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Dear Readers, It’s a new year, and new beginnings. Now’s a good time to put into action the saying “out with the old and in with the new”. De-clutter your wardrobe by turning your unwanted clothes into unique bags and jewellery. Find out how in Make Jewellery from T-shirt, Upcycling Your Clothes Talk (New Year New Clothes Special) and Upcycling Your T-shirt Workshop on pages 7 and 8. Get fit and fab this year with Quick 6 Strength Exercise, a low-intensity workout session ideally suited for seniors. Strengthen your body while taking part in a fun group exercise. Details on page 18. In these uncertain economic times, it doesn’t hurt to brush up on your financial literary skills. Learn more on effective investing with 2017 Macro Outlook with Fundamental Analysis, and pick up 5 Steps to Better Chart Reading before making trading decisions. Turn to page 17 for the details. And lastly, it’s never too early to start planning your next holiday. Let The Straits Times Travel Correspondent Lee Siew Hua introduce you to new sights in the askST@NLB Talk: Which Places Should Be on Your Travel Bucket List for 2017? (page 22). Happy New Year! Editor: Chen Shanshan

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[Art Fresco Comedy Series] Stand-up Comedy Performance 21 January 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm Programme Zone, Woodlands Regional Library

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If you’ve always wanted to have an exhilarating belly laugh at the library, here’s your chance. Let homegrown comics Jacky Ng, Samuel See, Joanna Sio and Jinx Yeo VAT Open Stage:bone for side-splitting Little Orchestra of Horror tickle your funny Jaime No Wong results. registration required.26 Oct, 6.45 pm – 8 pm, 11 Oct, 4.30 pm – 5.15 pm, VAT, Jurong Regional Library

Auditorium, Woodlands Regional Library

Join singer-songwriter, Jaime Wong, recipient of the Noise Singapore Award for Music in 2012, who writes about life, death and love (or the lack of it). No registration required.

Join us for an evening of thrills Presents . . . Taiko and chills as Tze n22 Looking January Glass Orchestra brings you–this 1.00 pm 2.00 pm performance featuring new Auditorium, scares and old thrills of music Regional Library Woodlands and sound effects. No registration required. Get in rhythm with the Japanese traditional

The Local Indie Artiste – A curious phenomenon in the Mandarin music market

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19 Oct, 2 pm – 3 pm, Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library

Local singer-songwriters Aaron Lim and Derrick Tham will share about the Mandarin music industry and their journey through it. Fans are also in for a treat as they will be singing live. The talk and songs will be in both English and Mandarin.

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percussive art of Taiko or Daiko. Learn about its history and basic forms with a ABOUT COMMUNITY hands-on chance to strike up a beat. ARTS & CULTURENo NODES registration required. From May 2014, National Arts Council and National Library Board will co-organise a wide range of engaging arts programmes at our three regional libraries for people to come together to participate and enjoy the arts in their neighbourhood.

REGISTRATION DETAILS All programmes are free with required registration, and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at the library e-kiosks, or through our website www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

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[JRL Live!] Percussive Storm 15 January 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Level 1, Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library

Be stirred by the energetic harmonies of Chinese wind and percussion instruments and experience the melodies from the 笛子 (dizi), 笙 (sheng), 唢呐 (suo na), 花盆鼓 (hua peng gu), 排鼓 (pai gu) and 锣 (luo) as they come together to animate your afternoon at the library! No registration required.

ABOUT COMMUNITY ARTS & CULTURE NODES From May 2014, National Arts Council and National Library Board will co-organise a wide range of engaging arts programmes at our three regional libraries for people to come together to participate and enjoy the arts in their neighbourhood.

[JRL Live!] VAT Open Stage (Clouds & Shadows) 21 January 4.30 pm – 5.00 pm Level 4, VAT Open Stage, Jurong Regional Library

A self-taught guitarist, Andy found an avenue to confide his musings on life, love and loss through songwriting. Singing under the stage name “Clouds & Shadows”, He adopts a stripped down approach, deliberately leaving space in his music for contemplation. No registration required.

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Arts Listing PERFORMING ARTS Xinyao Re-Interpreted

7 January 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Programme Zone, Jurong West Public Library 22 January 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Programme Zone, Woodlands Regional Library Revel in musical nostalgia as performers and instructors from InTune Music Academy present and sing classic Xinyao songs, along with numbers that were inspired by the movement. Join us as we walk down memory lane and rediscover one of Singapore’s first sensational sonic subcultures. For all ages and conducted in a mixture of Mandarin and English.

Making a Scene Scriptwriting Workshop

Acapella Production and Performance 8 January 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Merpati Hall, Geylang East Public Library

Learn more about the world’s first musical instrument, the human voice. Gain insights into how acapella music is recorded and produced in this introductory session. Try your hand at taping an acapella piece and enjoy a live rendition by an acapella group. Suitable for all ages.

Chinese Dance 101 12 January 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, library@chinatown

Step into the world of Chinese dance and pick up simple choreography. Watch how it’s done in a day of the life of a professional. For ages 13 and above. Conducted in Mandarin.

8 January 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library Join industry professionals from Screenwriters Association (Singapore) for an appreciation of story creatioand scriptwriting. For aspiring writers aged 21 years and above. “Making a Scene” scriptwriting workshop is a Story Lab programme by Info Communications Media Development Authority and supported by National Library Board.

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Folktales Alive: The Magical Lotus Lantern《宝莲灯》 21 January 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Woodlands Regional Library

Watch the tale of forbidden love, special powers and untold courage interpreted in Chinese dance. Chen Xiang embarks on a perilous journey to free his mother, San Sheng Mu, from under Mount Hua. Imprisoned there by her elder brother, Er Lang Shen, she is a virtuous goddess punished for falling in love with a mere mortal. No registration required.

VISUAL ARTS

Capture what you see with true-to-life detail. Acquire the skills of this timeless genre and understand the relationship between light, shadow and form. Learn to observe as an artist and use colour for the mood you want. For ages 12 and above.

Digital Painting on a Tablet

Make Jewellery from T-shirt 7 January 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Jurong West Public Library 22 January 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Pasir Ris Public Library Remake an old tee into a necklace that’s totally you. Learn the steps to fashioning this one-of-a-kind accessory that you can wear home.

12 January (For seniors) 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Activity Room, Cheng San Public Library

14 January (For youths/adults) 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Ang Mo Kio Public Library Paint virtual artworks in the style of traditional mediums. Learn the basics of using software on a handheld tablet to mimic various textures and brushstrokes. Tablets provided.

Required: Used T-shirt. For youths and adults.

Basic Paper Sculpture 14 January 10.00 am – 12.00 pm Programme Zone, Bishan Public Library

Still Life Acrylic Painting for Beginners 8 January 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, Bedok Public Library

Learn the intricate art of papercrafting and create your very own star ornament. Pick up essential tips on cutting and scoring for putting together your dream projects.

