni Nurain Salleh


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Tahukah anda bahawa terdapat banyak keistimewaan yang ada pada madu? Buku penterjemahan dan tambahan The Healing Power of Honey ini memaparkan keajaiban dan fadilat madu dalam kehidupan manusia. Buku ini menyingkap kelebihan madu lebah berdasarkan Al-Quran, hadis dan dalil-dalil perubatan. Ia memberikan pelbagai fakta tentang kandungan zat dan khasiat yang terdapat di dalam madu, royal jelly, lilin madu (beeswax) dan propolis (lem madu). Selain itu, ia juga memberi penjelasan tentang beberapa jenis madu seperti madu Aksia, madu Limau, madu Heather, madu Lobak, madu Eucalyptus dan Madu Gandum Hitam.

Buku in turut mengandungi hasil kajian saintifik dan huraian yang menunjukkan kehebatan madu lebah berfungsi sebagai antimikroba, anti kanser dan anti pendarahan. Banyak kajian membuktikan yang madu amat berkesan untuk rawatan dan pencegahan penyakit. Pengambilan madu juga dapat meningkatkan tahap kesihatan seseorang. Madu boleh dijadikan penawar alternatif untuk pelbagai jenis penyakit seperti penyakit saluran penafasan, penyakit kulit dan penyakit saluran pencernaan. Ia juga berupaya merawat penyakit berjangkit saraf, rhematik dan jangkitan persendian. Pada akhir buku ini, anda juga dapat mempelajari berbagai resipi alternatif yang mengunakan madu dan produk madu untuk merawat tubuh dan penyakit.

The Healing Power of Honey adalah sebuah buku yang mudah dibaca dan difahami. Ia penuh dengan panduan dan tips yang praktikal dan mudah. Ia mengajak anda meroka kegunaan madu dalam kehidupan seharian untuk memelihara kesihatan dan meningkatkan system imun yang lebih baik.

Diulas oleh: Azizah Osman

The Healing Power of Honey / Penterjemah & TambahanPenulis: Haji Muhammad YusufPenerbit & Tahun Penerbitan: Selangor: Pustaka Ibnu Katsir, 2016Nombor Panggilan: Malay 615.36 HEA - [HEA]




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别让身体不开心：潘怀宗博士把关，让你吃得最安心的一本食材大全，聪明挑食健康煮，绝不踩食安地雷作者：潘怀宗，年代MUCH台

出版社与年份：台北市：时报文化出版企业股份有限公司，2015

索书号：Chinese 613.2 PHZ - [HEA]

潮州工夫茶话作者：曾楚楠，叶汉钟

出版社与年份：广州：暨南大学出版社，2011

索书号：Chinese 394.150951 ZCN

俗话说：能吃是福！但是，您知道哪些食物能让我们的身体更健康，

生活过得更幸福吗？又或者，您对烹饪存在着疑问，如：健康的火锅吃

法应该是先煮菜还是肉？金针菇是否不宜煮得太久，否则会不容易消

化？把马铃薯和苹果放在一起保存，是否可以防止发芽？若您想知道

答案，不妨参考这本实用书。

此外，本书也为您介绍品尝68种常见食材的方式，让您的身体更有效地吸收营养。另外也提及

食材的特性：如，吃白萝葡能助美白，或多吃萍果能保护心脏血管。同时，潘怀宗博士也教您

如何挑选最佳食材，并分享有效的烹饪方法，以及如何用简单易懂的方法保存食材。

编写：陈欣韵 (Angela Chen)

茶在潮州华人社群中的普及。本书着重并全面地介绍潮州工夫茶的历

史、民俗文化，书内也附有潮州明清时代的潮州茶器彩照，让读者一

睹其优美。书中也对整体的中国茶道精神、茶艺稍作讲解，并提及“工

夫茶”与“功夫茶”的不同含义。你知道它们的差异吗？你有兴趣进一

步发现潮州茶文化吗？参阅此书，开启你的茶之旅吧。

编写：史哲源 (Felix Ser)

“有闲来我家食茶”这句话是潮州人传统式独特的问候语。由此可见


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The Drop BoxPublisher: California: Arbella Studios, 2015; New York: Virgil Films, 2015Call No.: AV English 305.232095195 DRO

Humanity from SpacePublisher: Virginia: PBS, 2015Call No.: AV English 306 HUM

The significance of a child’s life is the key idea of this heart-rending award-winning documentary, which tells the story of a man who devised an ingenious way to save Seoul’s abandoned babies.

