January 2018 - National Library

January 2018

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OUR PICK FOR THIS MONTH

Tales of the Malay World: Manuscripts and Early Books

32 This exhibition explores traditional Malay literature captured in ink on paper – from handwritten manuscripts to early lithographed books.

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Dear Readers, Happy 2018! A new year is upon us so let’s make good use of it. Start off by picking up tips on how to achieve a fulfilling life and identify habits to make you more successful and ready to take on the new year at Change Your Habits, Turn Your Life Around (page 35). Extend that positive change to your professional life by Raising Your Profile at Work and Planning Your Career; having a personal development plan could help in career progression. More details on page 13. Health-wise, if you’re still “recovering” from the holidays and need help losing that holiday weight, check out Understanding Various Weight Loss Methods (page 14), and Decode the Label (page 16), where a nutritionist will take you through the dos and don’ts of effective food label reading. Don’t stop the learning there! From Lamp Casting Workshop with Concrete Everything (page 4) to Tales of the Malay World: Manuscripts and Early Books (page 32) at the National Library; there is something for everyone at the libraries this January. Lastly, Go Library and Go Kids is undergoing a revamp, keep a lookout to see what happens in the coming months. As Brad Paisely once said, “Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.”

Editor: Nazreen Begum

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Jan 2018 张曦娜 Teoh Hee La

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张曦娜和刘培芳对谈 《专栏与文学》

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1月20日（星期六） 下午2时30分至3时30分 国家图书馆16楼观景阁 The Pod

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专栏发展至今已经是报章的一部分，专栏是文学 吗？ 专栏的限制和难度是什么？专栏写作又如何 把握篇幅？ 专栏作者会担心没题材写吗？ 入场免费，欢迎大家踊跃出席交流！名额有限， 请有兴趣的公众上网报名。 http://www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary/

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Teoh Hee La (Zhang Xi Na) has won 12 prizes in a short story contest within the region. In 1990 and 1994, she won the acclaimed book award given by the National Development Council of Singapore and was also awarded the Golden Lion Award in 1985, 1987, 1989 and 1991. In 2000, she won the Southeast Asian Write Award. Zhang Xi Na has 10 published works, including both fiction and non-fiction. She is currently a senior correspondent with the Chinese newspaper, LianHe ZaoBao.

《仙人掌散文系列. 张曦娜卷》

《岁月流金》

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《张曦娜小说选》

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分享读书会

Let’s Talk: Teh Tarik

Chinese Share Read Book Club

2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Adults’ & Teens’ Zones, Bukit Panjang Public Library

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你喜欢阅读中文书吗？我们诚意邀请您 来参加我们的阅读分享会。每个月的第一 个星期三，我们都会介绍不同的书，进行 讨论，分享阅读心得。欢迎您加入我们的 读书会。

陪你看报纸 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library

由《联合早报》和《联合晚报》组成的义 工团队将为您讲解过去一周的社会焦点、 时事动态、娱乐与生活情报等各项新闻, 让您轻松了解天下事！ 适合50岁及以上人士参与。

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Take part in this interest group for seniors to discuss about current happenings in Singapore. You may also pick up useful health tips, share an interesting recipe and more over a cup of coffee or teh tarik. TUE

10.30 am – 12.00 pm Pacific Room, Woodlands Regional Library

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The Golden Circle 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Activity Room, Geylang East Public Library The rustle of a well-thumbed page, the whiff of age from a much-cherished tome – come appreciate the beauty of a good book with The Golden Circle, an English book club for seniors. Discussions will be centred around fiction books, so join us for a stimulating afternoon of lively conversation.

10.00 am – 11.30 am Everest Room, Woodlands Regional Library A reading club formed to encourage the confident use of English amongst adults in a comfortable environment. What better way to polish your language, than through a poignant read? Come join us to hone your English proficiency, discuss your views and bond over a book. Make some friends along the way and go home feeling accomplished.

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Speculate Wisely: Speculative Fiction Workshop Series 13 January, 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm Multi-Purpose Room, Central Public Library 20 January, 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library 27 January, 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm Multi-Purpose Room, Central Public Library Spin a tale that's simply out of this world with authors Adan Jimenez and Felicia LowJimenez. Get in the driver's seat for your science fiction, fantasy or horror fix. Hear also from guest speakers Nuraliah Norasid and Shelly Bryant. This is a 5-part series running on Saturdays from 13 January – 10 February.

碧山乐龄读书会 Chinese Seniors Reading Club 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, Bishan Public Library

Session 1: What is Speculative Fiction? Session 2: The Monomyth, or the Hero's Journey Session 3: Worldbuilding

想结交新朋友、促进华语会话和分享您 的阅读经验吗？碧山乐龄读书会每个月 都会聚集一群活跃的乐龄朋友与图书馆 馆员一同讨论书籍和文章。现在就加入 我们吧！ 

Session 4: Believable Characters in a Fantastical World Session 5: Putting It All Together Application requirements and registration details: www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

Take part in monthly book discussions with a group of enthusiastic senior citizens. Share how each book relates to your memorable experiences and improve your Mandarin conversational skills.

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary. JANUARY 2018 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

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Singapore Literature Book Club

5.00 pm – 8.00 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library

7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Multi-Purpose Room, Central Public Library

Thangameen Readers Club is a reading club formed to encourage the confident use of Tamil across generations. With short film screenings, short story writing competitions and impromptu poetry contests, the club is the total literary package. This reading group is facilitated by readers of www.thangameen.com, a Singapore Tamil e-zine. The discussions will be conducted in Tamil.

From NLB’s Singapore collection comes a book club with a unique local flavour. Discuss books by both well-known and emerging Singapore authors touching on topics close to home. Get acquainted with local literature and discover national literary treasures right here at the libraries.

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交流点读书会 (Interacting@BPPL) 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Adults’ & Teens’ Zones, Bukit Panjang Public Library

喝茶、聊天，分享书籍及课题。我们邀请你 来交流阅读心得，分享阅读成果，借此提 升对书籍的认知与课题的了解。活动入场 免费，无需报名。 

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Malay in Minutes 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm Activity Room, Geylang East Public Library Would you like to converse in Malay with your friends and neighbours? Join us in this monthly book club where we use simple Malay books as learning tools.

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Thangameen Readers Club

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How to Fall in Love with Classics: Novels 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Multi-Purpose Room, Central Public Library Literary classics are classics because they have stood the test of time. They have dazzled generations of readers with their compelling writing as well as with their approaches to universal themes. Each new age discovers in them not just fascinating layers of meaning but also fresh relevance. "How to Fall in Love with Classics" is an exciting, new NLB lecture series that celebrates the classics. Led by poet and literary critic Gwee Li Sui, the first series will focus on famous novels: 19 January: Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice 26 January: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

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Communities: Reading Allowed

德士师傅与好友读书会

2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Imagine, library@orchard

7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Programme Zone, Ang Mo Kio Public Library

No silence here as we gather to read aloud and listen to stories' highs and lows. Discover books that you might have otherwise missed, or sit in for an alternative community reading experience with a different book each session.

您热爱阅读吗？欢迎您参加由德士师傅与 好友读书会举办的导读会，与其他志趣相 同的读者一起交流和分享您的心得，让大 家除了对讨论的各种书籍有更深一层的 认识与理解外，也可以搭起友谊的桥梁。 本会的活动无须报名，入场免费。

Co-organised with Read-Aloud Sg Book Club. For adults.

Pseudo Book Club

Join like-minded readers for an enriching time at the Taxi Shifu and Friends Reading Club. Exchange insights, share your reflections and appreciate each book in an atmosphere of budding friendships.

Calling all young adults aged 13 to 19 – learn facilitation skills with the Pseudo Book Club and make new friends with like-minded people! This is a book club facilitated by young adults, for young adults. Highly recommended for student librarians and all young adults who enjoy reading.