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Arts Listing Upcycling Your Clothes Talk (New Year New Clothes Special) 14 January 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm PIXEL Labs@NLB, Jurong Regional Library

15 January 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Swordfish Room, Bukit Merah Public Library Extend the shelf life of old clothes when you upcycle well-worn pieces into fresh takes. Create a wearable piece or something totally new. Discover what’s behind upcycling; why it is important and how you can get started.

Pinhole Photography

For youths and adults.

No apps needed for making this age-old camera. Turn a small box into a pinhole camera, the forerunner to modern photography.

Upcycling Your T-shirt Workshop 14 January 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm PIXEL Labs@NLB, Jurong Regional Library

Transform that forgotten tee into an original bag and have fun with the process of bringing new life to old items. Learn skills on upcycling and reduce waste. Required: Used T-shirt. For youths and adults.

21 January 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, Ang Mo Kio Public Library

Required: Light-tight box or handphone box with removable lid. For ages 12 and above.

More exciting art programmes can also be found on our website or received via our mailing list. To subscribe, please email [email protected] with the subject “Add me to EDM”. Art Programmes are brought to you by:

REGISTRATION DETAILS All programmes are free with required registration, and are open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at any library e-kiosk, or through our website www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary To cancel a registration or request to be placed on the waiting list for a fully registered programme, please email [email protected] with [programme title – library & date] as the subject. 08

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The SG Author Series celebrates local literature by showcasing Singapore authors who have contributed to the development of Singapore’s literary landscape. Each month, you will not only discover interesting titbits but get an opportunity to meet the featured author.

January 2017

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SAT 李宁强《心田无疆》 摄影散文集新书发布会 1月7日（星期六） 下午2时至4时 国家图书馆16楼观景阁 李宁强的第三本摄影文集《心田无疆》 摄影散文集出炉了。入场免费，欢迎大 家踊跃出席交流！

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Ji-Gong, Bukit Ho Swee, Heart Beat, 名额有限，请有兴趣的公众上网报名。 Mars Vs Venus, Portrait of Home, and http://www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary/ Lee Leng Kiong, a local author cum Like Father, Like Daughter. photographer, was born in 1953. He left MediaCorp in 2008 and started He graduated from the then Nanyang University in 1979 with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree. He was the content creator and editor of MINDEF's "Pioneer Magazine", a publication for internal circulation among the NSmen.

to pursue his passion in photography and literary writing. He captures many photos and rejuvenates each of the selected ones for posting by combining it with creative writing.

He has since shared about his creative He started his 30-year career with the work at various reading clubs, then Radio & Television of Singapore photography clubs, schools, and (now MediaCorp) in 1980. After MediaCorp Radio Capital 95.8 FM. working as the Chinese news editor Currently, he is a member of the cum producer, he moved on to develop Singapore Association of Writers, May the current affairs programme Poetry Society, Society of Literature "Focus 30". Writing, MacPherson CC Photography In 1986, he changed his path to be the producer, and later the senior executive producer in the Chinese Drama Division. He has since directed and produced close to 800 episodes of Chinese drama serials on Channel 8, including several award-winning serials like Holland Village, The Legends of

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Writing Workshops 7 & 14 November

Cut to the core with poetic presentation and dramatic license. Craft sensational expressions that reach the heart of the matter.

Scriptwriting for Plays Part I

Scriptwriting for Plays Part II

Show, not tell and churn out powerful lines. Identify genre marked by style, form or content, and get an overview of stirring universal themes. Learn scriptwriting terms and find out what’s essential from dialogue to action, costumes to props and positions. May the plot thicken. Games, examples and materials included.

Show off your creative vision. Expand your skill set with writing tips on scenes and scenic cues, character cues and clues, dialogue rules, and SFX. Compare stage and film to distil the stellar elements for a resounding performance.

7 Jan (Sat) 9.00am-12.00pm Level 1, Visitors’ Briefing Room, National Library Building

7 Jan (Sat) 1.30pm-4.30pm Level 1, Visitors’ Briefing Room, National Library Building

Poetry Writing

14 Jan (Sat) 9.00am-12.00pm Level 5, Imagination Room, National Library Building We’ll spend our time examining rhyme, And ask what is the crime—if we have time. We’ll brainstorm form to seek the norm, Whilst reading poems that will inform. I’ll run through fifty types of verse And we’ll decide which is the worst But better still we’ll write our own: I’ll make sure I chaperone. We’ll learn of diamonds, haiku, sonnet,

And workshop what you’ve written on it. We’ll look at poetry and prose And helpful thoughts I’ll interpose. So come prepared to have some fun, I promise we’ll not overrun Much. Top this and others for a prize by popular vote.

About the trainer Lansell Taudevin is the author of over 40 books and numerous commissioned articles. He writes for magazines and websites including Singapore’s Bibliophile. Included in his oeuvre are several volumes of children’s stories and he has just penned a six-volume series for Scholastic Asia. Since 1963, he has led seminars and training programmes covering creative writing, lateral thinking, leadership, management, business writing skills and communication. He has a degree in Psychology and Education from the University of Queensland; and also has qualifications in Literature, Music and Theological Studies.

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Storytelling Club

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2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Activity Room, Choa Chu Kang Public Library

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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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2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Serangoon Public Library

壹度书会是一个以爱好读书年轻人为主体 的交流平台，通过阅读、讨论和分享实现 大家思维的碰撞和情感的共振 Find out more at www.facebook.com/yidushuhui. For adults only.

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Love stories? Want to learn how to tell them in creative ways with your loved ones? Then come join us for our next Storytelling Club session; a safe space for everyone to share stories, learn and work on storytelling techniques and practise with one another. You can prepare a story before the session or you can work in a group to get one ready.

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Thangameen Readers Club 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh 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 truly 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. All are welcome.

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Malay Book Trailer Workshop Series (“Siri Bengkel Video Cereka”) 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library Sebelum menghadiri bengkel 4 sesi ini, para peserta perlu mempersiapkan diri dengan memilih dan membaca 1 buku cerita Bahasa Melayu di bawah kategori ‘Remaja’ atau ‘Dewasa’ yang boleh didapatkan dari manamana perpustakaan awam. Para peserta akan bekerja sebagai kumpulan seramai 3-5 orang. Justeru, para peserta digalakkan untuk membentuk kumpulan mereka dahulu sebelum mendaftar. Sesi ini adalah yang pertama dalam 4 sesi. Sepanjang bengkel ini, para peserta akan mempelajari pelbagai kemahiran dalam menghasilkan sebuah video cereka seperti membuat papan cerita, merakam video dan menyunting video. Para peserta harus menghadiri keempat-empat sesi bengkel ini pada 10 Jan ’17, 17 Jan ’17, 7 Feb ’17 dan 14 Feb ’17. Sila daftarkan diri untuk kesemua sesi ini. Kick off this 4-session workshop series with an introduction to storyboarding, shooting and editing. Turn an absorbing plot into a smashing trailer. Required: Read Young Adult / Adult Malay fiction title available in NLB libraries prior. Recommended: Form groups of 3-5 people. Participation and registration is required for all 4 sessions (10 & 17 Jan, 7 & 14 Feb).

