Things to Do at Our Libraries (January 2021)
With 2021 on the horizon, give yourself a leg up by picking up useful skills and knowledge that’ll keep you ahead of the competition. Learn how you can avoid being a victim of cybercrime, grow your business with content marketing, be an effective leader, and even pick up coding skills with your child!
Data Protection & Privacy — My Digital Life | Zoom
5 January 2021 (Tue)
7.00 pm to 8.30 pm
As we share more information online and more of our data becomes digitised, data protection and privacy have never been more important. In this session, learn how to identify signs of cybercrime, pick up good data and privacy protection practices to avoid becoming a victim, and understand the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and its applications.
To participate, register here to receive a link to the virtual programme on Zoom.
Content Marketing 101 — Future of Work | Zoom
6 January 2021 (Wed)
7.00 pm to 8.30 pm
Content is the life force of marketing today. Every business is an information business first; products come in second. In this age, content is what enables marketers to build, connect and interact with customers at every touchpoint in the buyer’s journey. Learn the importance of content marketing in allowing a business to thrive in this workshop.
About the Series
Back for the third run, the Future of Work series provides bite-sized yet insightful talks and hands-on sessions that help navigate and make sense of emerging trends and new concepts synonymous with the Future Economy. Look forward to new topics like gamification, content marketing and business continuity planning for work.
To participate, register here to receive a link to the virtual programme on Zoom.
Code With Your Child!
9 January 2021 (Sat)
2.30 pm to 4.00 pm
Looking for some parent-child fun? Come learn coding in a fun and interactive manner using a screen-less coding robot set. Through hands-on coding gameplay, kids can learn coding concepts without a screen or keyboard and develop problem-solving skills, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration.
This programme is suitable for parent-child pairs, for children aged 7 to 9 years old. Registration is required for each participant. Please register a ticket for the child and another for the accompanying adult.
To participate, register here for the in-person session held at library@harbourfront.
Unable to make it for this session? Register here for the next session held at Ang Mo Kio Public Library on 23 January 2021 (Sat), 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm.
Adaptive Resilience for Challenging Times by Nadya Hutagalung — Masterclass | Zoom
22 January 2021 (Fri)
8.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Adaptive Resilience for Challenging Times, a Masterclass by Nadya Hutagalung, explores tools you need to build up resilience for challenging times. Hear Nadya talk about how she lives life mindfully and pick up tips and recommended reads for your own journey. Participants will be referred to a relevant learning package with suitable library resources to further their learning after the masterclass.
About the Speaker
Nadya Hutagalung is the Founder of We The Good and Advisor of The Contentment Foundation.
To participate, register here to receive a link to the virtual programme on Zoom.
Effective Leadership — Get Professional
25 January 2021 (Mon)
6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
What do some leaders have, that others do not? While some of us may aspire to lead at school, or at the workplace, not all are equipped with the skills or the confidence to lead others in overcoming obstacles and challenges.
Find out more about what you need to develop effective leadership skills that will benefit you both professionally and personally. This workshop also includes an activity that will help you assess your own leadership effectiveness.
About the Speaker
Roy Ong started his working experience in cost accounting in the civil service, manufacturing, and building and construction industry. He then went on to become a trainer and business consultant, completing local and overseas projects in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar. Despite his busy work schedule, Roy is also an active grassroots leader in the Queenstown constituency.
To participate, register here for the in-person session held at Sembawang Public Library.
