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[We Like It Rare] Notes on an Island

[We Like It Rare] Notes on an Island

What was Singapore like in the 19th century? Step back in time with Senior Librarian Eng Chuan as he peruses a rare notebook from the 1860s
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Capture It, Remember It: Studio Portraits as Memory and Record

Capture It, Remember It: Studio Portraits as Memory and Record

Old photographs hold untold stories waiting to be uncovered. Join Librarian Andrea as she explores the mysteries behind these faded images.
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Fitting in the Pieces: Conducting Research for “Untold Stories: Four Singapore Artists’ Quest for…

Fitting in the Pieces: Conducting Research for “Untold Stories: Four Singapore Artists’ Quest for…

What was it about Bali that so inspired four Singapore artists? Join librarians Yu Mei and Nadia on their own journey to find out more.
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A Walk Down Memory Lane, 60 Years Ago

A Walk Down Memory Lane, 60 Years Ago

Join Siok Muoi as she takes a stroll down memory lane and revisits some well-known buildings and places in Singapore.
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Sentosa in a Song

Sentosa in a Song

Donors manager Reena Kandoth explores her memories of Sentosa, a popular holiday destination, through a song composed nearly 40 years ago.
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The Handwritten Treasures of Muhammad Ariff Ahmad

The Handwritten Treasures of Muhammad Ariff Ahmad

Muhammad Ariff Ahmad’s 1940s handwritten notebooks are literary treasures. Senior Librarian Mazelan Anuar tells us more.
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Breathing Life into Whampoa Gardens

Breathing Life into Whampoa Gardens

Taking a stroll in a garden does wonders for the soul. Join curator Nikki Sim as she explores the beauty of the lost Whampoa Gardens.
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Count the Memories, Not the Calories: Remembering Those Who Cook

Count the Memories, Not the Calories: Remembering Those Who Cook

Not much gets Singaporeans more excited than food. Librarian Kevin Seet explores the visual documentation of Singapore’s hawkers.
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Crooks, Fraudsters and Conmen

Crooks, Fraudsters and Conmen

Senior Librarian Sharon Teng takes us on a tour of Singapore’s headline-grabbing crimes.
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Restoring a Century-Old Document: The Will of Cheang Hong Lim

Restoring a Century-Old Document: The Will of Cheang Hong Lim

Go behind the scenes with Senior Librarian Gracie Lee as she pieces the story behind a century-old document
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Malay Film Song Composers of Yesteryear

Malay Film Song Composers of Yesteryear

Did you know that P. Ramlee had composed 250 songs in his lifetime? Leng Foong finds out more about prolific film song composers.
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A Parade of Art

A Parade of Art

Senior Librarian Luke Chua explores an art exhibition series that took place in Singapore in the late 1960s to 1980s
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Old Supermarkets in Singapore … Snapshots of a Few Familiar Favourites (Part II)

Old Supermarkets in Singapore … Snapshots of a Few Familiar Favourites (Part II)

In Part II of our feature on supermarkets, Senior Librarian Barbara Quek checks out more supermarket brands from the past.
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Old Supermarkets in Singapore … Snapshots of a Few Familiar Favourites

Old Supermarkets in Singapore … Snapshots of a Few Familiar Favourites

Senior Librarian Barbara explores some well known supermarket names in this first of a two-part feature on supermarkets in Singapore.
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Signs of the Times: Early Sign Language and Deaf Education in Singapore

Signs of the Times: Early Sign Language and Deaf Education in Singapore

Librarian Nathaniel Chew learns about the history of deaf education in Singapore and the pioneering deaf educator Peng Tsu Ying.
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[Curator’s Picks] Dare to Design: Singapore Architecture 1960s–2000s

[Curator’s Picks] Dare to Design: Singapore Architecture 1960s–2000s

Curator Hannah Yeo selects her favourite picks from Dare to Design: Singapore Architecture 1960s-2000s at the National Library Building
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The Singapura Cat

The Singapura Cat

Manager Sie Sie discovers more about the Singapura Cat and its place in our hearts and homes.
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A Tribute to a Gentle Giant

A Tribute to a Gentle Giant

Senior Librarian Mazelan pays tribute to our long-serving librarian, Juffri Supa’at, who sadly left us on 16 April 2024.
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[We Like It Rare] The Garden Club and the Social Emancipation of Chinese Women in Singapore

[We Like It Rare] The Garden Club and the Social Emancipation of Chinese Women in Singapore

Senior Librarian Ong Eng Chuan looks back at the origins and heyday of the most influential Chinese Club in early 20th-century Singapore.
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The Big Picture: Visual Arts Donations at the National Library

The Big Picture: Visual Arts Donations at the National Library

Librarian Georgina Wong explores the print material and ephemera related to the works of four prominent artists.
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Traditional Malay Remedies: Natural Ingredients Around You

Traditional Malay Remedies: Natural Ingredients Around You

Senior Librarian Juffri Supa’at explores some common ingredients that could be helpful in alleviating common minor ailments.
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[We Like It Rare] Tiny Treasures: Exploring Miniature Books

[We Like It Rare] Tiny Treasures: Exploring Miniature Books

Discover the miniature gems of the National Library Rare Collection with Senior Librarian Gracie Lee.
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So Real, It’s Fake! Photo Manipulation in Journalism

So Real, It’s Fake! Photo Manipulation in Journalism

“With Taylor Swift deepfakes hitting news headlines, it is more urgent than ever to investigate news sources, as librarian Mervin finds…
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Stories Behind the Sarees

Stories Behind the Sarees

It is a versatile piece of clothing that combines tradition and identity. Librarian Kasthuri finds out more about the saree and its…
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Singapore Makan: What Are We Eating Today?

Singapore Makan: What Are We Eating Today?

Does your family have a signature dish that makes your mouth water? Rosx checks out a new NLB campaign to see what Singaporeans are eating.
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