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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 centered around fiction books, so join us for a stimulating afternoon of lively conversation.

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FUNdaMENTALs Reading Club 10.00 am – 12.00 pm Amazon Room, Woodlands Regional Library A reading club formed to encourage the confident use of English amongst adults in a comfortable environment. And what better way to polish your language, than through a poignant book. Come join us to hone your English proficiency, discuss your views and bond over a book. Make some friends along the way and always go home feeling accomplished. For adults only.

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary. JANUARY 2017 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

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碧山乐龄读书会

Malay in Minutes

Chinese Seniors Reading Club

6.30 pm – 7.30 pm Activity Room, Geylang East Public Library

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！

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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.

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The Story Line 7.00 pm – 8.45 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library Come join The Story Line, a monthly meeting for amateur storytellers to come together and develop their skills by sharing and listening to stories. Facilitated by award-winning storyteller Roger Jenkins, the sessions aim to foster the skills of its regular members and find opportunities for them to perform. More information is available at Roger Jenkins’ website: www.rogerjenkins.com.sg/storyline.html. To register, please email [email protected]. * Please note that this is not a ‘regular’ storytelling session for those who prefer to simply sit and listen.

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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 part of learning tools. FRI

3.30 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, Bishan Public Library

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Heartlands Book Club discusses “Fashion Most Wanted” by ST Press 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Activity Room, Bukit Batok Public Library Meet veteran editors and writers Tom Rao, John de Souza and Cat Ong who will discuss their book Fashion Most Wanted which contains industry titbits of Singapore’s style scene. About the authors: John covered fashion and lifestyle news at The Straits Times in the 1980s and was later Her World’s fashion and beauty editor. In 2005, he joined MediaCorp Publishing as group editor of various lifestyle and fashion titles. Cat was a fashion correspondent with The Straits Times and The Sunday Times. After 2000, she was a Bangkok-based Asian producer-presenter for the American Videofashion network and marketed the Singapore Fashion Festival from 2005 to 2007. Following this, she became Elle Singapore’s fashion director and helped launch the Singapore fashion trade fair Blueprint. Tom was associate fashion editor at Her World in the 1980s and editor-in-chief of the Singapore and Malaysia editions of Marie Claire in the 1990s. He has been teaching Fashion Communication at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts’ Department of Fashion Studies since 2006.

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The Next Chapter Reading Club

Pseudo Book Club

11.30 am – 1.00 pm Tomato Room (Meeting Room), Ang Mo Kio Public Library

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

We discuss books with themes that are of particular interest to seniors. These include relationships, retirement, financial issues, health and exercise as well as hobbies, recreation and travelling. If you are interested in these topics; read and speak English, we welcome you to join The Next Chapter.

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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This month we have Dr Olivier Cexus, an A*STAR scientist studying ageing and immunology to share tips on how seniors can remain active to boost their health.

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Malay Creative Writing Workshop 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Merpati Hall, Geylang East Public Library Dalam bengkel ini, penulis tempatan Rasiah Halil akan berkongsi dengan para peserta pengalaman beliau dalam dunia penulisan. Beliau akan membimbing para peserta bengkel dalam menghasilkan cerpen yang bermutu. Masuk adalah percuma. Singapore writer Rasiah Halil touches on the joy of putting pen to paper and teaches how to craft a short story from one’s imagination.

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清史网读书会

The Big Read Meet

5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Programme Zone, Ang Mo Kio Public Library

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

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。

Join Straits Times Senior Writer Cheong Suk Wai every last Wednesday of the month in a session of The Big Read Meet. She will lead a discussion based on books reviewed for her column Big Read published in The Straits Times.

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.

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For more information on the book discussed for the month, please visit the Read! Singapore website at www.nlb.gov.sg/readsingapore This event is organised by The Straits Times and supported by Read! Singapore. If registration is full, please email [email protected] to be placed on the waiting list.

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2017 Macro Outlook with Fundamental Analysis

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5 Steps to Better Chart Reading 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library

11.30 am – 12.30 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library Invest better and achieve your financial goals for the year. Obtain a head start in effective investment and trading with 2017 Macro Outlook case studies. Learn about Fundamental Analysis, which offers an understanding of how the health of a company’s business operations and its future growth prospects affect its stock price.

Say goodbye to confusion and frustration with the overload of technical indicators and candlestick patterns in chart reading before trading. Learn a profitable approach with technical trader Gerald Yeo of ChartNexus, which specialises in financial software. Get equipped with 5 key steps to yield consistent results you can improve and repeat.

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Quick 6 Strength Exercise 3.00 pm – 4.00pm Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library Learn fast and simple steps for building fitness with Quick 6 by the Health Promotion Board (HPB). Use a resistance band to strengthen the muscles and bones of your shoulders, arms, chest, back, hips and legs. The low intensity of this set of 6 exercises makes it suitable and beneficial for seniors. Led by HPB’s volunteer Health Ambassadors, this is a 1-hour session conducted in English and Mandarin. Please come in comfortable sports attire.

六招速成力量活动是一组六个步骤的运 动。它采用拉力带来强健我们的胸肌，腿 部和髋部，上背肌，肩膀与手臂的肌肉和骨 头，这项低强度运动不需费很大的力气， 所以适合年长人士参与。这活动长达一小 时，是由保健促进局的义工们，保健大使， 带领的。活动将以中、英语进行。请穿 运动服前来参加。

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情绪与五脏和中老年膝盖关节痛与便 秘的防治 Healthy Living with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) 2.00 pm – 5.30 pm Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library

通过这讲座，您可更了解自己并巧妙地解 决与防治情绪管理不当所带来的疾病。同 时, 您也可学习膝骨关节炎的正确生活方 式和几招养腿注意事项和保健法。最后， 您可探究便秘产生的主要原因和了解防治 它的10条措施。 SAGE Counselling Centre乐龄辅导中心是一

个非宗教，非盈利的慈善机构, 主要在于 促进乐龄人士的身心灵保健。 Find out how TCM can help with common ailments among the elderly such as knee arthritis and constipation. Learn about the ways music can uplift our mood and in turn keep our organs healthy. This public education programme on healthcare and TCM is brought to you by SAGE Counselling Centre, a non-religious and non-profit organisation promoting the total well-being of seniors and their caregivers. Conducted in Mandarin. All are welcome.