Unable to be cared for by their biological parents, hundreds of babies are abandoned on the streets of South Korea every year. Due to various reasons, many of these children have been deemed unwanted as soon as they were born, but not by Pastor Lee who dedicates his life and home to them.

The Drop Box is an inspiring documentary that tells a story of hope with the simple message that no human life is worth any less than another.

Contributed by Renu Siva

This fascinating documentary explores human history through unique visual representations and insightful data. Applying computer-generated imagery (CGI) and using images captured from space, Humanity from Space presents viewers with intriguing information on how populations interact with one another and how places are connected in this complex world.

The video also takes us through the journey of the development of human settlements – from small humble tribes to huge modern cities. The modern world owes its growth to moments of ingenuity, from the seemingly simple act of farming to groundbreaking technologies such as steam engines, the railway transport system and electricity.

With the unprecedented growth of the human population, how can we achieve environmental sustainability with our limited and depleting natural resources? As we explore possible solutions and gaze into the future, now is the time for us to reflect upon the past to seek inspiration and answers.

Contributed by Yang Qinli



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Me and Earl and the Dying GirlPublisher: California: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, 2015Call No.: AV English 791.4372 ME - [ART]

Greg Gaines is an awkward, self-loathing high school senior who just wants to drift through the rest of his schooling life unnoticed. Greg and his co-worker (read: friend), Earl Jackson, get by through spending lunch hours with their history teacher, appreciating world cinema and making home movies of the films they’ve seen.

Greg’s life changes when he is instructed to befriend a fellow student and former childhood acquaintance, Rachel Kushner, in her time of need. Although neither of them truly want each other’s company at first, a friendship that dramatically changes both their lives later blossoms.

Based on Jesse Andrew’s debut novel of the same name, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is an endearing and compelling tale of a quirky friendship between three teenagers. Unlike the usual tragic teen narrative, this film is refreshingly original, witty and poignant – all in one.

Contributed by Siti Fatimah


EXTENDED UNTIL 23 APRIL 2017 | 10AM – 9PMLEVEL 10, GALLERY, NATIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING

Graffitied Portrait of Charlie Chaplin (detail), ink & acrylic on rice paper, 2013

《卓别林涂鸦像》(局部), 宣纸水墨胶彩, 2013年

FREE ADMISSION 入场免费

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28 OCTOBER 2016 — 26 MARCH 2017

LEVELS 7 & 8, PROMENADE

NATIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING

10AM – 9PM

CURATOR’S TOUR

Thursday, 9 March 20177.00pm – 8.00pmMeeting point: Level 7, PromenadeLanguage: English

Discover the roots of local playwrights as well as prominent theatre companies that have shaped the foundation of contemporary theatre in Singapore.

Conducted by: Georgina Wong, Assistant Curator, National Library

ROVING EXHIBITION

THEATRE TALES!Jurong Regional Library01 February – 17 April 2017

Delve into stories from traditional theatre found in Southeast Asia! Get up-close and personal with characters from the epic tales of the Ramayana, Mahabharata and Chinese legends. Learn about the theatre traditions of wayang kulit (shadow puppetry), Chinese street opera, and therukoothu (Tamil street theatre) through interactive displays at selected libraries around Singapore.

PROGRAMMES

KUO PAO KUN: THE EDUCATORRSaturday, 18 March 20172.00pm – 3.30pmLevel 5, Possibility RoomLanguage: Mandarin

Kuo Pao Kun is perhaps Singapore’s greatest dramatist and arts activist. Find out more about Kuo’s role as an educator and how his far-sightedness had nurtured generations of theatre practitioners, before joining us for a tour of the exhibition.

Speakers:Liu Xiaoyi, Theatre Practitioner Tan Beng Tian, Artistic Director of Finger Players

Moderator: Lee Chee Keng, Actor and Lecturer at Yale-NUS College

S c r i p t & S t a g e explores the fascinat ing roots of local p laywri t ing and theatre product ion, h ighl ight ing s igni f icant per formances, p laywrights and prominent theatre

companies that have shaped the foundat ion of contemporar y theatre in Singapore.

