NATIONAL READING DAY 28 July 2018 - READ MORE. READ WIDELY. READ TOGETHER Reading Events Around Singapore - National Reading Movement
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NATIONAL
READING DAY
28 July 2018
READ MORE. READ WIDELY. READ TOGETHER
@readingnationsg #readingnationsg
2018 2018
Reading Events 21 July 29 July
Around Singapore Sat Sun
From 21-29 July, look forward to a slew of exciting library programmes to celebrate National
Reading Day which is on Saturday, 28 July 2018. In conjunction with the Singapore Book
Council’s 50th anniversary, the National Library Board has organised over 50 inspiring
and invigorating reading activities happening in public libraries throughout the island.
Find out more about local literature, Singapore writers, tales and stories as we
read more, read widely and read together.
For a complete list of programmes and storytelling sessions in public libraries, please visit
www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.
Northern Region 28 Jul Sat 29 Jul Sun
Kelab Membaca Wira Pintar Read-a-ton
26 Jul Thurs 11.30am – 12.30pm 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Yishun Public Library Woodlands Regional Library
எழுத்தாளர் Programme Zone Area outside Programme Zone
அழகுநிலாவுடன்
கதை நேரம் Dikhususkan untuk kanak- Curious about the genre of
7.30pm – 8.00pm kanak berusia 7-9 tahun, books suited for you? Do
Yishun Public Library kelab membaca ini bertujuan you know your books well?
Programme Zone menyemai dan memupuk Come down to our “Read-
எழுத்தாளர் minat membaca dalam a-ton”, an event brought to
அழகுந ிலா, bahasa Melayu menerusi you by Republic Polytechnic
‘க�ொண்டாம்மா sesi bercerita yang students. Take part in mini
கெண்டாமா’, diperkukuhakan dengan quizzes for you to find out
‘மெர்லயனும் kegiatan kebahasaan serta your ideal genre, or join
மெலிஸாவும்’ penghasilan kraf mudah. Sesi a scavenger hunt to win
என்ற அவருடைய ini dikendalikan oleh para attractive tokens!
இரு கதைகளை உங்களுடன் sukarelawan daripada GRC
Nee Soon dengan sokongan Suitable for all ages.
பக ிர்ந்து க�ொள்வார். ஐந்து
முதல் பத்து வயதுள்ள pustakawan kami.
ச ிறுவர்களுக்குப் ப�ொருந்தும்.
29 Jul Sun
28 Jul Sat
“Murphy, See How You
28 Jul Sat Boost your child's brain Shine!”: A Children’s Picture
development : as simple Book by Chen Wei Teng*
德士师傅与好友读书会 as ABC 4.00pm – 5.00pm
6.45pm – 8.45pm 9.00am – 1.00pm Sembawang Public Library
Ang Mo Kio Public Library Woodlands Regional Library Programme Zone
Programme Zone, Level 1 Auditorium, Basement 1
Through this session of
欢迎参加由德 Want to storytelling and other-fun-
士师傅与好友 know more filled activities, author Chen
读书会举办的 about
导读会，与其他
Wei Teng hopes to remind
志趣相同的读
supporting everyone of the gifts within
者一起交流和
and us and how we can make
分享心。大家除了对讨论的书籍有更
guiding meaning of our lives, no
深的认识与理解外，也可搭起友谊的
your pre-schooler’s learning matter what imperfections
桥梁。7月的导读，读书会将会分享本 and development? Hear we may have.
地作家李喜梅的新书《南洋花木青》。 from our panel of experts
as we guide you through
boosting your child’s brain
development. It can be
as simple as ABCs! The
expert series seminar will
also introduce parents and
educators to local stories
* Registration required. Visit
suitable for their young ones!
www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
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Eastern Region Western Region
29 Jul Sun
Let’s Chat@NLB – An
28 Jul Sat 28 Jul Sat Inclusive Experience*
金文泰联络所话语读书会
2.00pm – 5.00pm
The Clever Tailor* Jurong Regional
3.00pm – 4.00pm 11.00am – 12.00pm Library
Marine Parade Public Library Clementi Public Library Programme Zone
Programme Zone, Level 2 Programme Zone
The Disabled People's
Rupa 活动的主题是促进公众对阅读的兴趣，分 Association (DPA) is
Ram is a 享阅读的好处和如何有效地阅读。活动也
将导读本地作家的著作。
collaborating with the
famous National Council of
but poor Social Service (NCSS)
tailor to host ‘Let’s Chat@
with an 28 Jul Sat NLB’. This engaging
unfulfilled dream - to platform provides
stitch something for his A Narrow Escape
12.30pm – 1.00pm the opportunity to
own family. So when he meet DPA’s Inclusion
receives the gift of a brand Jurong Regional Library
Activity Zone, Basement Ambassadors, who
new saafa (turban), he is will share stories and
inspired to do just that. Join Embark on a experiences of living
author Srividhya Venkat as time-travelling with disabilities. You
she shares her new book, adventure story can ask questions and
The Clever Tailor, a retelling set against engage in interactive
of a European folktale. Singapore’s activities designed
National Monuments! Armed with to provide a richer
an incredible magical device, a understanding of our
28 Jul Sat pair of twins – Toby and Tammy ambassadors in work,
– and their fun-loving Uncle Al social and community
Let's Chat@NLB – An
swoop back in time to Singapore settings.
