Things to Do at Our Libraries (February 2021)
As we gear up to take on the new year, striking a balance between work and play will keep your mind sharp and your focus tight. Seize the day by all means, but also find time to appreciate the small things. This February, we bring you programmes that teach you how to get better sleep, how to appreciate and preserve nature for future generations to enjoy, and how to make use of music — an overlooked component in videos — to tell better stories.
Sleep for Parents and Children — Lifestyle | Zoom
3 February 2021 (Wed)
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Understand the importance of sleep, its impact on our physical and mental health and learn ways to identify common sleep issues in children in this session. Discover sleep strategies that you as a parent can adopt to help your young ones have a good night’s sleep.
To participate, register here to receive a link to the virtual programme on Zoom.
The Video Creators Club: Selecting the Right Music — Time of Your Life | Zoom
10 February 2021 (Wed)
3.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Whether you are looking to inspire, humour, or move the hearts of your viewers, your music choice affects the impact of your video. Learn how you can add audio flair to your videos and what type of music will help you reach your objective.
Join us at our brand-new interest group, The Video Creators Club, facilitated by volunteer Philip Au. Mr Au is a professional videographer with 18 years of experience teaching videography.
The programme is suitable for those aged 50 and above who have an interest in developing their videography skills.
About the Series
The Time of Your Life (TOYL) programme series features informative talks, creative workshops, book clubs, and learning communities for those aged 50 and above. Seniors can expect to stay relevant with these programmes that cover a wide range of topics such as health, personal finance, technology, and the arts.
To participate, register here to receive a link to the virtual programme on Zoom.
Thinker+ Play: Garden City Game Show — Time of Your Life | Zoom
16 February 2021 (Tue)
2.00 pm to 3.00 pm
Do you remember playing with the smooth and red seeds of the Saga tree? Or taking a pleasant stroll in your neighbourhood park, and hearing the birdsong of an Asian Koel (or the “oo-woo” bird)? How much do you know about our plant and animal neighbours that call Singapore home? Enjoy a fun and educational green trivia session with students from Temasek Polytechnic and learn a fact or two about our local flora and fauna!
This programme is suitable for those aged 50 and above.
To participate, register here to receive a link to the virtual programme on Zoom.
Adventure with Smiley | Zoom
20 February 2021 (Sat)
10.30 am to 11.30 am
Join us for an interactive and engaging financial literacy programme specially developed for children aged 4–8!
POSB’s very own squirrel mascot, Smiley will introduce kids to the value of money, savings, banking and how they can take little steps towards sustainable spending through short interactive activities.
Along with custom-made learning materials and hands-on activities, kids can continue to practise what they’ve learnt with parents at home!
To participate, register here to receive a link to the virtual programme on Zoom.
Why Do Our Everyday Actions Matter in 2021 and Beyond? — WWF Explains
20 February 2021 (Sat)
2.00 pm to 3.30 pm
Sustainability is about the environmental, social and economic considerations of what we do in our personal lives, the way we do business, and our governmental policies.
Living a sustainable lifestyle is no longer a “nice to have”, but an important habit we all need to start practising each day. The end goal is so that we can sustain the natural systems (such as food, air, and water) that every single living thing on Earth needs to survive and thrive.
About WWF Explains
WWF Explains aims to highlight the unexpected links between the daily concerns of Singaporeans and the environment around us. By connecting you with conservation experts, we hope to start conversations around global environmental issues.
To participate, register here for the in-person session held at the Central Public Library.