For more information and updates on our new and current programmes, please visit nlb.gov.sg/exhibitions/. Admission to programmes is free and registration is required. Seats are limited, on a first-come first-served basis. Please register at library eKiosks or nlb.gov.sg/golibrary. All programmes are held at the National Library Building (100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064).

With so much information out there, it is hard to be sure of what is true and what is not. Simply answer 3 questions and

stand a chance to win S$50 worth of vouchers.

This contest ends on 29 March 2017. Terms & Conditions apply.

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Which local tourist attraction was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015?

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c. Singapore Botanic Gardens

b.

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SURE?SURE?

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Dr David ClinnickContributions made by Michael Tweedie, the former director of the Raffles Museum, to the field of human prehistory and the archaeological record of Southeast Asia.

Dr David Clinnick is an honorary research fellow in Archaeology at Durham University. He has been conducting research and developing the National Library, Singapore’s collection on the contributions made by Michael Tweedie, former director of the Raf�es Museum, to the �eld of human prehistory and the archaeological record of Southeast Asia. Tweedie was the �rst museum director after the war, and as a scientist, he conducted many archaeological excavations in Malaya and wrote many books on its early history.

Dr Ivana PrazicTravelling Theologies: Confucian Reformists and Scholars across the Straits of Malacca

Originating from Serbia, Dr Ivana Prazic will share her �ndings on the religion-based encounters between Chinese intellectuals across the Straits of Malacca at the turn of the 20th century. Prazic recently completed her PhD thesis, Cheng Ho-Related Piety in Post-New Order Indonesia: Theologies of Emancipation, with the Asian Studies Program at the University of Sydney, Australia.

Dr Henry Chong Ren JieSmall- and medium-sized Chinese business firms in pre-war Singapore

Hailing from Malaysia, Dr Henry Chong obtained his PhD from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2015. His thesis explores the inter-relation between a Chinese family �rm and Chinese family using the Nanyang Brothers Tobacco Company and the Jian family as case studies.

Research Fellowship 2017 SharingPresentation by the fellows of the Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship and George Lyndon Hicks Fellowship for Southeast Asia Collections.

Tuesday, 28 March 20174.00pm – 5.30pmLevel 1, Visitors’ Briefing Room100 Victoria Street, National Library Building, Singapore 188064

Please visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary to register for this programme. Admission is free.

Dr David ClinnickContributions made by Michael Tweedie, the former director of the Raffles Museum, to the field of human prehistory and the archaeological record of Southeast Asia.

Dr David Clinnick is an honorary research fellow in Archaeology at Durham University. He has been conducting research and developing the National Library, Singapore’s collection on the contributions made by Michael Tweedie, former director of the Raf�es Museum, to the �eld of human prehistory and the archaeological record of Southeast Asia. Tweedie was the �rst museum director after the war, and as a scientist, he conducted many archaeological excavations in Malaya and wrote many books on its early history.

Dr Ivana PrazicTravelling Theologies: Confucian Reformists and Scholars across the Straits of Malacca

Originating from Serbia, Dr Ivana Prazic will share her �ndings on the religion-based encounters between Chinese intellectuals across the Straits of Malacca at the turn of the 20th century. Prazic recently completed her PhD thesis, Cheng Ho-Related Piety in Post-New Order Indonesia: Theologies of Emancipation, with the Asian Studies Program at the University of Sydney, Australia.

Dr Henry Chong Ren JieSmall- and medium-sized Chinese business firms in pre-war Singapore

Hailing from Malaysia, Dr Henry Chong obtained his PhD from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2015. His thesis explores the inter-relation between a Chinese family �rm and Chinese family using the Nanyang Brothers Tobacco Company and the Jian family as case studies.

Research Fellowship 2017 SharingPresentation by the fellows of the Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship and George Lyndon Hicks Fellowship for Southeast Asia Collections.

Tuesday, 28 March 20174.00pm – 5.30pmLevel 1, Visitors’ Briefing Room100 Victoria Street, National Library Building, Singapore 188064

Please visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary to register for this programme. Admission is free.

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Present with Confidence

12.30 pm – 1.30 pmLevel 3, Programme Area,The LLiBrary

Presentation skills are important to have in any job role. Learning how to structure your presentation using a systematic approach will help you to deliver your message in a clear and impactful way.