Inclusive Experience*
in 1935! This session is for
2.00pm – 5.00pm
children 4-6 years old.
Bedok Public Library
Programme Room, Level 3
The Disabled People's
Association (DPA) is
collaborating with the Central Region
28 Jul Sat
National Council of
Social Service (NCSS) to Living a stress-free life:
host ‘Let’s Chat@NLB’. 21 Jul Sat Aromatherapy and Reading*
This engaging platform 10.30am – 12.00pm
Confirm plus Chop! (A Toa Payoh Public Library
provides the opportunity
Print Making Workshop Programme Zone, Level 3
to meet DPA’s Inclusion
on Local Food) by
Ambassadors, who Explore how
Amazing Art Shuttle
will share stories and smells capture
10.30am – 12.00pm
experiences of living with memory, from a
Central Public Library
disabilities. You can ask chapter in local
Programme Zone
questions and engage author Boey Kim
in interactive activities Inspired by the book Cheng’s book,
designed to provide a "ABCs of Singapore", Between Stations.
richer understanding of our participants will learn Learn from
ambassadors in work, social to design their own A5 wellness advocate, Ms Jenny Ho,
and community settings. prints using foam and ink. how essential oils can help you
They will learn how to to become more mindful and
design a stamp on PVA pick up tips on the oils to use for
foam and create their different occasions.
* Registration required. Visit own food-inspired prints.
www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
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Central Region And more...
28 Jul Sat Monster Scavenger Hunt 29 Jul Sun
2.30pm – 4.00pm
Reading Allowed Tampines Regional Library:
28 Jul Sat
2.00pm – 4.00pm booth at entrance
library@orchard Jurong Regional Library: Bedok Public Library:
Imagine booth at entrance booth at entrance
No silence Woodlands Regional Library: Toa Payoh Public Library:
here as we booth at entrance booth at entrance
gather to Central Public Library:
read aloud booth in My Treehouse
and listen
to stories' Join us in this hunt for books at the library with a
highs and lows. For this friendly monster from the Monsters' United team!
session, we'll be reading Find out more about Singapore literature and
aloud from "Ponti", reading in general through this activity.
the debut novel by
Sharlene Teo.
28 Jul Sat 28 Jul Sat
The Incredible Basketeers!* 17A Keong Saik Road
CHA-CHING! By Let’s Learn Outside! Literary Trail*
11.00am - 1.00pm 10.00am – 11.30am
Bukit Panjang Public Library Meeting point outside
By The Business Times Stories Come Alive Sri Layan Sithi
Budding Artist’s Fund (BTBAF) (Children’s Zone) Vinayagar Temple
in partnership with Prudential (73 Keong Saik Road)
Singapore 3.30pm – 5.30pm
The Plaza, National Library Geylang East Public Library Take a walk
Building Activity Room with author
Join The Incredible Basketeers Charmaine
Learn more about basic as they go on a mission to save Leung down
money management concepts the city while going through a memory lane,
through this musical number series of fun filled challenges! and revisit the
by the BTBAF performers in Will they reach their destination Keong Saik
partnership with Prudential & save the city before time runs of the 1970s. Growing up in
Singapore. You can also catch out? Be an Incredible Basketeer a shophouse on Keong Saik
the Cha-Ching band members and find out! This programme Road when it was a prominent
who will be roving around the is inspired by the book The red-light precinct, Charmaine
area for photo opportunities! Incredible Basket by Quek recollects the stories of the
For more details on the timings Hong Shin. place and people.
for the performances, please
visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
and search for ‘Cha-Ching’. 28 Jul Sat
Karang Guni Adventures: The Cardboard Chase!*
By Let’s Learn Outside!
4.30pm – 6.00pm 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Jurong West Public Library Ang Mo Kio Public Library
Programme Zone Programme Zone
What exciting inventions can you make with discarded items?
Gear up for a fun-filled adventure with Karang Guni Adventures
as they go on a quest to explore the many things that can be
reused & repurposed! This programme is inspired by the book
* Registration required. Visit Karang Guni Boy by Lorraine Tan & Eric Wong.
www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
6GROW WITH EVERY READ
Singapore Stories: English Storytelling Sessions
on 28 and 29 July 2018
North West Central East
2018 2018 2018 2018
28 July 28 July 28 July 28 July
Woodlands Jurong West Toa Payoh Geylang East
Regional Library Public Library Public Library Public Library
Everest Room Storytelling Corner Activity Zone Activity Room
3.00pm – 3.30pm 3.30pm – 4.00pm 11.00am – 11.30am 11.00am – 11.30am
For children For children For children For children
4-6 years 4-6 years 4-6 years 4-6 years
2018
Queenstown 29 July Bedok
Public Library Public Library
Storytelling Corner Central Story Circle
Public Library
10.30am – 11.00am 3.00pm – 3.30pm
My Treehouse
For children For children
4-6 years 12.30pm – 1.00pm 4-6 years
For children
2018 4-6 years
29 July
Jurong
Regional Library
Activity Zone
12.30pm – 1.00pm
For children
7-10 years
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