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Things to Do at Our Libraries (March 2021)
Things to Do at Our Libraries (March 2021)
Learn how to make mealtimes enjoyable for your children, go about adopting a pet, and code using Python.
Public Libraries Singapore
Feb 24
What to Read If You’ve Watched Netflix’s “Alice in Borderland”
What to Read If You’ve Watched Netflix’s “Alice in Borderland”
If you’re still craving stories of survival after watching the first season, here are some books that’ll help scratch that itch.
Public Libraries Singapore
Feb 22
Mastering the Art of Paper Folding with the Leongs, Library Volunteers
Mastering the Art of Paper Folding with the Leongs, Library Volunteers
Meet the couple behind the origami classes held at multiple libraries in Singapore.
Public Libraries Singapore
Feb 17
Beating Senior Loneliness During Festive Holidays
Beating Senior Loneliness During Festive Holidays
Get tips on navigating feelings of solitude that may be amplified during the Chinese New Year holidays.
Public Libraries Singapore
Feb 8
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
Book It Out: Finding Inspiration Within Arm’s Reach
Book It Out: Finding Inspiration Within Arm’s Reach
Create functional and decorative items out of everyday objects that seem to have no further utility beyond their intended purpose.
Public Libraries Singapore
Feb 3
Things to Do at Our Libraries (February 2021)
Things to Do at Our Libraries (February 2021)
Learn to sleep better, use music in your videos to tell better stories, and discover ways to preserve nature for future generations.
Public Libraries Singapore
Jan 27
Book Titles That Echoed Our Readers’ Sentiments When They Forgot Their Masks
Book Titles That Echoed Our Readers’ Sentiments When They Forgot Their Masks
Ever stepped outdoors without your mask on? You might just appreciate the sentiments of these book titles.
Public Libraries Singapore
Jan 27
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
From Stage to Screen: 3 Hit TV Series That Were Plays First
From Stage to Screen: 3 Hit TV Series That Were Plays First
Ironically, the success enjoyed by these adaptations have surpassed their original sources.
Public Libraries Singapore
Jan 20
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
Makers Next Door: Meet Richard Yip and His Passion for Lifelong Learning
Makers Next Door: Meet Richard Yip and His Passion for Lifelong Learning
Age is but a number for 70-year-old Richard; find out how he creates 3D-printed toys for his grandchildren.
Public Libraries Singapore
Jan 13
5 Steps to Forming Good Habits
5 Steps to Forming Good Habits
It may seem impossible to break a habit, but who said you can’t replace it with a different one?
Public Libraries Singapore
Jan 6
What Hobbies Did Our Readers Pick Up in 2020?
What Hobbies Did Our Readers Pick Up in 2020?
Put your time to good use and learn a skill or two! And who knows, you could even make a lifelong friend with the same interest.
Public Libraries Singapore
Dec 30, 2020
Things to Do at Our Libraries (January 2021)
Things to Do at Our Libraries (January 2021)
Learn how you can avoid being a victim of cybercrime, grow your business with content marketing, and be an effective leader.
Public Libraries Singapore
Dec 30, 2020
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
4 Easy Musical Instruments for Beginners
4 Easy Musical Instruments for Beginners
With 2021 just around the corner, why not make learning a musical instrument one of your New Year’s resolutions?
Public Libraries Singapore
Dec 23, 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
Book Series to Binge Read This School Holidays
Book Series to Binge Read This School Holidays
Take your imagination for a spin with these drawn-out stories.
Public Libraries Singapore
Dec 16, 2020
8 Styles of Leadership and How They Apply to US Presidents
8 Styles of Leadership and How They Apply to US Presidents
Here’s a little experiment: Ask yourself what makes a good leader, then pose the same question to someone else in your life.
Public Libraries Singapore
Dec 9, 2020
Revisiting Comics: Rekindling the Memories of Childhood
Revisiting Comics: Rekindling the Memories of Childhood
Get your hands on these Chinese comics that you can borrow from our libraries.
Public Libraries Singapore
Dec 2, 2020
Things to Do at Our Libraries — Online Edition (December 2020)
Things to Do at Our Libraries — Online Edition (December 2020)
Enrich your child’s learning through play, whip up a Christmas dish, and pick up tips on how to capture Insta-worthy photos and videos.
Public Libraries Singapore
Nov 25, 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
Book It Out: Art and Design Principles to Apply in Your Life
Book It Out: Art and Design Principles to Apply in Your Life
If artists can manipulate colour, shape, line and form to elicit emotional responses, so can you.
Public Libraries Singapore
Nov 18, 2020
(Comedy) Night at the Library 2020: Of Absurdity and Dark Humour
(Comedy) Night at the Library 2020: Of Absurdity and Dark Humour
Join us for a week of digital content, served to you in the comfort of your home.
Public Libraries Singapore
Nov 16, 2020
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