Published in publiclibrarysg·20 hours agoMakers Next Door: Meet Jayne, Aspiring Maker and Peanuts Enthusiast23-year-old safe distancing enforcement officer Jayne Lim can sometimes be spotted at Woodlands Regional Library carrying models of her favourite Peanuts characters like Snoopy and Charlie Brown. What few may realise is that the models were made right at the library makerspace using fabrication technology like 3D printing, 3D pens…DIY5 min readDIY5 min read
Published in publiclibrarysg·Jan 19How to Break into the Data Science Field (Without a Data Science Degree)More than ever, data is influencing the way institutions and organisations operate. Whether it’s the Singapore General Hospital introducing a dashboard to help medical staff track the statuses of all ICU patients; Netflix recommending you similar titles to what you’ve been enjoying and producing shows based on the data of…Life6 min readLife6 min read
Published in publiclibrarysg·Jan 12On Saori Weaving with library@orchard’s Resident, Natalia Tanlibrary@orchard was home to the studio of textile and community artist, Natalia Tan, from August 2022 to January 2023 as part of its artist-in-residence programme. An advocate of creative reuse and repurposing, Natalia practices Saori weaving—a form of free-weaving that originated from Japan—to co-create with audiences using salvaged materials. In…Design6 min readDesign6 min read
Published in publiclibrarysg·Jan 5Strong Money Mindsets to Help You Cope with InflationEveryone’s feeling the inflationary pressure these days, from the layoffs that happened in the tech industry late last year (what does it mean for our economic prospects when even billion-dollar companies like Meta and Amazon are cutting jobs?) to the GST hike from 7 to 8 percent that kicked in…Books5 min readBooks5 min read
Published in publiclibrarysg·Dec 29, 2022Things to Do at Our Libraries (January 2023)Usher in the new year with health and wealth! This January, we bring you programmes that’ll make you a better investor, communicator, and digital builder. Strengthen your understanding of robo-advisors, teeth and gum health, intergenerational relationships, and pick up some coding basics!Investing4 min readInvesting4 min read
Published in publiclibrarysg·Dec 22, 2022So You Want To Be a Start-Up Founder?Starting your own business or launching a start-up (yes, there’s a difference between the two) isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you’ve got something you enjoy doing or an idea you think will challenge current norms and disrupt the market, perhaps you’re considering being your own boss. Though…Business6 min readBusiness6 min read
Published in publiclibrarysg·Dec 15, 2022Embrace the Learning Curve: Volunteer Philip Au on Teaching VideographyWhen the libraries reopened after circuit breaker measures in 2020, Philip Au chanced upon Tampines Regional Library while looking for a place to rest. Not a usual patron of this library, the former engineer came upon the library’s makerspace, MakeIT at Libraries, and was intrigued by its 3D printers and…DIY5 min readDIY5 min read
Published in publiclibrarysg·Dec 8, 20225 Tips to Overcome Your Child’s Picky EatingMealtimes can all too easily turn into a battle of wills if you’re a parent with a young child. Food, a pleasure to most, becomes a source of stress for parents who worry that their toddlers and preschoolers are eating too little, or too much, or the wrong foods. With…Reading6 min readReading6 min read
Published in publiclibrarysg·Dec 1, 2022Why We Love Coming-of-Age StoriesStories of young adult protagonists growing up never seem to get old. Every now and then, new coming-of-age stories emerge in popular drama serials, films and books. Whether it’s Atypical, a drama series about a teenager on the autism spectrum finding love, or Lady Bird, a film about a financially…Reading5 min readReading5 min read
Published in publiclibrarysg·Nov 29, 2022Things to Do at Our Libraries (December 2022)Do you find complex marketing concepts and jargon confusing? Can knee pain turn into something more serious? How can you support someone with dementia? Find out the answers to these questions in our December library programmes!Marketing4 min readMarketing4 min read