Let Jacinta Ong from Capelle Consulting show you how to capture your audience’s attention and find out how to craft your own persuasive presentations.

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10.30 am – 11.30 am Level 3, Programme Area,The LLiBrary

Learn about the causes of cancer, the strategies to mitigate its severity and how to improve its prognosis. Founder of The Veg School, Wong Kee Yew, will share dietetic remedies for cancer as well as how to change diets, plan menus and create new recipes.

In this talk, discover:•The root causes of cancer in both

scientific and holistic aspects•How to identify foods with nutritional and

healing properties•How to tailor a diet for a cancer patient•What pitfalls to avoid when

planning a diet

Anatomy of a Free Mind Curator’s Tour 策展人导览

3月10日 | 晚上7点至8点(华语）11 March, 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm (English)Meeting Point: Level 10, Gallery Entrance

Join our curators once a month on Friday or Saturday for an exhibition tour to discover the fascinating stories behind internationally acclaimed artist Tan Swie Hian’s various creations, personal notebooks, manuscripts and artefacts.

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The Speaking Factory-WGL’s Author Series @The LLibrary: The Economics and the Irony of Money / Build Your Tribe

3.00 pm – 5.00 pmLevel 3, Atrium,The LLiBrary

This series provides tips and insights for you to learn and equip yourself with relevant skills on entrepreneurship and personal development to survive in this ever-changing world.

Let Armen Rizal Rahman, founder of SilverCoinsSingapore.sg and RisalahMint.com, explain the importance for entrepreneurs to understand economics and finance. Next, join Sam Choo as he shares how to use Facebook Groups for online marketing to build a tribe like Singapore Internet Marketers and make online income. This panel is moderated by Hazriq Idrus, founder of The Speaking Factory.

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A Librarian’s World – The National Library’s Music Collection

7.00 pm – 8.00 pmLevel 5, Imagination Room,National Library Building

Ever wondered what librarians do? In this series of monthly talks, find out what makes our librarians tick as they share highlights of their work from the collections of the National Library.

Join us for a journey through our Singapore music collection – featuring Sharmini Chellapandi and Joy Loh from the National Library.


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What if one day we or our loved ones become mentally incapacitated? How would life be for the family?•What is a Lasting Power of Attorney

(LPA)? •What is the Mental Capacity Act (MCA)? •When does each apply?

Find the answers to all these questions and more at this talk, presented by Astute Legal LLC, a boutique law practice providing personalised and dedicated legal counsel.

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Comedies, Histories and Tragedies

11.00 am – 12.00 pmLevel 16, The Pod,National Library Building

Richard Ovenden, Bodley’s Librarian, will be joined by Professor Rhodri Lewis from the University of Oxford to explain why the First Folio matters. They will discuss the history of the Bodleian Library’s two copies of the First Folio and explain how the Folio helps us understand Shakespearean drama.

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Shining Your Personal Brand the Write Way


Trusted thought leaders become more important to any business. As credible and esteemed sources of information, their opinions carry a lot of weight.

A book offers the greatest leverage to those who wish to position themselves as thought leaders in their fields and extend their influence.

Join Kok Hwa, Publisher at Candid Creation Publishing, as he shares with you:• 1 proven and structured

process to build and communicate your personal brand

• 3 reasons why trainers must become published authors

• 4 challenges every aspiring author will face on the journey

• 6P Framework of Publishing to jumpstart your authorship journey

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1.00 pm – 5.00 pmLevel 10, The Donors Gallery,National Library Building

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to view one of the world’s most famous and valuable books first-hand – the First Folio. Richard Ovenden and Rhodri Lewis will share interesting trivia and stories and answer your burning questions.


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Law of the Land: Highlights of Singapore’s Constitutional DocumentsOngoing10.00 am – 7.00 pm (Sun-Thu & Public Holidays)10.00 am – 10.00 pm (Fri, Sat & Eve of Public Holidays)Chief Justice’s Chamber and Office,National Gallery Singapore

“Law of the Land: Highlights of Singapore’s Constitutional Documents” 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.

The exhibition features rare constitutional documents from the collections of the National Archives of Singapore and the National Library, Singapore. The documents capture key moments in Singapore’s constitutional history and also throw light on milestones in our island-nation’s history.

The exhibition is organised by the National Archives of Singapore and the National Library Board, and is held at the historic former Chief Justice’s Chamber and Office at the National Gallery Singapore.