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Organic Storytellers Meeting 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Programme Zone, Adults’ & Teens’ Zones, Bukit Panjang Public Library Love telling stories to adults or children? Join us! The Organic Storytellers welcomes adults (above 21 years) who wish to develop their oral storytelling skills: to tell (not read) stories to a ‘live’ audience, with the goal to inform, entertain or influence. The monthly meetings are facilitated by professional storyteller and storytelling coach Ana Sousa Gavin who believes that everyone is born a storyteller. For more details, check out the Facebook page of Organic Storytellers @ Library: www.facebook.com/groups/8980688469500 51/#readingnationsg

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary. JANUARY 2018 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

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Heartlands Book Club is discussing “When Breath Becomes Air” by Paul Kalanithi 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Activities Room, Bukit Batok Public Library

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“都市人”系列讲座 (Books & The City):

华文网络文学的前世今生 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, library@chinatown

以书出发，以“都市人”的眼光去了解一段 历史，感受一丝文化。1998年3月，一位台 湾“业余”作家蔡智恒，把他的小说《第一 次的亲密接触》贴到网上，华文网络文学 从此走入大众的视野。如今，华文网络文学 已经走过二十年风雨，茁壮成长为一棵拥 有20道年轮的参天大树。让我们一起来回 顾一下，在这20年里，网络文学究竟演绎了 怎样的逆袭？网络文学创造了什么奇迹？网 络文学涌现了多少精品，又造就了多少作 家富豪？而如今进入移动互联网时代，在 社交媒体与手机阅读大行其道的今天，网 络文学又会如何演变和发展，作家和读者 又会面对怎样的无奈，怎样的选择，这样 的机遇呢？主讲人：李叶明新加坡作家协 会理事、 《联合早报》特约撰稿人、 新加坡“随笔南洋”网创办人。 SAT

At the age of 36, on the verge of a completing a decade's worth of training as a neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi's health began to falter. He started losing weight and was wrecked by waves of excruciating back pain. A CT scan confirmed what Paul, deep down, had suspected – he had stage four lung cancer. One day, he was a doctor making a living treating the dying, and the next, he was a patient struggling to live. Just like that, the future he and his wife had imagined, the culmination of decades of striving, evaporated.

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Book Lover's Club 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm Multi-Purpose Room, Central Public Library The Book Lover's Club is a reading club for singles. Focusing on relationships and inspirational stories, the book discussions are held on a bimonthly basis. To register, please email your particulars (name and contact number) to [email protected].

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[Get Professional Series] Successful Online Job Search 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Level 6, Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library This talk aims to equip you with tips on crafting a good resume and provides updates on the trends of Digital Job Search. Find out how you can leverage on digital job search tools and useful features on job portals, to their best advantage.

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This workshop is open to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents only. To find out more, please visit https://e2i.com.sg/

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Data Protection Laws in Singapore – What It Means for Small Business Owners 10 January, 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Level 6, Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library 27 January, 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Level 1, Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library The Personal Data Protection Act applies to all businesses, whether big or small. The obligations are extensive and businesses that fail to comply with the requirements of the Act can be penalised heavily. While the Act balances privacy and commercial needs, the Personal Data Protection Commission seeks to ensure that strict standards of personal data privacy are adhered to. Topics covered:

Introduction to Personal Investing

• What is personal data

2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, Adults’ & Teens’ Zones, Bukit Panjang Public Library

• What businesses can and cannot do with personal data collected

Find out about basic investment concepts and key considerations along with the features and risks of common financial products. Learn about investing regularly and why diversifying your portfolio is important.

• Case studies

• Penalties for non-compliance • Recommended workflow for data protection obligations • Bonus: discussion on Do Not Call Registry and spam control laws

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary. JANUARY 2018 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

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[Get Professional Series] Role of Social Media in Marketing

[Get Professional Series] SkillsFuture Advice

6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library

6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Level 6, Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library

Examine the role of social media in today’s marketing landscape and how businesses leverage on platforms like Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to build their brands to impact their bottom line. Hear about the latest trends from Kelvin Kao, managing director of PROTOCOL social media agency.

SkillsFuture Advice is a community outreach initiative to help Singaporeans understand the importance of career planning and skills upgrading. Learn about current work and skills trends, personal work interest and skill areas, and SkillsFuture and Adapt & Grow initiatives.

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Financial Planning Begins Now 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Level 1, Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library Build a plan to meet your financial needs and goals. Learn to assess your finances using financial calculators and ratios, and manage your resources effectively.

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This workshop is open to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents only. To find out more, please visit www.skillsfuture.sg/advice.

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This workshop is part of the Get Professional Series which explores critical skills for the workplace and provides working adults a snapshot of key competencies required in the future economy.

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经商之道 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Programme Zone, Central Public Library

主讲人：曾宪漳先生（DC13集团公总裁） 对谈嘉宾：洪启强（金山嶺（饮食）集团执 行董事、西式快餐店 Yellow Submarine 及 泡泡茶店“茶の道”创办人）主持人：周 伟隆先生（国际记忆大师）曾宪漳先生幼 年时曾有口吃问题，在他21岁那年，他的 父母受到 1997 年金融危机影响而宣布破 产。然而，曾先生并不屈服于命运，不但创 办了DC13 集团公司，更在近期获得的知名 奖项包括 SME One Asia Award (2014)、JCI 十大杰出青年奖 (2015)、潮人企业家 奖 (2016) 等。曾先生如何克服重重 困难，超越自我？

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Dollars & Sense Learning Community 11.00 am – 12.30 pm Level 3, Synergy Room, Jurong Regional Library

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Financial literacy is a critical life skill that helps you make informed, long-term decisions for your financial well-being. The Dollars and Sense Learning Community focuses on sharing key financial literacy topics such as retirement planning, basic investing, savings and budgeting.

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[Get Professional Series] The Art and Science of Social Media Marketing 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Level 6, Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library What makes good creative content on social media? What makes your brand’s content stand out? Managing director of social media agency PROTOCOL Kelvin Kao takes you through the process behind producing engaging campaigns – optimised for a digitally-centred audience – from conducting a brand audit to design and copywriting. This workshop is part of the Get Professional Series which explores critical skills for the workplace and provides working adults a snapshot of key competencies required in the future economy.

Raising Your Profile at Work 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Level 6, Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library Does a job well done speak for itself? In today’s workplace, that’s a myth. One of the key factors in achieving career success is having an effective personal profile or brand. Yet many people see this as self-promotion, which has a negative connotation. There are risks in not making yourself visible. It may result in not getting noticed, even when your achievements are plentiful. Explore practical ways to create your personal brand and to ‘brag’ – to share our successes and the successes of our teams – without cringing!

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Planning Your Career 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Level 1, Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library Most people do not chart their careers in a systematic way. The result is often a lack of direction and focus. Get started on a personal development plan to progress in your career.

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• See your work profile as a key career challenge

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This workshop provides practical tools to help you:

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• Position yourself as a leader and influence business leaders to notice you

MoneySense: Understanding Bonds

• Develop practical ways to promote yourself whilst remaining authentic

2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library Learn about different types of bonds, and the benefits and risks of bond investing. Understand the relationship between bond prices, interest rates and yields.

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary. JANUARY 2018 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

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Quick 6 Exercise Group

[Whizmeal] Recipes to Easily Increase Your Antioxidant Level

3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Merpati Hall, Geylang East Public Library Join a self-run interest group by seniors who meet every month to engage in healthy stretching exercises using resistance stretch bands. Note: For hygiene purposes, please bring your own resistance stretch bands (available at sporting equipment shops). sat

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Understanding Various Weight Loss Methods 7 January, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library 13 January, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Adults’ & Teens’ Zones, Bukit Panjang Public Library 20 January, 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Level 3, Progamme Room, Bedok Public Library Are you ready to lose some weight? But are you equally tired of listening to all that stale, ‘tried-and-true’ weight loss advice? Compare the pros and cons across a range of steps with speaker of the day Tan Soon Mei and a chance to sign up for a free body composition measurement. Brought to you by Whizmeal, a social enterprise championing healthy eating in schools and at home.

2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library Antioxidants help to protect our body from damage caused by harmful molecules known as free radicals. But which foods contain the most antioxidants and how can we easily incorporate these into our diet? Brought to you by Whizmeal, a social enterprise championing healthy eating in schools and at home. Participants can sign up for a free antioxidant scan. About the speaker: Lee Xiu-Ping, founder of cooking studio Artful Eating, has been teaching people about food, cooking and nutrition since 2010 and has a master’s in nutrition and dietetics from Flinders University.

Stress and Addictive Behaviours 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Level 3, Progamme Room, Bedok Public Library No one is immune to stress; it is part of the experience of being alive. Life is full of opportunities and challenges, and we need to face the demands that life has for us. At times, we are overwhelmed by these demands. Stress, if not managed or unrelieved, can potentially result in distress and burnout. For some, stress can trigger addictive behaviours such as substance abuse, gambling, compulsive gaming, among others. Is stress always bad? How do you tell the difference between good stress and bad? About the speaker: Anil Singh Sona manages the Community Outreach and Engagement department of the National Addictions Management Service, Institute of Mental Health. He lectures on psychology, social sciences and security studies as Associate Faculty and Adjunct Lecturer at the Singapore University of Social Sciences and the Management Development Institute of Singapore.

