Things to Do at Our Libraries — Online Edition (December 2020)
It’s time for rejuvenation as we round up the year in December. Christmas and New Year are just around the corner, and what better time than now to spend the festive period with your loved ones?
This month, we bring you programmes that’ll give you some ideas on how to make the most of the holidays, from enriching your child’s learning through play, to whipping up a Christmas dish — and capturing it all in Insta-worthy photos and videos.
A Parent’s Guide to Young Children’s Learning Through Discovery Play | Zoom
5 December 2020 (Sat)
2.00 pm to 3.00 pm
Play has a far more significant role in a child’s development than most adults realise. Play may appear simple, but it is complex and closely intertwined with learning. It gives children the opportunity to explore, practise and make sense of the world. Through play, children build cognitive, social, emotional, literacy and physical skills. How can you as a parent support your child in harnessing the power of play?
In this Zoom seminar, Dr Cynthia Lim and Dr Yang Weipeng will discuss the benefits of play and provide tips and strategies on how you can help your child develop his or her thinking and learning skills through active play. Learn how to use observations and questions to facilitate open-ended discovery play, and apply these strategies in a follow-up play session with your child.
To participate, register here to receive a link to the virtual programme on Zoom.
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Lasting Power of Attorney and Advanced Care Planning — Time of Your Life | Zoom
8 December 2020 (Tue)
12.00 pm to 1.30 pm
Have you thought about how you would like to be cared for if you become critically ill? Or who you trust to make decisions on your behalf should you lose mental capacity? This workshop will teach you how to plan ahead by using the My Legacy portal to complete your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and Advanced Care Planning (ACP) forms — important and complementary plans that will give you and your loved ones peace of mind.
This programme is suitable for those aged 50 and above.
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.
Private Cooking with Celebrity Chef Eric — The LLiBrary Lunchtime Talk | Zoom
10 December 2020 (Thu)
11.30 am to 12.30 pm
Get into the Christmas spirit with Asian Culinary Institute Master Mentor Chef Eric Teo in a live cooking demonstration. Cracking your head planning for a festive meal? Add a new festive recipe to your collection: Festive Poached Salmon with Tobiko and White Wine Sauce. Once registered, the ingredient list will be sent to you a few days before the programme, so round up the family and cook along with Chef Eric!
To participate, register here to receive a link to the virtual programme on Zoom.
Therapeutic Gardens — Time of Your Life | Zoom
11 December 2020 (Fri)
1.00 pm to 2.30 pm
Gardens are pretty to look at, but did you know they can be therapeutic too? Therapeutic gardens are outdoor gardens that are designed specifically to meet the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of garden visitors. Get to know the various types of plants featured in these gardens and their unique characteristics, such as Wrightia religiosa (Water Jasmine), known for its fragrance and Leucophyllum frutescens (Texas Sage), for its velvety texture.
This programme is suitable for those aged 50 and above.
To participate, register here to receive a link to the virtual programme on Zoom.
How to Take Instagram-able Photos with Your Mobile Phone — My Digital Life | Zoom
17 December 2020 (Thu)
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Make your photos stand out on social media! Learn how to use your mobile phone to take better photos and videos through the understanding of different modes and settings, basic photography and videography guidelines, and avoiding common mistakes.
This programme will be held concurrently on Zoom and at the Central Public Library.
To participate, register here for either the in-person session, or to receive a link to the virtual programme on Zoom.