Join our curator-led Insights Tours and docent-led Highlights Tours. All tours are free and conducted in English.

Insights Tour 2nd and 4th Fri of the month (10 & 24 Mar), 6.30 pm – 7.15 pm Meeting Point: Level 1, Information Counter, Padang Atrium

There are 20 places available on a first come, first served basis.

Highlights Tour1st & 3rd Sat of the month (4 & 18 Mar), 2.00 pm – 2.45 pmMeeting Point: Basement 1, Tours DeskRegistration opens 20 min before each tour

There are 20 places available on a first come, first served basis.

Visit www.nas.gov.sg/nas/Outreach/Exhibitions.aspx for more information.

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Shakespeare in Print: The First Folio

Level 10, The Donors Gallery,National Library Board

The National Library of Singapore will be displaying a special loan from the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries, a Shakespeare’s First Folio. Shakespeare’s plays are some of the most significant pieces of literature in the English canon and have influenced art and media all over the world for centuries.

The First Folio showcase is an exciting opportunity for visitors to see the plays in their first printed form. Without the First Folio and the efforts of its publishers to preserve Shakespeare’s works, plays such as Antony and Cleopatra, The Tempest, and Macbeth may have been lost.

Also featured will be the impact Shakespeare’s works have had on theatre in Asia as well as his great influence on our modern-day use of the English language.

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LOCATIONSBBPLBukit Batok Public Library1 Bukit Batok Central Link, West Mall #03-01Singapore 658713

BPPLBukit Panjang Public LibraryClosed for renovations.Reopens in 2017.

GEPLGeylang East Public Library50 Geylang East Avenue 1Singapore 389777

SRPLSerangoon Public Library23 Serangoon Central, #04-82/83 NEX (Level 4R)Singapore 556083

NLNational Library100 Victoria StreetSingapore 188064

CMPLClementi Public Library3155 Commonwealth Avenue West, #05-13/14/15 The Clementi MallSingapore 129588

MPPLMarine Parade Public Library278 Marine Parade Road, #01-02, Marine Parade Community BuildingSingapore 449282

BEPLBedok Public Library21 Bedok North Street 1Singapore 469659

CCKPLChoa Chu Kang Public Library21 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4, #04-01/02 Lot One Shoppers’ MallSingapore 689812

BMPLBukit Merah Public Library3779 Jalan Bukit MerahSingapore 159462

JRLJurong Regional Library21 Jurong East Central 1Singapore 609732

TRLTampines Regional Library31 Tampines Avenue 7Singapore 529620

CNPLlibrary@chinatown133 New Bridge Road, #04-12 Chinatown PointSingapore 059413

QUPLQueenstown Public Library53 Margaret DriveSingapore 149297

BIPLBishan Public Library5 Bishan Place, #01-01Singapore 579841

EPPLlibrary@esplanade8 Raffles Avenue, #03-01Singapore 039802

SKPLSengkang Public Library1 Sengkang Square,Compass One, #03-28 & #04-19Singapore 545078

JWPLJurong West Public Library60 Jurong West Central 3Singapore 648346

TPPLToa Payoh Public Library6 Toa Payoh CentralSingapore 319191

CTPLCentral Public Library100 Victoria Street, #B1-01Singapore 188064

CSPLCheng San Public Library90 Hougang Avenue 10,Hougang Mall, #03-11

OCPLlibrary@orchard277 Orchard Road#03-12 & #04-11 Orchard GatewaySingapore 238858

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AMPLAng Mo Kio Public Library4300 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6Singapore 569842

WRLWoodlands Regional Library900 South Woodlands DriveWoodlands Civic Centre, #01-03 Singapore 730900

SBPLSembawang Public Library30 Sembawang DriveSun Plaza #05-01Singapore 757713

YIPLYishun Public LibraryClosed for renovations. Reopens in 2018.

NORTHERN REGION

The LLiBraryLifelong Learning Institute11 Eunos Road 8#03-02 (via Lobby B)Singapore 408601

PRPLPasir Ris Public Library1 Pasir Ris Central Street 3, White Sands, #04-01/06Singapore 518457

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Samsui women

This is a coloured slide of six samsui women dressed in black wearing their typical red headgear and carrying baskets walking away from a construction site. They are probably on their way home after a hard day’s work.

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