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Mind Body Fitness by SACE/U3A – Mind Body Analytics 11.00 am – 12.30 pm Level 6, Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library

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Analytics is the collection, analysis and application of data, and has become a leading methodology for improving how we go about all aspects of our lives. Learn how you can boost mental and physical functions through measuring your individual abilities.

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Food Nutrition for Healthy Skin 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library Learn about what you can do about common skin concerns with examples you can relate to. Discover the role food plays with topics such as: • How food changes your DNA • Antioxidants for skin health • Probiotics and essential nutrients • Itch-causing food to avoid for eczema About the speaker:

How to Select a Good Vitamin and Mineral Supplement 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Radin Mas Hall, Bukit Merah Public Library

Freelance nutrition therapist Teh Bee Lian is a certified trainer with Workforce Singapore, formerly known as the Workforce Development Agency. She is the main contributor on diet-related issues for eczema on blogsite www.skinshare.sg and is also a freelance IT trainer.

Learn three things you should know for choosing or getting the most out of supplements. Find out about the better way supplements can be made and get a chance to sign up for a free antioxidant scan.

Disability Awareness Talk 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm Programme Zone, Clementi Public Library Gain insights into the challenges People with Disabilities (PWD) face and learn about different types of disabilities, disability etiquette, and how to interact with PWD. Hear about the programmes Serving People with Disabilities (SPD) offers and the mission of this charity organisation, and find out from a demo how assistive technology devices can help.

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary. JANUARY 2018 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

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Decode the Label

Origami Fun!

2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Programme Zone, Adults’ & Teens’ Zones, Bukit Panjang Public Library

6 January, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Level 6, Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library 12 January, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library 20 January, 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Activity Room, Bishan Public Library

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How We Do Not Need to Depend on Spectacles, Naturally! 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Woodlands Regional Library Ever wondered how to improve your eyesight naturally? Natural Vision Improvement techniques may help address growing vision-related issues such as myopia, presbyopia, astigmatism and strabismus. Come relearn the natural habits of normal vision through techniques that mimic simple human actions, including yawning, breathing and blinking. Enjoy using learning aids such as card games, small balls and colourful pictures.

Make your very own origami model in just 10 minutes anytime during the session. All ages welcome! SAT

Beware of food label teases! From impressive claims such as “Packed with 20 Vitamins and Minerals” plastered on your cereal boxes to attention-grabbing ones like “Made with Wholegrains” on chocolate cookies, these so-called healthier choices can sometimes be worse. Hear from an experienced nutritionist on the dos and don’ts for effective label reading and a step-by-step guide to selecting common foods.

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Insider Series: Beyond the [Rec] Dot – Directing Film/TV 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Open Stage, library@esplanade The Insider Series of professional talks feature key figures in the local music, dance, theatre, and film industry, who will be sharing their experiences and advice with budding and aspiring artists. In this session of the Insider Series, we will be showcasing Film/TV directors who will share their experiences and journeys, providing a glimpse into their creative minds and directing styles.

SSO Pre-Concert Talk: Mahler 7 6.30 pm – 7.00 pm Open Stage, library@esplanade Speaker: Darren Sim (Music educator) Bringing you new insights into the fascinating aspects of works to be performed. Let specialist speakers enrich your experience in the world of classical music. The SSO Pre-Concert Talk series is a collaboration between the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and library@esplanade.

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OTHER HAPPENINGS

The Drawing Room

SSO Pre-Concert Talk: Bruckner & Haydn

3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Radin Mas Hall, Bukit Merah Public Library Welcome to The Drawing Room, home to a community of art lovers for learning to draw using books with step-by-step instructions. Improve your skills with a variety of monthly topics. Basic drawing materials provided. This month's topic is fantastical dreamscapes.

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6.30 pm – 7.00 pm Open Stage, library@esplanade Bringing you new insights into the fascinating aspects of works to be performed. Let specialist speakers enrich your experience in the world of classical music. The SSO Pre-Concert Talk series is a collaboration between the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and library@esplanade. SAT

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Artists' Trading Cards Club 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Programme Zone, Bishan Public Library

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Will Making, Trusts, Estate and Succession Planning

Join us at the Artists’ Trading Cards Club and learn how to create your own little piece of art! Let your creative juices flow and pick up tips on art! Trade your miniature works of art with one another at the end of the session.

11.00 am – 12.00 pm Level 1, Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library In the next two decades, estate planning instruments such as wills, trusts and lasting power of attorney will feature in much of wealth transfer. Many families have yet to understand how they can structure the holding of family assets in ways that would leave behind a meaningful legacy for themselves. Rockwills Estate Planning covers the essentials of writing a will, standby trusts and issues involving mental incapacity.

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary. JANUARY 2018 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

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11.30 am – 12.30 pm Garden Area, Queenstown Public Library

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Join the Community in Bloom project at the Queenstown Library garden! We welcome anyone who is interested in carrying out simple planting and maintenance in our garden, as well as participating in gardening activities facilitated by library staff.

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"Then, How?": The Creative Block 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Imagine, library@orchard Some ideas come to us spontaneously, but often, we find ourselves stuck in a rut. Learn how creatives overcome mental blocks. Guest speakers include a start-up home baker, an underground muralist, a content creator from Nook Mag, and many more. Organised by Actually, a Singapore-based multi-label store established in 2006. For more details, please visit www.facebook.com/ActuallySG

IT Talk: All about Mobile Apps 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Radin Mas Hall, Bukit Merah Public Library A smartphone is more than just a telephone. Come learn how to use mobile apps on your smartphone to find what you want to know, see or hear. This programme is part of a monthly series of IT talks conducted by volunteer trainer Ho Hew Lee who has been helping seniors pick up IT skills at Bukit Merah library since 2014 and through his website, itforseniors.wordpress.com Bring your smart devices for easy hands-on learning.

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[Garden Talk] How to Set Up a Community Garden 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library NParks Community in Bloom Ambassador Ismail Bin Haji Suratman explains the approval process for various agencies when it comes to starting a community garden. Hear advice on aspects of design and maintenance to get things greening. MON

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Lim Kopi, Let’s Talk 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library Pick up useful health tips, share an interesting recipe and more over a cup of morning coffee or tea in this interest group for seniors. WED

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Crafters’ Club 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Sengkang Public Library Take part in a lantern-making workshop to put together your very own handmade Hong Bao lantern! Decorate your home for the festive season with an amazing creation! Suitable for teenagers and adults. Limited places. Required to bring: red packets.

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11.00 am – 1.00 pm Programme Zone, library@chinatown

唐城 DIY Club 欢迎您参与我们每月的第三 个周五所主办的手工艺术。您将有机会学 习制作各类精巧可爱的小品。例如：天鹅 串珠，吸管虾，毛根条小狗，红包鱼等等。 唐城 DIY Club 将由我们多才多艺的热心义工 所主导。课程免费，座位有限。现在就 通过图书馆内的电子服务站报名吧！ MIC Presents Improvising Melodies in Jazz 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Open Stage, library@esplanade In the fourth session of this six-part series, Music Improvisation Collective (MIC) explains how to perform unique jazz melodic lines with instrument try-outs, jamming and one-to-one tutorials at your pace. Find out more at www.mic.sg SAT

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SSO Pre-Concert Talk: Sheherezade · Man’s True Sense

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清史网读书会 Qing History Society 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Programme Zone, library@chinatown

6.30 pm – 7.00 pm Open Stage, library@esplanade Speaker: Robert Markow (Music critic) Bringing you new insights into the fascinating aspects of works to be performed. Let specialist speakers enrich your experience in the world of classical music. The SSO Pre-Concert Talk series is a collaboration between the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and library@esplanade. WED

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Communities: Travel and Culture Explorers 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm Share, library@orchard Now Boarding: Wanderlusters, adventurers and culture enthusiasts. Communities is an alternative learning environment in which you can pick up a plethora of skills by sharing and experimenting with others. This monthly series is built on the belief that teaching and learning can happen without a teacher. For more information on this session, please visit www.meetup.com/sgtravelmeet

想要了解更多关于清朝历史的知识吗？想 要在看清宫剧时点出戏里的错误吗？或是 想要知道更多关于清史中的人物或文化 吗？我们要请您来参与我们的书籍及课题 分享的活动，从专家学者的书中加深对清 史的认知。无需报名，入场免费。 Step back into the time of the Qing dynasty and discuss fascinating aspects ranging from culture to literature, and military history to timeless tales. Conducted in Mandarin. All are welcome. Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary. JANUARY 2018 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

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故事迷 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Ang Mo Kio Public Library

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您有多久没听故事了呢？听故事不是小孩 子的专利，成人也能享受其中的乐趣。诚邀 大家一起来听故事，让馆员们带您穿越古 今中外的各个故事。适合50岁及以上 人士参与。

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SSO Pre-Concert Talk: Symphonie Fantastique 6.30 pm – 7.00 pm Open Stage, library@esplanade Speaker: Robert Markow (Music critic) Bringing you new insights into the fascinating aspects of works to be performed. Let specialist speakers enrich your experience in the world of classical music. The SSO Pre-Concert Talk series is a collaboration between the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and library@esplanade.