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Building a Dementia Friendly Community 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Programme Zone, Bedok Public Library Learn about the wide-ranging effects of dementia on patients and their families. Hear about various aspects of dementia, how to recognise symptoms and what you can do to help those with dementia.

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This talk is brought to you by Forget Us Not, an independent initiative organised by Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Lien Foundation. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the increasing number of people with dementia and their daily struggles, and the importance of building a dementia friendly community to support them.

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How We Do Not Need to Depend on Spectacles, Naturally! 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Radin Mas Hall, Bukit Merah Public Library Ever wondered how to improve your eyesight naturally? Natural Vision Improvement (NVI) techniques may help address growing visionrelated 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. About the speaker: Mr Loy Chye Bin is a Certified Professional Natural Eyesight Improvement teacher from Make it Happen Pte Ltd.

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[Garden Talk] Recycling Art with PET Bottles for Propagation 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library Community in Bloom Ambassador Iris Ho demonstrates the finer points of using PET bottles for beautifying and multiplying your green collection. This garden leader of Ang Mo Kio-Hougang Zone 1 Residents’ Committee takes great pride and joy in tending to 无我园, which translates to “Selfless Garden”.

Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary. JANUARY 2017 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

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[乐龄康乐活动]折纸花 9.00 am – 11.30 am Programme Zone, Bedok Public Library

想要体验集体活动的乐趣，结交新朋友并 与图书馆员一起探索新知识吗？诚邀大家 一起来做运动、玩游戏和做手工！

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PIXEL Labs Equipment Briefing (3D Printer) 6 January, 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm 21 January, 12.00 pm – 1.30 pm PIXEL Labs@NLB, Jurong Regional Library This briefing is compulsory to attend if you would like to reserve and use the 3D printer in PIXEL Labs@NLB. This session will guide you on how to operate the 3D printer and other safety aspects of using the equipment in PIXEL Labs@NLB. Upon completion, you can reserve to use the 3D printer, subject to availability and prevailing policies. This briefing does not cover the basics of 3D design and modelling. Participants must be at least 13 years and above.

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Ehwal Semasa bersama Wartawan @ Perpustakaan 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Activity Room, Choa Chu Kang Public Library Pelbagai isu semasa sering muncul dan menuntut kita untuk dibincangkan dan mencari huraian bersama. Sertai kami dalam sesi bicara bersama wartawan Berita Harian tentang topik semasa terpilih. Anda pasti terangsang untuk mendengar pandangan dari sudut dunia kewartawanan dan berkongsi pendapat dengan khalayak peserta tentang topik tersebut.

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Creative Crew Talks 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library Be inspired and learn from industry experts who will be sharing their unique experiences on topics such as photography, print design, video, web and much more. Find out the latest trends as well as useful tips and tricks. Creative Crew Talks are held on every 2nd Tuesday of the month. For updates on talk venues, check out the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CreativeCrewSG

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IT Talk: Digital Photo Management

7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Programme Zone, Bishan Public Library

3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Swordfish Room, Bukit Merah Public Library

Come join the Artists’ Trading Cards Club and create your own little piece of art! Let your creative juices flow and pick up valuable tips. Trade your miniature works of art with other art enthusiasts at the end of the session.

Take good quality shots based on the principles of picture composition and learn about aperture, shutter speed and focusing for different distances. Bring your e-devices for easy hands-on learning.

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

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Lim Kopi, Let’s Talk

Join the Community in Bloom project at the Queenstown Library garden! We welcome anyone who is interested in simple planting and caring for our garden, as well as taking part in gardening activities facilitated by library staff. We meet every alternate Saturday, 11.30 am – 12.30 pm. Help us to create a garden sanctuary for all at Queenstown Public Library!

11.00 am – 12.00 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library Take part in this interest group for seniors to discuss about the current happenings in Singapore. You may also pick up useful health tips, share an interesting recipe and more over a cup of morning coffee or tea. Target Audience: Seniors

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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 fortnightly series is built on the belief that teaching and learning can happen without a teacher.

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For more information on this session, please visit www.meetup.com/sgtravelmeet

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唐城DIY Club 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！

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askST@NLB Talk: Which Places Should Be on Your Travel Bucket List for 2017? 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Imagine, library@orchard Join Lee Siew Hua, Travel Correspondent from The Straits Times, as she introduces best-kept secret destinations to feed your wanderlust. askST is a new reader engagement platform launched by The Straits Times that answers readers’ questions on everyday topics ranging from food and finance to lifestyle and current affairs. Meet The Straits Times’ correspondents in these askST monthly talks and learn from the featured subjects. Sessions are held on the last Friday of each month at library@orchard.

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Origami Workshop 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Activity Room, Bishan Public Library Make your very own origami model in just 10 minutes anytime during this one-hour session. All ages welcome!

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Sunday Origami

故事迷

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

3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Ang Mo Kio 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!

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。

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.

适合50岁及以上人士参与。

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4.00 pm – 6.00 pm Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library

Inspired by true events, a moving drama exploring the passion and heartbreak of the women who risked everything in their fight for equality in early 20th century Britain. The story centres on Maud, a working wife and mother whose life is forever changed when she is secretly recruited to join the UK’s growing suffragette movement. Galvanised by the outlaw fugitive Emmeline Pankhurst, Maud becomes an activist for the cause alongside women from all walks of life.

A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. What will become of him?

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6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Open Stage, library@esplanade

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4.00 pm – 6.00 pm Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library Horrid Henry uses his magnetic yo-yo to steal cookies from Moody Margaret’s Secret Club. Before he can eat them, his mother tells him to do his homework. Find out if he gets to eat the cookies finally!

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

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Raising Readers For Life

Start Early

Did you know that babies can be library members too? Reading is a fundamental life skill for children that plays a significant part in their development of literacy skills. Now you can register your baby as a library member for lifelong learning at our public libraries and receive an early literacy gift pack for free! Just bring along your child’s birth certificate and one parent’s NRIC to our libraries (excluding library@orchard, library@esplanade, library@chinatown, Bukit Panjang Public Library and Sengkang Public Library) where our staff will assist you in registration. Proceed to borrow 6 books and collect your gift pack, it’s that easy!

