Things to Do at Our Libraries (October 2022)
How do you know if your child has an eating disorder? Is there a surefire way to spot an online scam? Can storytelling really make you a better communicator? This October, find out the answers to these questions when you sign up for our free library programmes!
Does My Child Have an Eating Disorder? | Zoom
8 October 2022 (Sat)
11.00 am to 12.30 pm
Is your child pushing food around his plate? Is he just a picky eater or is it a symptom of a more complex problem? In this session, learn how to recognise and understand the common eating disorders in children and adolescents, and walk away with resources to provide them with the appropriate support. Pick up prevention and management techniques, activities that promote healthy eating habits, and ways to treat the disorders.
To participate, register here to receive a link to the virtual programme on Zoom.
Ask the Cyber Experts—S.U.R.E. Celebrates M.I.L. | Zoom
11 October 2022 (Tue)
6.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Not sure what to do when you see something fishy online? Don’t get hooked and reeled into a scam! Learn how to navigate cyberspace safely in this talk with cyber experts from the Cyber Security Agency and the Singapore Police Force, and pick up tips on how to spot signs of phishing and other scams.
This programme is part of the National Library Board’s S.U.R.E. Celebrates M.I.L. programmes in October 2022, held in conjunction with the UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2022. To participate, register here to receive a link to the virtual programme on Zoom.
Breast Health and Breast Cancer: What You Should Know—Mind Your Body | Zoom
18 October 2022 (Tue)
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in Singapore. What are the symptoms, signs, risk factors and preventive measures of breast cancer? And how can early detection measures like breast self-examination and mammograms help save lives? Join Dr Julie Liana, a breast surgeon practising at the Singapore General Hospital and National Cancer Centre (SingHealth Duke NUS Breast Centre) as she answers your questions on breast health and breast cancer.
To participate, register here to receive a link to the virtual programme on Zoom.
Raising Low Maintenance & Resilient Children—The LLiBrary Lunchtime Talk | Zoom
20 October 2022 (Thu)
12.30 pm to 1.30 pm
With so many parents in Singapore juggling between earning a living, running a household and raising children, young married couples harbouring dreams of living the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) lifestyle might think twice about starting a family. In this session, learn how to raise low maintenance and resilient children so you don’t have to put aside your dreams of early retirement. Find out the key role of parents, and the knowledge and skillsets that children will find useful in the 21st Century.
To participate, register here to receive a link to the virtual programme on Zoom.
Let Your Stories Talk for You—Time of Your Life Celebration | Zoom
26 October 2022 (Wed)
2.00 pm to 3.30 pm
Stories can be found in every culture and storytelling is often used as a tool for communication. Learn how storytelling can be used for different purposes, from personal recounts to professional branding and even teaching and entertainment. Pick up tips on how to deliver your intended message more effectively through the stories you tell.
This programme is organised in collaboration with The Society for Reading and Literacy. To participate, register here to receive a link to the virtual programme on Zoom.
