Published inpubliclibrarysg·1 hour agoOf Swimming, Sailing and Sprinting: A Literary Glance at Singapore’s Sporting AmbitionsTeam Singapore has recently reached a major sporting milestone — winning the nation’s 1,000th Gold Medal at the South East Asian Games. To celebrate this historic achievement, let’s take the time to acquaint ourselves with the major sports in Singapore’s sporting landscape and delve into the interesting role that sports…Reading5 min readReading5 min read
Published inpubliclibrarysg·2 days agoThings to Do at Our Libraries (June 2023)We have hit the mid-point of 2023, now is the time take stock, kick back, relax and find some fun things to do! If you’re looking for something to brighten up your calendar, our handy guide features five upcoming events on the horizon. From an interactive guided tour about Singapore’s…Read4 min readRead4 min read
Published inpubliclibrarysg·May 25In Conversation with Dr Prasanthi Ram: A Glimpse into the Literary World of South Asian WritersDr Prasanthi Ram is the co-founder and fiction editor of Mahogany Journal, an inclusive online space created to share literary works written by, for, and about English-speaking South Asians born or based in Singapore. To be part of a diaspora is to be permanently located at the intersection of multiple…Read6 min readRead6 min read
Published inpubliclibrarysg·May 18Read These Books to Challenge Your ThinkingThe following article was generated in part with GPT-3, OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model. Upon generating draft language, the author reviewed, edited, and revised the language to their own liking. Under OpenAI’s co-authored policy, the AI contributions to this article are licensed to the author. Views and opinions expressed are the…Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
Published inpubliclibrarysg·May 11Shelf-Help: Disconnect to Reconnect, My Experiment with Digital MinimalismEver felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of self-help books in our libraries? Shelf-Help chronicles our librarians’ experience exploring the world of self-help books. Through this series, we try to provide a helpful guide to anyone looking to navigate the open waters of self-help literature. It was a nondescript Sunday…Lifestyle7 min readLifestyle7 min read
Published inpubliclibrarysg·May 4A Modern Take on Chinese Calligraphy with library@orchard’s Resident, Elaine ChanMeet library@orchard’s latest resident Elaine Chan, a self-taught Chinese calligraphy artist, whose residency at the library is from 1st March to 30th May 2023. Elaine’s passion in the visual arts gave her the inspiration to start Inklings, a website showcasing her creative efforts to combine traditional Chinese calligraphy with modern…Art4 min readArt4 min read
Published inpubliclibrarysg·Apr 27Things to Do at Our Libraries (May 2023)Live your life to the fullest when you attend our wide selection of programmes this May. From picking up gardening tips to enjoying a music performance, attending a health talk to understanding archival conservation — step outside your comfort zone and expand your horizons to learn something new!Lifestyle4 min readLifestyle4 min read
Published inpubliclibrarysg·Apr 25Makers Next Door: Meet Norman, Maker Coach in MakeIT at PunggolShould you happen to find yourself at MakeIT at Punggol, an open-to-public library makerspace that’s part of the new Punggol Regional Library, chances are you might see Norman Chew with his welcoming smile. It was a chance encounter that brought MakeIT at Libraries to Norman’s attention. He was walking around…Makers5 min readMakers5 min read
Published inpubliclibrarysg·Apr 20Discover New and Hidden Gems of PunggolSingapore’s first Eco-town, Punggol, is full of things to do. The estate, once known for its fishing activities, plantation work, poultry farming and pig rearing activities, is now transformed into a happening housing estate popular with young couples and families. Punggol is also famous for its waterfront living concept with…Punggol6 min readPunggol6 min read
Published inpubliclibrarysg·Apr 13History Books for People Who Hate Reading About HistoryThe following article was generated in part with GPT-3, OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model. Upon generating draft language, the author reviewed, edited, and revised the language to their own liking. Under OpenAI’s co-authored policy, the AI contributions to this article are licensed to the author. …Read5 min readRead5 min read