What is in the gift pack? • 3 board books • Reading is Fun! booklet • A Guide for Reading with Little Ones DVD • Rhymes and Fingerplays for Little Ones • Height Chart

My First Height Chart

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Between 24-3 6 months Your baby: • Likes to learn the different meanings of each new word and frequently asks, “Why? ” • Uses the words “please” and “thank you” when prompted • Uses complex words such as “under” and “above” • Enjoys playing reading games and is able to sort objects by shape and size • Talks in longer sentences and enjoys funny sounds and rhymes

Parents can: • Make up tongue twisters to play with the sounds of language • Extend the book experience by asking open-ended questions • Introduce a variety of books that describe familiar activities such as going to the playground, eating meals and playing with toys

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Books to enjoy together:

110 Biscuit Visits the Petting Zoo Alyssa Satin Capucilli JP CAP – [BA]

We’re going on a Bear hunt Michael Rosen JP ROS – [BA]

Do You KnoW Which ones Will groW? Susan A. Shea JP SHE

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Between 12-24 months Your baby: • May know some parts of his body and names of familiar people • Enjoys scribbling and drawing circles • Enjoys making animal noises and mimicking funny expressions • Enjoys pretend play • May have some awareness of concepts such as time and weight

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Parents can: • Read aloud alphabet and concept books • Provide art materials for scribbling and drawing • Introduce participative books such as ‘lift-the-flap’, ‘pop-up’ and ‘touch-and-feel’

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is it Big or is it little? Claudia Rueda JP RUE

touch anD trace Farm Jonathan Litton JP 372.63 LIT – [BA]

QuacK liKe a DucK! Harriet Ziefert & Simms Taback JP ZIE – [BA]

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• Loves to play with things that make noise • Babbles and mimics sounds • May repeat sounds such as “na na na” or “ba ba ba” • May say first words such as “mama” or “dada” • Enjoys stories and pictures, and may link sounds to pictures

Parents can:

PUBLIC LIBRARIES SINGAPORE www.nlb.gov.sg ENQUIRIES Tel: +65 6332 3255 Email: [email protected] NATIONAL LIBRARY BOARD 100 Victoria Street, #14-01 National Library Building, Singapore 188064

A Guide for Reading Sponsored by:

• Read and talk to your baby • Play games such as ‘Peekaboo, I see you!’ • Introduce books that have rhyme, rhythm and repetition

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What Does BaBY loVe? Karen Katz JP KAT – [BA]

one mole Digging a hole Julia Donaldson JP 513.2 DON – [BA]

PlaYtime rhYmes Tony Ross JP 398.8 ROS – [BA]

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Your baby: • Smiles, gurgles or moves his mouth • Grasps an object for a very short time • Makes cooing and squealing sounds • Likes studying faces and objects, and looking at pictures in a book • Responds when he hears his name

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Parents can: • Play music and sing nursery rhymes • Talk and play with your child • Introduce cloth, plastic or board books with bright colours and simple illustrations

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60 FunnY Faces Dawn Sirett JP 153.6 SIR – [BA]

heY, DiDDle, DiDDle anD other FaVorite nurserY rhYmes Hannah Wood JP 398.8 HEY – [BA]

BaBY Bright Samantha Meredith JP 428.1 BAB – [BA]

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Reference: Raucher, H. S. (2015). Your babycare bible (3rd ed.). London: Hamlyn. Call no. 649.122 YOU – [FAM]

Membership fees apply for non-Singaporeans; please refer to www.nlb.gov.sg for more details. This programme is for babies born in 2016 onwards. Sponsored by:

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Program mes to look out for in

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Suffragette (PG13) 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Open Stage, library@esplanade THU

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Malay Book Trailer Workshop Series (“Siri Bengkel Video Cereka”) 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library

12 & 13 January 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, Bedok Public Library

iKnow iPads & Internet (3-session course) 17 – 19 January 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, Bedok Public Library

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Creative Crew Talks 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library

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Anatomy of a Free Mind: Tan Swie Hian’s Notebooks and Creations 22 November 2016 – 19 March 2017 Level 10, Gallery, National Library Building Curator’s Tour 6 January, 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm (Mandarin) 7 January, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm (English)

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Compassion: Tan Swie Hian’s Literary Creations 30 December 2016 – 28 February 2017 Basement 1, Central Public Library [Script & Stage] Roving Exhibition Theatre Tales! 20 December 2016 – 13 February 2017 Woodlands Regional Library

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Chinese Dance 101 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, library@chinatown

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

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Making a Scene Scriptwriting Workshop 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library

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Acapella Production and Performance 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Merpati Hall, Geylang East Public Library Still Life Acrylic Painting for Beginners 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, Bedok Public Library

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The Big Read Meet 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Multi-Purpose Room, Central Public Library THU

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[乐龄康乐活动]折纸花 9.00 am – 11.30 am Programme Zone, Bedok Public Library

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

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

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

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

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From Books to Bytes: The Story of the National Library Level 5, Promenade, National Library Building The Donors Gallery Level 10, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, National Library Building

OTHER HAPPENINGS

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

HERITAGE

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The Story Line 7.00 pm – 8.45 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library SAT

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2017 Macro Outlook with Fundamental Analysis 11.30 am – 12.30 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library

Building a Dementia Friendly Community 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Programme Zone, Bedok Public Library THU

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

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Happiness within Your Reach 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Level 3, Programme Area, The LLiBrary ARTS

Ongoing

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

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askST@NLB Talk: Which Places Should Be on Your Travel Bucket List for 2017? 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Imagine, library@orchard

Digital Painting on a Tablet (For seniors) 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Activity Room, Cheng San Public Library

iKnow 基本电脑与网络(共三堂课) 17 – 19 January 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Silver Infocomm Junction, Woodlands Regional Library

Singapore Literary Pioneers Level 11, Promenade, National Library Building

唐城 DIY Club 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Programme Zone, library@chinatown

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iKnow Computers & Internet (3-session course) 10 – 12 January 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Silver Infocomm Junction, Woodlands Regional Library

Exhibitions

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

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苹果iPad平板电脑与网络社交（共两堂课）

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

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

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

For Seniors

Basic Paper Sculpture 10.00 am – 12.00 pm Programme Zone, Bishan Public Library

壹度书会 (Yidu Reading Club) 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Serangoon Public Library SUN

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Artists’ Trading Cards Club 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Programme Zone, Bishan Public Library

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

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The 5 Pillars of Retirement & Estate Planning 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Level 3, Programme Area, The LLiBrary

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Malay Creative Writing Workshop 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Merpati Hall, Geylang East Public Library SUN

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Make Jewellery from T-shirt 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Pasir Ris Public Library

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

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5 Keys to Accelerating Your Career Growth in 2017 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Level 3, Programme Area, The LLiBrary

western Region THU

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Storytelling Club 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Activity Room, Choa Chu Kang Public Library

Quick 6 Strength Exercise 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library FRI

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PIXEL Labs Equipment Briefing (3D Printer) 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm PIXEL Labs@NLB, Jurong Regional Library SAT

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Xinyao Re-Interpreted 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Programme Zone, Jurong West Public Library

For Parents

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5 Steps to Better Chart Reading 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library

[Garden Talk] Recycling Art with PET Bottles for Propagation 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library

Community in Bloom 11.30 am – 12.30 pm Garden Area, Queenstown Public Library IT Talk: Digital Photo Management 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Swordfish Room, Bukit Merah Public Library SUN

