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Good Reads for the School Holidays
Good Reads for the School Holidays
Slot in some reading time for your children this June holidays! Here’s a list of titles specially picked by our librarians.
Public Libraries Singapore
Jun 6, 2022
The Power of Poetry
The Power of Poetry
Ever wondered how so few words can carry so much meaning?
Public Libraries Singapore
Mar 7, 2021
Exploring Mental Illness in Literature
Exploring Mental Illness in Literature
From first-person perspectives to inhumane treatment options, dive into the different portrayals of mental health in fiction.
Public Libraries Singapore
Feb 4, 2021
Crystal Ball Gazing: Books that Predicted the Future
Crystal Ball Gazing: Books that Predicted the Future
From electronic tablets to pandemics, here are six books that predicted the future with eerily accurate details.
Public Libraries Singapore
Jan 21, 2021
A Trip for One: Exploring Healthy Escapism
A Trip for One: Exploring Healthy Escapism
Find some respite in these surrealistic reads.
Public Libraries Singapore
Jan 15, 2021
Book-to-Film Adaptations to Look Forward to in 2021
Book-to-Film Adaptations to Look Forward to in 2021
Will these movies do their respective books justice? We’ll let you answer that question yourself.
Public Libraries Singapore
Dec 29, 2020
Books to Read This Festive Season
Books to Read This Festive Season
From Christmas classics to family-friendly stories, cosy up with these books and a cuppa to get in the mood of the festive season.
Public Libraries Singapore
Dec 20, 2020
Under the Covers: The Art of Designing Book Covers
Under the Covers: The Art of Designing Book Covers
Find out how designers like Chip Kidd go about creating iconic covers that leave readers with a lasting first impression.
Public Libraries Singapore
Nov 25, 2020
Fun Halloween Ideas for a Festive, Socially Distanced Home Celebration
Fun Halloween Ideas for a Festive, Socially Distanced Home Celebration
Learn to create glow-in-the-dark skeletons, bake witch hat cookies, read tarot, and more!
Public Libraries Singapore
Oct 30, 2020
What Is My Child Really Thinking: A Mental Note on Children’s Day
What Is My Child Really Thinking: A Mental Note on Children’s Day
Sometimes, children may experience major outbursts without reasons we can think of. What’s really going on in their minds?
Public Libraries Singapore
Oct 8, 2020
Quirky Freelance Work You Can Actually Do When You’re In-Between Jobs
Quirky Freelance Work You Can Actually Do When You’re In-Between Jobs
We know you know the common freelance jobs available on the market, and we’re not talking about those.
Public Libraries Singapore
Sep 7, 2020
Appreciating the First Person Narrative
Appreciating the First Person Narrative
How much do you know about The “Reliable” Protagonist, Another’s Story, and The “Unreliable” Narrator?
Public Libraries Singapore
Jul 28, 2020
5 Webtoons Recommended by Our Followers to Binge-Read Over the Weekend
5 Webtoons Recommended by Our Followers to Binge-Read Over the Weekend
Take a break from word-filled pages and open your eyes to the colourful world of webtoons!
Public Libraries Singapore
Jul 12, 2020
3 Books For The Rebel in You
3 Books For The Rebel in You
Explore the minds of those with a taste for living life on the wild side with these reads.
Public Libraries Singapore
Apr 29, 2020
Using Art to Illustrate Profound Topics — James Tan
Using Art to Illustrate Profound Topics — James Tan
This Singaporean artist and cartoonist uses art to paint a clearer picture of profound topics such as dementia.
Public Libraries Singapore
Apr 23, 2020
4 Fictional Characters Inspired by Real People
4 Fictional Characters Inspired by Real People
Art imitates life, and literature is no different.
Public Libraries Singapore
Apr 14, 2020
5 Hobbies You Can Master While Working From Home
5 Hobbies You Can Master While Working From Home
Doing your part to #FlattentheCurve? Here’s a list of indoor hobbies to stay productive.
Public Libraries Singapore
Apr 2, 2020
Which Local Sci-Fi Book Matches Your Brooklyn Nine-Nine Personality?
Which Local Sci-Fi Book Matches Your Brooklyn Nine-Nine Personality?
We combine the best of two worlds: books and TV.
Public Libraries Singapore
Mar 27, 2020
What Happens When Democracy Dies? Are We All Doomed?
What Happens When Democracy Dies? Are We All Doomed?
Understand why democracies break down, and how it can be prevented.
Public Libraries Singapore
Mar 25, 2020
Tearing Through Novels With Kirstin Chen
Tearing Through Novels With Kirstin Chen
What part of reading excites this Singaporean author?
Public Libraries Singapore
Mar 23, 2020
Why EVERYONE Should Read This Book About Immigrants
Why EVERYONE Should Read This Book About Immigrants
It’s important to understand who immigrants are, why they move, and why we should welcome them.
Public Libraries Singapore
Mar 17, 2020
How to Survive Against Everything in the Future
How to Survive Against Everything in the Future
Bringing you the ultimate kiasu guide on how to not only survive, but thrive in the future, no matter what it has in store for you.
Public Libraries Singapore
Mar 12, 2020
Is Ursula K. Le Guin Proof That the Future is Female?
Is Ursula K. Le Guin Proof That the Future is Female?
With a writing career spanning 60 years, this sci-fi grandmaster has cemented her legacy as one of the 20th century’s best novelists.
Public Libraries Singapore
Mar 8, 2020
Your Future Self Will Wish They Read These Books
Your Future Self Will Wish They Read These Books
We can’t see the future, but we can hear what some of the most forward-looking thinkers have to say.
Public Libraries Singapore
Mar 4, 2020
Atchoo! What Past Pandemics Can Teach Us About Viruses Now
Atchoo! What Past Pandemics Can Teach Us About Viruses Now
If holing up at home has given you plenty of time for your curiosity to wonder about viruses, we’ve got you covered.
Public Libraries Singapore
Mar 4, 2020
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