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A Librarian’s World @ PL – Ceritera di Alam Melayu: Manuskrip dan Nashkah Awal 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Level 3, Programme Room, Bedok Public Library Pernahkah anda terfikir apa tugas pustakawan? Melalui siri ceramah bulanan di Perpustakaan Awam ini, anda boleh mengetahui lebih dalam lagi kerja seorang pustakawan melalui sesi perkongsian mengenai tugas mereka dan koleksi perpustakaan. Dianjurkan oleh Perpustakaan Negara, pameran ‘Ceritera di Alam Melayu: Manuskrip dan Naskhah Awal’ menampilkan dunia kesusasteraan Melayu melalui kisah-kisah terkenal, manuskrip dan buku-buku cetak awal di Singapura dan alam Melayu. Nadirah Norruddin adalah Pustakawan Sekutu (Singapura & Asia Tenggara dan Pameran) di Perpustakaan Negara di mana beliau mengurus dan membina koleksi Singapura & Asia Tenggara. Kajian beliau tertumpu kepada adat-adat dan tradisi di alam Melayu dan juga seni perubatan di Asia Tenggara.

Language of Fashion 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Imagine, library@orchard Hear from Martin Bonney as he talks about the shifting values in the fashion industry, the fragmented language of fashion today in relation to place, and how there is a need for local industries to align with these changes. About the speaker: Martin is a UK-trained textile designer who uses both the print and embroidery combing method to harmonise sophisticated embellishments, tonal colours and tactile surfaces. He studies engineered textiles and explores traditional machinery, and uses these with the latest advancements in digital and laser engraving for fashion forward companies and individuals.

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Monthly Movie Screening: A United Kingdom (PG) 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Open Stage, library@esplanade THU

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陪你看报纸 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library SAT

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Insider Series: Beyond the [Rec] Dot – Directing Film/TV 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Open Stage, library@esplanade SSO Pre-Concert Talk: Mahler 7 6.30 pm – 7.00 pm Open Stage, library@esplanade THU

碧山乐龄读书会 Chinese Seniors Reading Club 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, Bishan Public Library

Artists’ Trading Cards Club 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Programme Zone, Bishan Public Library

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SSO Pre-Concert Talk: Bruckner & Haydn 6.30 pm – 7.00 pm Open Stage, library@esplanade SAT

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Speculate Wisely: Speculative Fiction Workshop Series 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm Multi-Purpose Room, Central Public Library

Lim Kopi, Let’s Talk 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library THU

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陪你看报纸 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library Singapore Literature Book Club 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Multi-Purpose Room, Central Public Library FRI

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经商之道 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Programme Zone, Central Public Library

唐城 DIY Club 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Programme Zone, library@chinatown MIC Presents Improvising Melodies in Jazz 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Open Stage, library@esplanade SAT

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Communities: Reading Allowed 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Imagine, library@orchard Speculate Wisely: Speculative Fiction Workshop Series 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library

Origami Fun! 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Activity Room, Bishan Public Library

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How to Fall in Love with Classics: Novels 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Multi-Purpose Room, Central Public Library

iKnow Computers & Internet (3-session course) 9 – 11 January, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Silver Infocomm Junction, Woodlands Regional Library

苹果 iPad 平板电脑与娱乐资源程序(共两堂课)

iKnow 基本电脑与网络(共三堂课) 16 – 18 January, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Silver Infocomm Junction, Woodlands Regional Library

30 & 31 January, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Level 2, Learning Zone, Bedok Public Library

Law of the Land: Highlights of Singapore’s Constitutional Documents Ongoing 10.00 am – 7.00 pm (Sun–Thu & Public Holidays) 10.00 am – 10.00 pm Public tours on Fri & Sat (selected dates except Public Holidays) Chief Justice’s Chamber & Office, National Gallery Singapore

SSO Pre-Concert Talk: Symphonie Fantastique 6.30 pm – 7.00 pm Open Stage, library@esplanade

“都市人”系列讲座 (Books & The City): 华文网络文学的 前世今生 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, library@chinatown Speculate Wisely: Speculative Fiction Workshop Series 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm Multi-Purpose Room, Central Public Library Book Lover’s Club 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm Multi-Purpose Room, Central Public Library

Language of Fashion 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Imagine, library@orchard From Design to Art: Creating Experiences for the Public 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm Imagine, library@orchard

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Quick 6 Exercise Group 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Merpati Hall, Geylang East Public Library THU

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[Get Professional Series] Successful Online Job Search 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Level 6, Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library

Personal Growth on the Parenting Journey 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Level 3, Programme Area, The LLiBrary SAT

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Origami Fun! 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Level 6, Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library TUE

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The Golden Circle 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Activity Room, Geylang East Public Library WED

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Data Protection Laws in Singapore – What It Means for Small Business Owners 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Level 6, Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library

Thangameen Readers Club 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library

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[Get Professional Series] Role of Social Media in Marketing 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Level 6, Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library

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BUSINESS

WELLNESS

OTHER HAPPENINGS

For more information and programme registration, please visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

HERITAGE

Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies Ongoing 9.00 am – 5.30 pm (Mon–Sat) 12.00 pm – 5.30 pm (Sun) *Open on Public Holidays except for first day of Chinese New Year Former Ford Factory, 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588192

EASTERN Region WED

SSO Pre-Concert Talk: Sheherezade · Man’s True Sense 6.30 pm – 7.00 pm Open Stage, library@esplanade

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iKnow iPads & Social Communications (2-session course) 23 & 24 January, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Level 2, Learning Zone, Bedok Public Library

Exhibitions

陪你看报纸 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library

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Alt Screen: IN TRANSIT 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm Level 16, The Pod, National Library Building THU

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Communities: Travel and Culture Explorers 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm Share, library@orchard

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How to Fall in Love with Classics: Novels 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Multi-Purpose Room, Central Public Library

清史网读书会 Qing History Society 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Programme Zone, library@chinatown

“Then, How?”: The Creative Block 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Imagine, library@orchard SUN

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陪你看报纸 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library

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Alcohol – A Friend Turned Thief 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Level 3, Programme Area, The LLiBrary

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Origami Fun! 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library SAT

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[Whizmeal] Recipes to Easily Increase Your Antioxidant Level 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library Stress and Addictive Behaviours 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Level 3, Progamme Room, Bedok Public Library WED

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Quick 6 Exercise Group 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Merpati Hall, Geylang East Public Library

Crafters’ Club 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Sengkang Public Library THU

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Malay in Minutes 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm Activity Room, Geylang East Public Library

Mind Body Fitness by SACE/ U3A – Mind Body Analytics 11.00 am – 12.30 pm Level 6, Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library

Change Your Habits, Turn Your Life Around 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Level 3, Programme Area, The LLiBrary

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Understanding Various Weight Loss Methods 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Level 3, Programme Room, Bedok Public Library Food Nutrition for Healthy Skin 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library WED

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Raising Your Profile at Work 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Level 6, Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library THU

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[Get Professional Series] The Art and Science of Social Media Marketing 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Level 6, Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library

Entrepreneurs@The LLiBrary: What Other Funeral Directors Don’t Tell You 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Level 3, Programme Area, The LLiBrary sAT

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A Librarian’s World @ PL – Ceritera di Alam Melayu: Manuskrip dan Nashkah Awal 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Level 3, Programme Room, Bedok Public Library SUN

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MoneySense: Understanding Bonds 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library

Sunday Origami 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Activity Room, Geylang East Public Library

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Frozen (PG) 5.30 pm – 8.00 pm Stories Come Alive Room, Children’s Zone, Bukit Panjang Public Library SAT

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Introduction to Personal Investing 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, Adults’ & Teens’ Zones, Bukit Panjang Public Library

Night at the Museum 2 (PG) 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library SUN

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Understanding Various Weight Loss Methods 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library MON

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Let’s Talk: Teh Tarik 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Adults’ & Teens’ Zones, Bukit Panjang Public Library WED

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Financial Planning Begins Now 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Level 1, Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library

Understanding Various Weight Loss Methods 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Adults’ & Teens’ Zones, Bukit Panjang Public Library

Will Making, Trusts, Estate and Succession Planning 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Level 1, Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library