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[JRL Live!] VAT Open Stage (Clouds & Shadows) 4.30 pm – 5.00 pm Level 4, VAT Open Stage, Jurong Regional Library

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

PIXEL Labs Equipment Briefing (3D Printer) 12.00 pm – 1.30 pm PIXEL Labs@NLB, Jurong Regional Library Horrid Henry (G) 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library

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Avatar (PG) 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library FRI

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Upcycling Your Clothes Talk (New Year New Clothes Special) 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm PIXEL Labs@NLB, Jurong Regional Library Still Life Acrylic Painting for Beginners 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Swordfish Room, Bukit Merah Public Library

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8 January 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Programme Zone, Jurong West Public Library 15 January 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Programme Zone, Woodlands Regional Library Chinese Reading Club 14 January 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Activity Room, Choa Chu Kang Public Library

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9 January 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm Activity Room, Bishan Public Library 10 January 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Programme Room, Sembawang Public Library 11 January 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Activity Room, Choa Chu Kang Public Library 12 January 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Activity Room, Ang Mo Kio Public Library

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Heartlands Book Club discusses “Fashion Most Wanted” by ST Press 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Activity Room, Bukit Batok Public Library

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Digital Painting on a Tablet (For youths/adults) 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Ang Mo Kio Public Library SAT

How We Do Not Need to Depend on Spectacles, Naturally! 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Radin Mas Hall, Bukit Merah Public Library

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Pinhole Photography 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, Ang Mo Kio Public Library Folktales Alive: The Magical Lotus Lantern《宝莲灯》 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Woodlands Regional Library [Art Fresco Comedy Series] Stand-up Comedy Performance 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm Programme Zone, Woodlands Regional Library

BUSINESS

WELLNESS

17 January 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library 24 January 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library 25 January 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Activities Room, Bukit Batok Public Library 31 January 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Everest Room, Woodlands Regional Library

17 January 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Programme Zone, Pasir Ris Public Library

FUNdaMENTALs Reading Club 10.00 am – 12.00 pm Amazon Room, Woodlands Regional Library

Upcycling Your T-shirt Workshop 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm PIXEL Labs@NLB, Jurong Regional Library

ARTS

南大中文学会戏剧巡回演出 Dramatisation by NTU Chinese Society 7 January 11.00 am – 12.30 pm Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library

5 January 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Children’s Playhouse, Tampines Regional Library

17 January 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Storytelling Corner, Bukit Merah Public Library

northern Region

Quick 6 Strength Exercise 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library

情绪与五脏和中老年膝盖关节 痛与便秘的防治 Healthy Living with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) 2.00 pm – 5.30 pm Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library SAT

[JRL Live!] Percussive Storm 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Level 1, Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library THU

Story Time with Aunties 3, 10, 17 & 24 January 7.00 pm – 7.30 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library

Jiggle, Read & Rhyme

Expert Series Workshops: Brain Development Matters: Raising Smart, Confident and Happy Children 21 January 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library

Make Jewellery from T-shirt 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Upcycling Your Clothes Programme Zone, Talk (New Year New Jurong West Public Library Clothes Special) 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Swordfish Room, Bukit Merah Public Library Ehwal Semasa bersama Wartawan @ Perpustakaan 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Activity Room, Choa Chu Kang Public Library

Little Library / Tots’ Cove 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 January 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library

OTHER HAPPENINGS

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

HERITAGE

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The Next Chapter Reading Club 11.30 am – 1.00 pm Tomato Room (Meeting Room), Ang Mo Kio Public Library 清史网读书会 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Programme Zone, Ang Mo Kio Public Library SUN

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Xinyao Re-Interpreted 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Programme Zone, Woodlands Regional Library THU

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

SILVER INFOCOMM JUNCTION @ THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES Computer Courses for Seniors January 2017 一月份电脑班课程表 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。

WOODLANDS REGIONAL LIBRARY iKnow Computers & Internet (3-session course) Part 1 of 3: 10 Jan (Tue), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Part 2 of 3: 11 Jan (Wed), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Part 3 of 3: 12 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: 17/01/17（星期二）, 下午2点至5点 第二堂课: 18/01/17（星期三）, 下午2点至5点 第三堂课: 19/01/17（星期四）, 下午2点至5点 收费: $6

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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！

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

Tablet Courses for Seniors January 2017 一月份iPad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。

BEDOK PUBLIC LIBRARY 苹果iPad平板电脑与网络社交 （共两堂课） 第一堂课: 12/01/17（星期四）,下午2点至5点 第二堂课: 13/01/17（星期五）,下午2点至5点

此课程让你学习使用 Facebook 的流动平台应用程序。 除了用它创建帐户与亲友分享您的最新动态之外，您还可学 习如何在亲友的脸书上留言、按赞和分享资讯，或者使用相 关的 Messenger 应用程序与他们通讯。此外，您也可以通 过图书馆在 Facebook 上的不同网页掌握图书馆的各项 活动与节目并与我们联系。

收费: $4 学员须具备基本使用iPad的知识、上网的经验及拥有个人 电邮账户。

iKnow iPads & Internet (3-session course) Part 1 of 3: 17 Jan (Tue), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Part 2 of 3: 18 Jan (Wed), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Part 3 of 3: 19 Jan (Thu), 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Fees: $6

Find out how to use Apple’s iPad device and access the Internet. Learn about the different parts and functions of an iPad, including the basics of the iPad’s operating system and downloading apps. Discover how to surf the Internet to search for text, images and videos. Also pick up tips on evaluating online information so that you can always be S.U.R.E. of what you are reading.

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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Participants must be Singapore citizens or Permanent Residents. Participants must be 50 years old and above. Maximum intake for each class is 10 participants at Woodlands Regional Library and 15 participants at Bedok Public Library. Registration is only confirmed upon payment of the full course fee. Fees paid are non-refundable. NLB reserves the right to postpone the courses.

