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  • Fairy Tales … Singapore Style

    Fairy Tales … Singapore Style

    Librarian Sharon Teng explores how traditional fairy tales have been given a local twist in this round-up of titles.
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    Sep 28
    Those Days of “Clubbing”

    Those Days of “Clubbing”

    Senior Librarian Luke Chua reminisces about the art clubs in early Singapore and in his own life.
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    Sep 7
    Lost and Found: The Fascinating Tale of Sarong Island and the Power of Archival Research

    Lost and Found: The Fascinating Tale of Sarong Island and the Power of Archival Research

    Not many people know about an island off Sentosa named Sarong Island. Armed with library and archival resources, Tin Seng finds out more.
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    Aug 21
    An Air Race to Get Down Under

    An Air Race to Get Down Under

    Can you imagine taking four weeks to fly to your holiday destination? Senior Librarian Eng Chuan finds out what happened just 100 years…
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    Aug 10
    Singapore on Record

    Singapore on Record

    Discover the story of Singapore’s recording industry in the latest book from the National Archives of Singapore.
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    Jul 27
    A Resort-like Logo for the Old Changi Hospital

    A Resort-like Logo for the Old Changi Hospital

    Join Senior Librarian Dahlia as she unmasks the real artist behind the logo for the old Changi Hospital.
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    Jul 19
    [We Like It Rare] Richard Myrddin Williams: Letters to Katherine Paterson, 1913–1918

    [We Like It Rare] Richard Myrddin Williams: Letters to Katherine Paterson, 1913–1918

    Join Mages as she explores the mystery behind a photograph tucked away in a collection of letters written in the early 20th century.
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    Jun 29
    Much Ado About Matilda House

    Much Ado About Matilda House

    What goes on behind the scenes of an exhibition? Join curator Hannah on an exclusive tour featuring additional stories about Matilda House.
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    Jun 15
    Planning a Trip to Singapore’s Past: Travel Ephemera at the National Library

    Planning a Trip to Singapore’s Past: Travel Ephemera at the National Library

    Planning a getaway? Join Yasho as she travels back in time to Singapore’s past using the travel ephemera collection at the National…
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    May 25
    Myths, Superstitions and Urban Legends

    Myths, Superstitions and Urban Legends

    We’ve all grown up with some of these outlandish old wives’ tales. Librarian Sharon Teng delves into a review of titles to find out more.
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    May 11
    [A Spotlight on Donations] Japanese War-time Materials II

    [A Spotlight on Donations] Japanese War-time Materials II

    Did you know that Japanese sake was available in Singapore in 1920? Manager Sandy explores the Lim Shao Bin collection and finds out more.
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    Apr 27
    The Hari Raya Puasa Greeting Cards Collection of Muhammad Ariff Ahmad

    The Hari Raya Puasa Greeting Cards Collection of Muhammad Ariff Ahmad

    Festive greetings connect us with loved ones during the holiday season. Librarian Toffa marvels at a unique collection of greeting cards.
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    Apr 17
    Discovering the Work of Local Artists in Children’s Titles

    Discovering the Work of Local Artists in Children’s Titles

    Many of the illustrations in our favourite local children’s stories are illustrated by local artists. Librarian Yu Mei finds out more.
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    Mar 27
    Vintage Gems from the Asian Children’s Collection

    Vintage Gems from the Asian Children’s Collection

    Join Librarian Michelle Heng on a tour of vintage children’s titles in the UNESCO-recognised Asian Children’s Literature collection
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    Mar 12
    From Singapore to Syonan-to: Stories from The News Gallery

    From Singapore to Syonan-to: Stories from The News Gallery

    Extra! Extra! Find out how the Japanese and the British use newspapers for propaganda before and during the Japanese Occupation in…
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    Feb 27
    [We Like It Rare] Taking Cover: Air Raid Precaution Measures in Singapore During the Second World…

    [We Like It Rare] Taking Cover: Air Raid Precaution Measures in Singapore During the Second World…

    Senior Librarian Gracie Lee looks at air raid shelter plans and Singapore’s precaution measures during the Second World War.
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    Feb 9
    A Quick Foray into Hakka Tulou

    A Quick Foray into Hakka Tulou

    Most homes are rectangular blocks but have you ever visited a circular home? Librarian Rosxalynd Liu explores the unusual tulou in…
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    Jan 25
    Singapore in the 1990s

    Singapore in the 1990s

    Librarian Rebecca Tan travels back in time to Singapore in the 1990s to explore the decade’s key personalities and events.
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    Jan 4
    [A Spotlight on Donations] Watercolour Paintings by Gog Sing Hooi

    [A Spotlight on Donations] Watercolour Paintings by Gog Sing Hooi

    Our new series shines the spotlight on some beautiful watercolour paintings generously gifted by our donor.
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    Dec 22, 2022
    [We Like It Rare] A “Crazy Rich” Peranakan Wedding

    [We Like It Rare] A “Crazy Rich” Peranakan Wedding

    Weddings have always been expensive affairs. This was also the case back in the 1930s, as Gracie Lee finds out from a little blue notebook.
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    Dec 6, 2022
    How to Tell a Story with Data

    How to Tell a Story with Data

    Imagine the stories that numbers in a spreadsheet could tell. Join librarian Kevin Seet as he explores the world of data visualisation.
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    Nov 22, 2022
    The Nation’s Sweet Indulgence: Ice-cream

    The Nation’s Sweet Indulgence: Ice-cream

    There’s nothing like ice-cream on a hot and humid day. Join Seow Leng as she takes you through on a tour of ice-cream in Singapore.
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    Nov 6, 2022
    [A Spotlight on Donations] Japanese War-Time Materials

    [A Spotlight on Donations] Japanese War-Time Materials

    Our new series shines the spotlight on three intriguing Japanese war-time materials generously gifted by our donor.
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    Oct 27, 2022
    “Sure or Not?” — Conversations in Singapore

    “Sure or Not?” — Conversations in Singapore

    Social media and our chat groups keep us in touch with the latest “hot topic”. Nadia Ramli looks at how information was shared in the past.
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    Oct 14, 2022
    Sarong and Shorts: A Look at the Asian Film Archive Collection

    Sarong and Shorts: A Look at the Asian Film Archive Collection

    The Asian Film Archive preserves and restores films from Singapore and Asia. Join Leng Foong as she shares highlights from the collection.
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    Oct 5, 2022
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