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How to Set Up a Community Garden 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library The Incredibles (PG) 5.30 pm – 8.00 pm Stories Come Alive Room, Children’s Zone, Bukit Panjang Public Library wed

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交流点读书会 (Interacting@BPPL) 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Adults’ & Teens’ Zones, Bukit Panjang Public Library

The Incredibles (PG) 5.30 pm – 8.00 pm Stories Come Alive Room, Children’s Zone, Bukit Panjang Public Library FRI

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How to Select a Good Vitamin and Mineral Supplement 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Radin Mas Hall, Bukit Merah Public Library Disability Awareness Talk 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm Programme Zone, Clementi Public Library sat

The Drawing Room 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Radin Mas Hall, Bukit Merah Public Library

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Organic Storytellers Meeting 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Programme Zone, Adults’ & Teens’ Zones, Bukit Panjang Public Library FRI

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Heartlands Book Club is discussing “When Breath Becomes Air” by Paul Kalanithi 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Activities Room, Bukit Batok Public Library SAT

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Data Protection Laws in Singapore – What It Means for Small Business Owners 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Level 1, Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library Planning Your Career 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Level 1, Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library SAT

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Community in Bloom 11.30 am – 12.30 pm Garden Area, Queenstown Public Library Enchanted 5.30 pm – 8.00 pm Stories Come Alive Room, Children’s Zone, Bukit Panjang Public Library

Playtime@Library 7, 14, 21, & 28 January 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 January 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm Stories Come Alive Room, Children’s Zone, Bukit Panjang Public Library Understanding Gifted Kids 20 January 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Jurong West Public Library 21 January 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library

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德士师傅与好友读书会 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Programme Zone, Ang Mo Kio Public Library

Anastasia 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library

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FUNdaMENTALs Reading Club 10.00 am – 11.30 am Everest Room, Woodlands Regional Library

BUSINESS

WELLNESS

OTHER HAPPENINGS

For more information and programme registration, please visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

HERITAGE

Parents Connect: Communication 26 January 11.00 am – 12.30 pm Activity Room, Choa Chu Kang Public Library

16 January 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Storytelling Corner, Bukit Merah Public Library 16 January 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Programme Zone, Pasir Ris Public Library

Jiggle, Read & Rhyme

16 January 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Level 1, Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library

4 January 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Level 6, Programme Zone, Tampines Regional Library

17 January 7.00 pm – 7.30 pm Activity Room, Ang Mo Kio Public Library

8 January 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm Activity Room, Bishan Public Library

30 January 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm Everest Room, Woodlands Regional Library

9 January 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Programme Room, Sembawang Public Library

31 January 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Activities Room, Bukit Batok Public Library

11 January 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Programme Zone, Jurong West Public Library

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故事迷 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Ang Mo Kio Public Library SAT

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FUNdaMENTALs Reading Club 10.00 am – 11.30 am Everest Room, Woodlands Regional Library

Decode the Label 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Programme Zone, Adults’ & Teens’ Zones, Bukit Panjang Public Library

Sensory Story Time 20 January 2.00 pm – 2.30 pm Activity Room, Geylang East Public Library

northern Region

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Dollars & Sense Learning Community 11.00 am – 12.30 pm Level 3, Synergy Room, Jurong Regional Library

IT Talk: All about Mobile Apps 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Radin Mas Hall, Bukit Merah Public Library

READ

Parenting Styles, Practices, and Children’s Achievement and Conduct 6 January 12.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Sengkang Public Library

分享读书会 Chinese Share Read Book Club 10.30 am – 12.00 pm Pacific Room, Woodlands Regional Library

Pseudo Book Club 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm Level 3, Synergy Room, Jurong Regional Library

Community in Bloom 11.30 am – 12.30 pm Garden Area, Queenstown Public Library

ARTS

亲子阅读“看书·识世界” 工作坊 Raise-a-Reader Workshop 6 January 11.00 am – 12.30 pm Level 1, Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library

How We Do Not Need to Depend on Spectacles, Naturally! 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Woodlands Regional Library

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Silver Grandparenting Styles: Supporting your Adult Children in Parenting 12.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Sengkang Public Library Did you know that know that your parenting style could affect your child’s ability to become a good parent in the future? Understanding various parenting practices reveals how parenting behaviours could influence a child’s achievement and conduct over his entire life. This also helps to nurture a child's resiliency into adulthood. Topics on empowering and educating parents with adult children include: • Learning the importance of adjusting parenting behaviours as children grow older • Recognising the vital role of grandparents in supporting adult children’s parenting efforts • Identifying ways of maintaining healthy boundaries with adult children • Being mindful of the importance of selfcare for both grandparents and parents

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From Design to Art: Creating Experiences for the Public 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm Imagine, library@orchard Industrial designer-turned-visual artist Anthony Chin relates his experience transitioning to an artist with its challenges and rewards. His upcoming immersive installation with OH! Open House takes the form of a giant foot inspired by a statue of Prince Albert and explores the relationship between coloniser and the colonised. About the speaker: Anthony has 10 years of experience as an industrial designer. Recently, he held his first solo art show at Beijing’s 798 art district, casting light on Singapore's vulnerability as a country struggling with two vital natural resources – water and sand. About OH! Open House: A non-profit art organisation, OH! Open House organises an annual artwalk programme that brings art out of museums and into homes and unexpected spaces as a unique way for experiencing art, heritage and history specific to each neighbourhood.

Recommended for parents with adult children, and grandparents.

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary. JANUARY 2018 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

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Data Science for the Layman (No Math Needed)

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Frozen

5.30 pm – 8.00 pm Stories Come Alive Room, Children’s Zone, Bukit Panjang Public Library

Learn techniques such as clustering, classification, anomaly detection, and social network analysis with real world data used as examples. Understand key concepts with intuitive explanations and visuals.

When Elsa accidentally uses her power to turn things into ice and traps her home in infinite winter, her sister, Anna, and her team embark on a journey to change this harsh weather.

Sunday Origami 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Activity Room, Geylang East Public Library What can you create by simply folding sheets of paper? Come join us every 4th Sunday to pick up origami folding techniques and learn about new styles. Get the opportunity to fold various interesting models to take home! This excellent family bonding activity is suitable for adults and those with children (aged 4 and above). Children aged 7 and below will need at least 1 accompanying adult. Materials are provided. This session is facilitated by Origami Singapore.

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Monthly Movie Screening: A United Kingdom 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Open Stage, library@esplanade Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana causes an international uproar when he marries a white woman from London in what is the late 1940's. When the couple reached their matrimonial decision, apartheid was just being introduced in South Africa. Despite this, their passionate romance triumphed over every obstacle and changed the course of African history. SAT

Annalyn Ng graduated from the University of Cambridge and was a research associate at Disney Research, USA. She currently works at the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) as a senior computation scientist. Her book, Numsense! Data Science for the Layman, is used at top universities including Stanford as an introductory text for students from non-technical fields.

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2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Programme Zone, Bishan Public Library

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Night at the Museum 2 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library History is larger than life, and twice as funny, in this monumental comedy sequel. Larry Daley is a former night watchman at the Museum of Natural History where the exhibits come to life after dark. Now his nocturnal friends are being retired to the archives of the Smithsonian Institution, luring him back for a hilarious, all-out battle against museum misfits who plan to take over the Smithsonian, and the world.

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movie screenings

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The Incredibles

Anastasia

5.30 pm – 8.00 pm Stories Come Alive Room, Children’s Zone, Bukit Panjang Public Library

4.00 pm – 6.00 pm Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library

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Tells the story of the lost Russian princess Anastasia, her adventures on the way to Paris to join her beloved grandmother, and her battle with the evil Rasputin. SAT

SUN

A family of undercover superheroes is forced into action to save the world while trying to live the peaceful suburban life.

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TRON: Legacy

Enchanted

2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Sengkang Public Library

5.30 pm – 8.00 pm Stories Come Alive Room, Children’s Zone, Bukit Panjang Public Library

When Flynn, the world's greatest video game creator, sends out a secret signal from an amazing digital realm, his son discovers the clue and embarks on a personal journey to save his long-lost father. With the help of the fearless female warrior Quorra, father and son venture through an incredible cyber universe and wage the ultimate battle of good versus evil.

PG

A young maiden in a land called Andalasia is sent away by an evil queen to New York City, a place where she falls in love with a lawyer.

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary. JANUARY 2018 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

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SILVER INFOCOMM JUNCTION @ THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES iPAD COURSES FOR SENIORS JANUARY 2018 一月份iPad班课程表 Register at our library e-kiosks today! You can also go to www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary and key in “SIJ” for more details.