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The Tobacconist

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9 3 7. Adolf Hitler is making his move to militarise Germany and get her ready for war. That year, somewhere in the mountains of Salzkammergut, Alois Preininger, the third richest man in that region, goes swimming in a thunderstorm. He has roast venison and eight pints of beer, as well as four glasses of double-distilled schnapps before he goes into the sea. The alcohol must have buoyed his confidence when the storm came. As he laughs at the deafening thunder and thrusts himself above the water, a bolt of lightning strikes him in the head. Preininger’s death is a blow to Frau Huchel. She was one of Preininger’s mistresses; who, in return for their time and companionship, received generous financial support from the wealthy man. Frau Huchel’s life as well as that of her 17-year-old son, Franz, change after Preininger’s death. Frau Huchel arranges for Franz to go to Vienna to work as an apprentice to her friend Otto Trsnyek, a tobacconist. Otto also sells newspapers and magazines and even keeps erotic magazines in a locked drawer for special customers. Franz quickly learns from Otto that to be a good tobacconist one must read newspapers and know one’s cigars. First, reading newspapers requires a full reading of all the newspapers, not just “a quick leaf-through”. They must be read from cover to cover, but if not that, at least the front page, the editorial,

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and the commentaries on politics. Otto teaches Franz that “[c]igarettes were to a tobacconist what bread rolls were to a baker”. No one buys cigarettes and bread rolls just for their taste. Cigarettes and bread are bought because the buyer is “either hungry or addicted”. Cigars are different. “Only by selling cigars could a serious tobacconist’s become a perfect tobacconist’s; only the aroma, the scent, the taste and flavour of a proper range of cigars transformed a standard newspaper kiosk with smoking accessories into a temple of mind and senses.” Otto tells Franz, “A bad cigar tastes like horseshit, but a good one tastes like tobacco. A very good cigar, on the other hand, tastes like the world.” Thus Franz begins his apprenticeship and meets many of Otto’s regular customers, including an eccentric woman who was twicemarried. Both her husbands had doctorate degrees but had made “their final journey to the Central Cemetery: their doctorates and titles, however remained, and were proudly borne thereafter by the widow Heinzl”. Hence she referred to herself as Frau Dr Dr Henzl. Another was Hubert Panstingl, a Social Democrat, although the party was banned. Panstingl was popularly known as Red Egon. One day, Franz is introduced to another of Otto’s regular customers, an old man who smells of “soap, onions, cigars, and somehow also, interestingly, of sawdust”. “That was

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Professor Sigmund Freud,” Otto tells Franz. “But he can do a lot more than fix rich idiots’ heads . . . he can teach people how to lead a decent life.” One day Franz decides to chat up Professor Freud to find out whether Otto had told the truth. Freud confirmed it. The brief end of that conversation illustrates the wit that pervades the novel:

to seek further advice. Professor Freud tells him that he will write him three prescriptions. The first, for his headache, is to stop thinking about love. The second, for his stomach ache and confusing dreams, is to write down all his dreams as soon as he wakes up. The third, for his heartache, was to “get the girl back — or forget about her”.

‘And how do you go about it all?’ ‘People lie down on my couch and start talking.’ ‘That sounds comfortable.’ ‘The truth is seldom comfortable,’ Freud contradicted him

Franz, eventually finds the Bohemian girl, and in the course of which, he finds out a secret about her. He continues to confide in Professor Freud, who has by this time, taken a liking to Franz. Franz, without fail, offers Professor Freud a well rolled cigar, a Hoyo de Monterrey – “Harvested by brave men on the sunny, fertile banks of the San Juan y Martinez River and tenderly hand-rolled by their beautiful women”.

That sets the stage for a tumultuous time for not only Franz, but also Otto, and Professor Freud. It begins when Franz discloses a restlessness about himself that he cannot manage. Seeing that Franz is a youthful and hearty young man, Professor Freud tells him he has nothing to worry about. He just needs a girlfriend. So one day when Otto has given him his day off, Franz sets off for the amusement park to find himself a girl. He finds, and is immediately enamoured with a Bohemian girl. He invites her to sit with him in the giant Ferris wheel. She declines, but proposes that he takes her to the shooting gallery. They have a wonderful time together but she disappears after that without even leaving her name. Franz spends the next few weeks trying to locate that girl, and in the interim, he goes to Professor Freud’s house

Now the clouds of war roll by. Professor Freud is not just a doctor. He is also a Jew. Otto has lots of Jewish customers. Professor Freud flees Vienna. Red Egon commits suicide. Otto is arrested. Eventually, the Gestapo marches into Vienna in 1938. The last chapter closes seven years later, in 1945, focusing on Otto’s tobacco shop.

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Think Simple: How Smart Leaders Defeat Complexity

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n our digital age we see the rising tide of a grand paradox. Life seems to be accelerating forward much more rapidly than it did a couple of decades ago. Yet many things seem to be getting either more complex or complicated – the two are not the same. Something that is complicated need not be complex. A jet engine for example, appears complicated to many people but to an engineer who understands it, it is simple. Something is complex when it comprises many elements that combine to produce an uncertain result. Throughout this book, Segall uses the terms “complex” as well as “complicated” as the opposite of simple. His example at the beginning of the book concerns driving. “When you don’t know how to drive a car, it seems complicated,” he says. “But once you know how to drive a car, it’s quite simple.” He does not agree with people who think that “faster, better, cheaper” is an unattainable goal. This book is directed primarily at businesses, institutions, and organisations, but it is also helpful at the personal level. Chapter One is about an organisation’s mission statement, but it applies if we want to have a personal motto. “A complex mission may appease different points of view within the company, but it’s less likely to create focus among employees, and more likely to confuse customers.” He cites two good examples. Apple has: “Mission: Provide relevant, compelling solutions that customers can only get from Apple”. Amazon’s is even better – “One Click Away”.

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Segall tells the story of Canada’s Joe Fresh fashion brand. The Weston family wanted Joe Mimran to help the Weston family’s Loblaw supermarkets sell apparel. The Loblaw supermarkets have an annual business of $35m. Joe came up with a unique but simple brand mission. He created the name “Joe Fresh” to resonate with the fresh food in the supermarket. He made quality apparel, and sold them at affordable prices. The same ‘simple’ approach led to the creation and growth of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, which, ironically, started their business development in a garage. Segall believes that simplicity is important to the culture of an organisation. Sometimes it is already part of the culture, but at other times the organisation “must instil simplicity in a culture that has grown complicated over time”. Hence, large, bureaucratic organisations find the going tough because they lack the simplicity to motivate their employees, make decisions, communicate, and interact with customers. He emphasises that simplicity goes together with the idea of excellence. If one is not committed to excellence, he is committed to mediocrity. When everyone tried to unravel the complicated Gordian knot, Alexander the Great solved the puzzle by a single slice of his sword. An organisation cannot develop or nurture a culture of simplicity if it lacks a leader who revels in it. Thus Segall devotes an entire chapter developing this point in his chapter: Simplicity Loves a Leader. The leader must

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serve the role as ‘Chief Uncomplicator’. John McGrath, the CEO of an Australian real estate company filters complexity from his business plans. He demands them to be “written as concisely as humanly possible”. McGrath is quoted as saying: “I don’t like any more than a page. It’s all about pulling back to the essential bits. The manifestation of simplicity is removing the layers of complexity, the excuses, and all the unnecessary and unproductive debate.” That’s why he says, “Complexity is easy. Simplicity is harder.” One has to work hard at it. Stubhub founder Jeff Fluhr epitomises leading an organisation in excelling at communication, collaboration, and simplification. He does not tolerate management by committee. But one has to be careful when simplifying, Segall warns, because simplicity alone is not the answer. One has to be mindful of timing. In this regard, he tells the story of J.C. Penny which poached Apple’s Ron Johnson to revitalise its business. Ron proceeded with his simplification format that was so successful at Apple, but failed at J.C. Penny because he rushed his plans, and at the same time he was reluctant to cut the deadwood from the 100-year-old company.