现在就通过图书馆内的电子服务站报名吧！您也可浏览 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 输入 “SIJ” 以搜寻更多详情。

Bedok Public Library iKnow iPads & Social Communications (2-session course) Part 1 of 2: 23 Jan (Tue), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Part 2 of 2: 24 Jan (Wed), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Conveniently stay in touch using Facebook Mobile. Set up a Facebook account to post the latest about yourself with functions such as update status, comment, like and share. Easily reach your friends through Facebook-related apps including Messenger. Access Facebook pages from NLB for our latest news and events!

Fees: $4

Prerequisite: Participants are required to have a working personal email address; and know iPad basics such as typing with on-screen keyboard and touchscreen navigation with swiping, pinching and zooming.

苹果iPad平板电脑与娱乐资源程序  (共两堂课)

网络娱乐就在弹指间。课程除了教您如何使用网际网络搜 寻音乐、电影及网络游戏，也教您如何借阅NLB的电子书和 阅读电子报刊。

第一堂课: 30/01/18（星期二）,下午2点至5点 第二堂课: 31/01/18（星期三）,下午2点至5点 收费: $4

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学员须具备基本iPad平板电脑知识，包括利用键盘输入文 字，触控式荧幕操作及上网经验。

Register at our library e-kiosks today! You can also go to www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary and key in “SIJ” for more details.

Library Services For the 50plus

COMPUTER COURSES FOR SENIORS January 2018 一月份电脑班课程表

现在就通过图书馆内的电子服务站报名吧！您也可浏览 www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary 输入 “SIJ” 以搜寻更多详情。

Woodlands Regional Library iKnow Computers & Internet (3-session course) Part 1 of 3: 9 Jan (Tue), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Part 2 of 3: 10 Jan (Wed), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Part 3 of 3: 11 Jan (Thu), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Fees: $6

iKnow 基本电脑与网络(共三堂课) 第一堂课: 16/01/18（星期二）,下午2点至5点 第二堂课: 17/01/18（星期三）,下午2点至5点 第三堂课: 18/01/18（星期四）,下午2点至5点

Learn how to use a computer and surf the Internet in this introductory course. Get to know about the different parts of a computer, how to use the mouse and the keyboard, as well as the basics of the latest Windows 10 operating system. Find out how to access the Internet to search for text, pictures and videos. Plus, discover easy steps for evaluating online information so you can always be S.U.R.E. of what you are reading.

这项课程能让您更加了解电脑的基本运作、键盘及鼠标的 使用技巧，以及视窗 (Windows 10) 的基本操作。同时，您也 能学习如何浏览网络，搜寻文字、图片、影像和地图等资料。 现在就撇开您的顾虑和我们一起进入电脑和网际网络的  世界吧！

收费: $6

Registration closes 2 days before the day of the course. You must read and agree to the following terms and conditions before registering for a course. 1. Participants must be Singapore citizens or Permanent Residents. 2. Participants must be 50 years old and above. 3. Maximum intake for each class is 10 participants at Woodlands Regional Library and 15 participants at Bedok Public Library. 4. Registration is only confirmed upon payment of the full course fee. 5. Fees paid are non-refundable. 6. NLB reserves the right to postpone the courses.

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The Memory Eaters

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here are discrete genres in literature because there are discrete readers, on the fact that people enjoy reading Harry Potter books or print stories of Star Wars, adapted from the films. The Memory Eaters begins like a story in the ghost and horror genre, but it quickly spins into a swashbuckling, conspiracy-laden samurai tale. By the time the last page is turned, philosophy-loving and romance readers who spurn it from just reading the blurb on the book cover will have missed a gem. The backdrop is an account of how a conscience-stricken Kuyin (a spirit that thrives on the memories of humans) decides to take her latest victim on a journey to recover the identity that she robs him of when she eats his memories. Little does this Kuyin know that she has stumbled upon her victim during a time of unrest in the province of Miyazu, where Lord Mokaga Narihiro is plotting revenge and rebellion against the Matsudaira clan that tricked Mokaga’s ancestor from joining the big battle in which Matsudaira led an eastern army to defeat the western one, thus becoming the Overlord of Japan, a title granted to him by the emperor. What Matsudaira saw as a matter of practicality – breaking up the Miyazu properties to weaken the territory – Mokaga sees as treachery.

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In the months leading up to the climactic insurrection, a surveyor, Amanashi Gennosuke, and his assistant, Kyugo, survey Miyazu, checking on the rice produced to see if there is any evasion of tax. Gennosukeon’s decision to go for a hot bath is the principal event that turns the entire story, but we will not know why until much later. The complications in the tale occur in three other places. The first is the theatre in which the legendary actor, Matsushima Zenya performs with the Nishiyama-za troupe. After a performance in which he wins rapturous applause, Zenya mysteriously disappears. The second is the geisha house in Keijo (Kyoto) known as the Shimawara. The third is the temple known as Renga-Ji, north of Keijo. There, the temple priest, Teizen, and his 12-yearold apprentice attends to the Kuyin and her human victim. By this time, the Kuyin has given her victim a name – Amado (meaning “shutter” although the author prefers the meaning “curtain”) – and Amado, in turn, gives the Kuyin the name Sudare. The nondescript naming incident will become the anchor of the romantic part of the novel; but it is not so obvious, for there is a third party – an older, stronger male Kuyin whom Sudare names Ryuuwake. To dwell on this is to give away too much.

As the preparations for the rebel assault intensify, Mokaga becomes nervous and a couple of incidents cause him to act, but is his timing correct? It is also around this time that it becomes clear to Sudare that there is something about Amado that Mokaga has found out. Sensing danger to Amado’s life, Sudare makes plans to protect him. But is Mokaga after Amado, or someone else? By the time the battle at the Mokaga mansion takes place, the reader will have been pondering over deep questions of the connections between our memory and our identity. Without the former, can we have the latter? Without the latter, can we exist as a human being? Amado attempts to answer that last question. We must not forget, “[h]umans too are memory eaters”. How do we ingest memories and make them make us better humans?

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SUGGESTED READINGS

You can check the availability of these titles via our online catalogue at www.nlb.gov.sg

No One Understands You and What to Do About It Author: Heidi Grant Halvorson Publisher: Boston, Massachusetts: Harvard Business Review Press, 2015 Call No.: Adult Lending English 158.2 HAL

Good communication is the key to desired outcomes in relationships or networking. However, there will be times where we fail to get our intentions across the way we want to. No One Understands You, written by social psychologist and bestselling author Heidi Grant Halvorson, and based on extensive research in psychology and social science, helps readers understand the intricacies of communicating. This book shows us how we can get a better understanding of what other people perceive from our actions and words, and how we can use this knowledge to control the signals we send, and shape others’ perceptions of us. If you’ve ever been frustrated by miscommunication, this is the book for you. Contributed by Herman Rothman

Zapped: From Infrared to X-Rays, the Curious History of Invisible Light Author: Bob Berman E-book

Have you always been curious about physics but found it a daunting subject to explore? Zapped is a layman’s guide to the physics of light and their many modern applications. Berman’s passion for the subject is evident through his writing – he uses humour to make the book a light and fun read, and debunks the notion that physics is a rarefied, complicated science. The author deftly illustrates difficult concepts with examples taken from both fiction and reality, and guides readers with lines including “read the preceding paragraph one more time”. Zapped is recommended for anyone who is curious about the physics of light, and is searching for a suitable read as a stepping stone to further study. Contributed by Gary Soh

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True Names and the Opening of the Cyberspace Frontier Author: Vernor Vinge E-book

Virtual reality, personal data protection, cryptocurrencies and social media might be commonly used terms in 2017 but such ideas were already being explored and discussed as early as 50 years ago. In this seminal collection of essays and short stories, find out how eerily prescient the authors were in predicting the current landscape of cyberspace. From cautionary predictions about digital avatars to forecasting the looming spectre of artificial intelligence, these thought-provoking pieces were ahead of their time in providing insight into the debates that are only just now gaining traction. True Names and the Opening of the Cyberspace Frontier is truly an eye-opener for anyone wanting to trace how a once speculative future has become the present and what possible realities lie ahead. Contributed by Sufyan Alimon

Canary Author: Duane Swierczynski Publisher: Mulholland Books, 2015 Call No.: Adult Lending English SWI - [TH]

A strong female lead? Check. Pulp fiction elements in a modern hard-boiled plot? Check. In Canary, Duane Swierczynski once again wields his inimitable style in another crime thriller that’s begging to be adapted for the big screen. After she unwittingly gets arrested as an accomplice in a drug case, 19-year-old Sarie is forced by an ambitious cop to become a confidential informant. But things get from complicated to surreal to just plain lethal when it turns out the case involves a network of student drug dealers, a real-life drug kingpin, a fake women’s clinic, corrupt cops, and a kill team that is methodically torturing and ‘disappearing’ confidential informants in town. Sarie has no chance of survival... or does she? Served with equal parts cool and menace, Canary is a wild, unexpected ride. Contributed by Roy See

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SUGGESTED READINGS

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Check Up Tulisanmu: Mengetahui seperti apa karaktermu & orang lain Lewat Tulisan Tangan Penulis: Jasmine Asyahida Penerbit & Tahun Penerbitan: Yagyakarta: Notebook, 2014 Nombor Panggilan: Malay 155.28 ASY

Pernahkah anda fikirkan bagaimana tulisan dan coretan tangan mampu menunjukkan keperibadian seseorang? Ilmu analisis tulisan tangan ini dinamakan grafologi. Ia adalah ilmu pengkajian yang bermula di negara Cina sejak lebih delapan abad yang lalu. Sejak perkembangannya, grafologi digunakan ahli psikologi dalam pelbagai aspek biarpun untuk mengetahui kejujuran seseorang ataupun untuk memahami gaya belajar seseorang anak. Sebagai contoh, ukuran tulisan merangkumi empat jenis, iaitu: kecil, sedang, besar dan sangat besar. Tahukah anda bahawa orang-orang yang mempunyai tulisan tangan yang sangat besar sebenarnya amat berhati-hati dalam membuat semua keputusan dalam hidup mereka? Mereka juga sangat fleksibel ketika menangani masalah dalam kehidupan. Untuk lebih memahami gaya belajar anak pula, analisis tulisannya dapat menunjukkan kepada ibu bapa jika anak mereka itu seorang pelajar yang visual, kinestetik, auditori ataupun analitis hanya dengan meneliti cara mereka menulis huruf ‘m’ dan ‘n’. Contohnya, jika kedua-dua huruf ini ditulis secara bulat, maka mereka pelajar yang visual dan suka belajar menggunakan gambar atau peta. Namun, bab yang mungkin paling menarik di dalam buku ini ialah bab terakhir di mana ahli grafologi mencatatkan bebarapa analisis tulisan tangan para artis popular seperti Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Miley Cyrus dan juga Justin Bieber! Bagi remaja yang gemar mengikuti perkembangan muzik Miley dan Justin, analisis sebegini agak menarik kerana mereka mampu menjejak perubahan tulisan artis kesayangan mereka dari kecil hingga dewasa yang mencerminkan perubahan peribadi mereka menurut peredaran masa. Pastinya, buku ini akan membuat anda menganalisis tulisan tangan sendiri! Cubalah mengkaji tulisan tangan anda sejak zaman persekolahan hingga ke hari ini. Apakah perubahan yang berlaku selari dengan perkembangan keperibadian anda? Diulas oleh Erni Nurain Salleh

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SUGGESTED READINGS

极简整理术 作者：川上雪；译者：安忆 出版社与年份：南京市：江苏凤凰文艺出版社，2016 索书号：Chinese 648.8 KAW

许多忙碌的都市人可能都对“整理”两个字感到抗拒，毕竟工作了一 整天，拖着疲劳的身体回到家后，已经累得不想动，更别说整理了。明 白这一点的作者出版这本书是因为一次偶遇。当时她与一位职场女性 聊及有关收纳整理的课题，她向这位近乎放弃整理的女性说了很多大 道理，却忽略了对方的需求而没有设身处地为她介绍更实际的整理方 式。于是作者决定出版一本世上最简明易懂的收纳整理书，让忙碌的人们将其融入生活中。 本书以轻松的口吻和问答的形式来书写，搭配生动的彩色插图以及实用的建议，让读者容易 理解，学会不费脑、不费时、不反弹的超级整理术。作者由衷地希望苦恼于整理的朋友能参 考本书、多做尝试，在收纳整理中更加热爱生活。 B26110578H

编写: 朱思洁 (Melissa Choo)

கருட புராணம் எழுத்தாளர்: ஸ்ரீ. ககாவிந்தராஜன் பதிப்பாளர் / வெளியீட்டின் ெருடம்: வென்னை, ெரம், 2013

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அந்நியன் தினரப்படத்தில் தெறு வெய்த வில்லன்கனள நம் கதாநாயகன் விக்ரம் புதுனையாை ெழிகளில் வகான்றுவிடுகிறார். கும்பிபாகம், அந்தகூபம், அக்னிகுண்டம், கிருமி கபாஜைம் என்ற ககாரைாை தண்டனைகனள அளிக்கிறார். வில்லன்களின் ைரணங்கள் பயங்கரைாக இருந்தாலும், அெர்கள் புரிந்த குற்றங்களுக்கு இந்த தண்டனைகள் மிகவும் வபாருத்தைாக இருந்தை. கருட புராணத்தில் கைலும் எத்தனைகயா தண்டனைகள் இருக்கின்றை. எந்தந்த குற்றத்துக்கு என்வைன்ை தண்டனைகள் இருக்கின்றை, அனெ எந்த முனறகளில் ெழங்கப்படுகின்றை என்பனத இந்த புத்தகத்தில் நாம் பார்க்களாம். எளினையாை ெனகயில், சுொரஸ்யைாக எழுதியிருக்கிறார் எழுத்தாளர் ககாவிந்தராஜன். இந்த சுொரஸ்யைாை கருட புராணத்னதப் புரட்டிதான் பாருங்ககளன்! எந்த தெனறயும் யாரும் இனிகைல் வெய்யைாட்டீர்கள். (N.Nirmala)

வதாகுப்பாளர் - நா.நிர்ைலா (N.Nirmala)

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FROM NOW UNTIL 25 FEBRUARY 2018 LEVEL 10, GALLERY NATIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING FREE ADMISSION Step into the world of Malay stories – fantastical adventure tales of kings and heroes, founding myths of sultanates, and romantic poetry.

I Can Compose and Recite Syair!

3 February 2018, 9.30am – 11.00am Level 5, Imagination Room Facilitators: Dr Sa’eda Buang and Dr Kartini Anwar Participants must understand and be able to speak simple Malay. This workshop will be conducted in English and Malay Syair is a form of traditional Malay poetry that is made up of quatrains. Unlike another poetic form, pantun, each line of every stanza in syair contributes to the formation of a unified idea or story. Participants will be introduced to the functions and basic features of syair. They will also encounter various melodious forms of syair recitations based on the content and intent of the syair. Look forward to composing at least two verses of syair and reciting them!

Tales of the Wily Mousedeer 12 January – 25 February 2018 Level 3, Bedok Public Library

In Malay folklore, the wily mousedeer is the king of the forest. Stories of how the mousedeer outsmarts animals bigger than itself have entertained adults and children alike for centuries. The earliest manuscript containing the mousedeer story was written over 350 years ago! Learn more about the mousedeer in this travelling mini-exhibition. The National Library would like to thank Inch Chua for allowing her music video, Mousedeer, to be featured in the showcase.

What kinds of stories were popular in the early Malay world? And how was the manuscript tradition different from printed books? Join our guided tours to learn about these and more.

CURATOR’S TOUR

5 January 2018, 7.00pm – 8.00pm Meeting Point: Level 10, Gallery entrance Conducted in English. Free admission Register at www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

PUBLIC TOURS

^ Every Saturday* and Sunday , 1.00pm – 2.00pm * Except 17 Feb 2018 ^ Except 18 Feb 2018 Meeting Point: Level 10, Gallery entrance

Conducted in English. Led by docents Free admission, first-come first-served basis

For more information on our current and new programmes, please visit www.nlb.gov.sg/exhibitions/ Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Seats are limited, on a first-come first-served basis. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary All programmes will be held at the National Library Building (100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064).

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Personal Growth on the Parenting Journey

Alcohol – A Friend Turned Thief

12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Level 3, Programme Area, The LLiBrary

12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Level 3, Programme Area, The LLiBrary

How has being a parent changed you, and the way you live your life?

We often read and hear of people causing problems to themselves and others due to alcohol intoxication. Little is known about how alcohol, a social drink, creeps up and takes hold of people. Even less is known about how to help someone who succumbs to excessive drinking or the extreme of ‘alcoholism’. Through an engaging story, Ram shares his knowledge in this area. He focuses on four main points:

Join us as we make sense of our parenting journey together, and rediscover how we can honour our dreams in our role as parents. Be prepared to make new friends as we look back on our past selves to become the parents we want to be today.

• The Beginnings • The Progression • The Solo Fight

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Change Your Habits, Turn Your Life Around

Entrepreneurs@The LLiBrary: What Other Funeral Directors Don’t Tell You

12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Level 3, Programme Area, The LLiBrary

12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Level 3, Programme Area, The LLiBrary

Find out tips and pointers to realise a more fulfilling life, and achieve booming business.

Find out what goes on behind the scenes in the funeral industry!

Learn about: • What successful people do differently

• Identifying the habits and keys to make you successful • Tips to start your successful life now

Angjolie Mei has been in the funeral business for over 10 years and is Singapore’s only certified funeral celebrant. Let her share with you her experiences in this specialised industry, and tell you her story in setting up a funeral company in Singapore.

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Alt Screen: IN TRANSIT 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm Level 16, The Pod, National Library Building The “Alt Screen” series features Asian cinematic stories that offer critical perspectives and interpretations of global issues. In this second edition, “Alt Screen: IN TRANSIT” explores the mental, physical, and spiritual journeys taken by modern man, through stories that examine the notions of travel, transience and transition.

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ONGOING Law of the Land: Highlights of Singapore’s Constitutional Documents Ongoing 10.00 am – 7.00 pm (Sun–Thu & Public Holidays) 10.00 am – 10.00 pm (Fri, Sat & Eve of Public Holidays) Chief Justice’s Chamber and Office, National Gallery Singapore

National Librar y Presents:

EXHIBITIONS

“Law of the Land: Highlights of Singapore’s Constitutional Documents” explores the history and development of Singapore’s constitution from Singapore’s founding as a British settlement in 1819 to its emergence as a sovereign republic in 1965. The exhibition features rare constitutional documents from the collections of the National Archives of Singapore and the National Library, Singapore. The documents capture key moments in Singapore’s constitutional history and also throw light on milestones in our island-nation’s history. The exhibition is organised by the National Archives of Singapore and the National Library Board, and is held at the historic former Chief Justice’s Chamber and Office at the National Gallery Singapore. Join our curator-led Insights Tours and docent-led Highlights Tours. All tours are free and conducted in English.

Insights Tour 2nd & 4th Friday of the month (12 & 26 January), 6.30 pm – 7.15 pm Meeting Point: Level 1, Information Counter, Padang Atrium There are 20 places available on a first come, first served basis.

Highlights Tour 1st and 3rd Sat of the month (6 & 20 January), 2.00 pm – 2.45 pm Meeting Point: Basement 1, Tours Desk Registration opens 20 min before each tour There are 20 places available on a first come, first served basis. Visit www.nas.gov.sg/nas/Outreach/Exhibitions.aspx for more information.

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ONGOING Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies Ongoing 9.00 am – 5.30 pm (Mon–Sat) 12.00 pm – 5.30 pm (Sun) *Open on Public Holidays except for first day of Chinese New Year Former Ford Factory, 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588192

Daily Guided Tours

English Guided Tour (60 min) Meeting Point: Level 1, Information Counter There are 20 places available on a first come, first served basis. Mandarin Guided Tour (60 min) 6 January, 11.30 am – 12.30 pm 20 January, 3.00 pm – 4.00pm Meeting Point: Level 1, Information Counter

EXHIBITIONS

Join our walk in tours led by volunteer guides to learn more about war and its legacies, and discover the stories behind the rich collections on display.

National Librar y Presents:

“Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies” is a permanent World War Two exhibition presented by the National Archives of Singapore at the historic Former Ford Factory. This is the place where the British forces surrendered unconditionally to the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942. The exhibition presents the events and memories surrounding the British surrender, the Japanese Occupation of Singapore, and the legacies of the war. Through oral history accounts, archival records and published materials, the exhibition highlights the diverse experiences of the people in Singapore during this period in our history.

There are 20 places available on a first come, first served basis. Tours are not available on Public Holidays. Visit www.nas.gov.sg/formerfordfactory for the latest tour schedules.

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ONGOING From Books to Bytes: The Story of the National Library Ongoing Level 5, Promenade, National Library Building “From Books to Bytes: The Story of the National Library” tells the story of the National Library of Singapore as an integral part of Singapore’s cultural and social fabric. The exhibition traces the history of the National Library of Singapore from 1823 till present. Learn interesting snippets of the library’s rich history and how its function has evolved with the learning needs of the nation.

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The Donors Gallery Ongoing Level 10, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, National Library Building The Donors Gallery was set up to display a sample selection of items donated to the National Library with the hope of creating a sense of rootedness through the preservation of local heritage content and fulfilling the library’s function of being the national memory and repository of Singapore heritage materials in all formats. It is also hoped that more Singaporeans will be encouraged to donate their heritage collections to the National Library.

Singapore Literary Pioneers Ongoing Level 11, Promenade, National Library Building The gallery displays the books, letters, calligraphic works, manuscripts, photographs and portraits of Singapore’s literary pioneers. Some prominent writers have also donated their pens, typewriters and literary awards. In addition, visitors can appreciate audio and video recordings of the writers in two multimedia screens.

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LOCATIONS Central / downtown Region BIPL Bishan Public Library

5 Bishan Place, #01-01, Singapore 579841 CNPL library@chinatown

133 New Bridge Road, #04-12, Chinatown Point, Singapore 059413 CSPL Cheng San Public Library

90 Hougang Avenue 10, Hougang Mall, #03-11, Singapore 538766 CTPL Central Public Library

100 Victoria Street, #B1-01, Singapore 188064

50 Geylang East Avenue 1, Singapore 389777

1 Bukit Batok Central Link, West Mall #03-01, Singapore 658713

MPPL Marine Parade Public Library

BMPL Bukit Merah Public Library

278 Marine Parade Road, #01-02, Marine Parade, Community Building Singapore 449282

NL National Library

100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064 TPPL Toa Payoh Public Library

6 Toa Payoh Central, Singapore 319191

BPPL Bukit Panjang Public Library

1 Jelebu Road, Bukit Panjang Plaza, #04-04 & #04-16/17, Singapore 677743

1 Pasir Ris Central Street 3, White Sands, #04-01/06, Singapore 518457

CCKPL Choa Chu Kang Public Library

SKPL Sengkang Public Library

The LLiBrary Lifelong Learning Institute

23 Serangoon Central, #04-82/83, NEX (Level 4R) Singapore 556083

3779 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 159462

PRPL Pasir Ris Public Library

OCPL library@orchard

SRPL Serangoon Public Library

WESTERN Region BBPL Bukit Batok Public Library

GEPL Geylang East Public Library

8 Raffles Avenue, #03-01, Singapore 039802

277 Orchard Road #03-12 & #04-11, Orchard Gateway, Singapore 238858

Closed for renovations. Reopens in 2018.

11 Bedok North Street 1, #03-04, Heartbeat@Bedok, Singapore 469662

1 Sengkang Square, Compass One, #03-28 & #04-19, Singapore 545078

EPPL library@esplanade

YIPL Yishun Public Library

EASTERN Region BEPL Bedok Public Library

21 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4, #04-01/02, Lot One Shoppers’ Mall Singapore 689812 CMPL Clementi Public Library

11 Eunos Road 8, #03-02 (via Lobby B), Singapore 408601

3155 Commonwealth Avenue, West, #05-13/14/15, The Clementi Mall Singapore 129588

TRL Tampines Regional Library

JRL Jurong Regional Library

21 Jurong East Central 1, Singapore 609732

1 Tampines Walk, #02-01, Our Tampines Hub Singapore 529684

JWPL Jurong West Public Library

NORTHERN Region AMPL Ang Mo Kio Public Library

60 Jurong West Central 3, Singapore 648346

4300 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 Singapore 569842

QUPL Queenstown Public Library

53 Margaret Drive, Singapore 149297

SBPL Sembawang Public Library

30 Sembawang Drive, Sun Plaza #05-01, Singapore 757713 WRL Woodlands Regional Library

900 South Woodlands Drive Woodlands Civic Centre, #01-03, Singapore 730900 JANUARY 2018 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

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New Year Sea Sports, 1925 This is a photograph from E.A. Brown’s collection which shows several Malay passenger sampans lined up for a race at the New Year Sea Sports event on 1 January 1925. The annual regatta was held at the Singapore Harbour, off Collyer Quay. The Union Building can be seen in the background on the right. The Varuna can also be seen on the right, near the Union Building, being the Singapore Harbour Board service tug that served as the regatta’s Committee Boat. Visit eResources.nlb.gov.sg/pictures for more images of Singapore!

Credit: © From the E. A. Brown Collection. All rights reserved, Celia Mary Ferguson and National Library Board Singapore, 2018.

ISSN 1793-5431 (Print) ISSN 2010-0027 (Online)