which Pepsi would spend $30m to buy iMacs to give away as prizes. Steve Jobs explained: “We move three thousand iMacs but we don’t get to tell anybody who we are, what we stand for, or why it matters . . . We’re just a gift that you might get if you happen to buy the lucky can of Pepsi.” In the rest of the book, Segall tells us that simplicity is a concept that applies to all kinds of businesses and all types of organisations. It “fits all sizes”. It is about being sleeker, optimising choices, and making choices feel simpler. He reminds us that “less process equals more speed”. Creative people in advertising “refuse to even think about starting work until they’re given a brief that fits into a single page. And no cheating with small font sizes and reduced margins”. Finally, Segall tells us that simplicity is instinctive. It’s easy if you know how.

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Pattern Author: Emma Bridgewater, photography by Andrew Montgomery Publisher: London: Saltyard Books, 2016 Call No.: Adult Lending English 738.092 BRI - [ART]

Do beautiful prints inspire you? Then come explore this book of patterns by homeware designer Emma Bridgewater, who has been creating kitchen pottery for more than 30 years. Within the colourful covers of this book is a world of designs and patterns for homeowners, cooks, artists and everyone else. Inside, Bridgewater also shares the backstory of her company’s start-up, the inspiration behind her designs, and an index of her patterns through the years. Written in a light-hearted, conversational manner with beautiful photographs, this is an accessible book for all design buffs. Contributed by Reena Kandoth

Dreams of Shreds & Tatters Author: Amanda Downum Publisher: Oxford, UK: Solaris, 2015 Call No.: Adult Lending DOW - [FN]

If you’re a fan of H.P. Lovecraft or Robert W. Chambers’ The King in Yellow, you’ll enjoy the combination of horror, urban and dark fantasy elements in this short novel. Set in modern day Vancouver, Dreams of Shreds & Tatters features the protagonist Liz Drake, who is shaken by a nightmare about her best friend, Blake. Liz sets out to look for Blake, and learns that he is now in a coma. Searching for more clues to Blake’s mysterious condition, Liz stumbles upon his odd circle of artist and mystic ‘friends’, who are less than forthcoming with her. Encountering occult rituals and mind-altering drugs, Liz now finds that she has to navigate an alien dreamland in order to save Blake and wake him up. A suspenseful page-turner that leaves one curious about mysticism and the world of dreams, Dreams of Shreds & Tatters will also have you reaching for the dictionary with fascinating unfamiliar words like “susurrus” and “bacchanal”. Contributed by Heng Xue Lun, Sharon

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One Kopi at a Time: Retracing Singapore’s Coffee Culture Author: Jahan Loh Publisher: Singapore: Invasion Studios Pte Ltd, 2015 Call No.: Adult Lending SING English 641.3373095957 LOH

Nanyang kopi – our local coffee brewed using roasted Robusta beans, corn, sugar and margarine that results in a distinctive thick and fragrant flavour. One Kopi at a Time gives the low-down on the history of our signature Nanyang kopi. Did you know that our kopi ceramic cups were inspired by the French Demitasse cup (meaning “half cup”), which originated from France in the 1800s? Or that the ceramic cups help to keep the coffee warm longer when kept over a charcoal burner? Check out this book to find out more about Singapore’s coffee culture and learn the truth about the myth that opium is added to the kopi to keep customers coming back. Contributed by Ng Cheng Soon

Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life Author: Jason Hanson E-book

What should a woman do if she is walking home alone at night and realises that she is being followed? How do we avoid taxi scams or being mugged while overseas? How can we be more aware of our surroundings so we can protect ourselves from threats or danger? Accompanied by real-life cases, Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life provides many useful tips and tricks from former CIA officer Jason Hanson, such as doing simple threat assessments and taking steps for selfprotection. Check out these particularly fascinating sections as well: how to escape duct tape, how to use a tactical pen for self-defence, and how to be a human lie detector. Contributed by Ho Jing Ru

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Tajuk: Fiqh Medik Mini Penulis: Dr Zaharuddin Abdul Rahman Penerbit & Tahun Penerbitan: Selangor: PTS Publishing House, 2015 Nombor Panggilan: Malay 610.8829714 ZAH - [HEA]

Umat Islam ditarbiah bahawa kesihatan itu anugerah Tuhan. Maka, menjadi tanggungjawab kita untuk menjaga kesihatan masing-masing. Namun apabila perbincangan menyentuh cara-cara berubat, seringkali pelbagai pendapat lahir dan perdebatan berlaku. Apakah orang Islam wajib berubat jika terkena penyakit, atau kita hanya berserah kepada Tuhan tanpa usaha? Bagaimana harus kita terima cara dan konsep perubatan saintifik moden? Bagaimana pula dengan isu halal dan haram dalam perubatan? Buku karangan ikon dakwah Malaysia yang sudah tidak asing lagi, Dr Zaharuddin Abdul Rahman, membincangkan perubatan untuk merawat pelbagai penyakit dari sudut agama (tradisional) dan saintifik (moden). Antaranya ialah berubat menggunakan sumber haram di sisi Islam, seperti ubat yang mengandungi khinzir atau alkohol. Penulis juga menyentuh topik vaksin - apakah ia dibolehkan atau dilarang sama sekali? Sebuah lagi topik kontemporari yang sering menjadi perbahasan ialah situasi “brain death” atau mati otak, di mana jika seseorang mengalami mati otak dan terpaksa bergantung pada alat bantuan hayat. Ahli keluarga pesakit yang terdekat akan diberi pilihan untuk mematikan alat bantuan hayat tersebut kerana dalam erti kata lain, dia sudah pun meninggal dunia. Penulis mengulas definisi kematian dalam Islam dan dalam dunia medik. Selanjutnya, beliau memberi penjelasan ringkas tentang pendapat ulama tentang topik yang dibicarakan. Penulis turut menyentuh perihal hukum-hakam yang berbeza tentang pemindahan organ. Walaupun perbincangan di dalam buku ini tidak bersifat menyeluruh, pembaca tetap mudah memahami isu-isu yang dikupas secara ringkas. Buku ini mengandungi pelbagai maklumat bermanfaat tentang fiqah perubatan dan medik. Diulas oleh: Nurfarahin binte Mohamed Amin

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不服老的科学指南：50岁后活得更好活得更长 作者：菲利普·塞尔比 译者：许晋福 出版社与年份：西安：陕西人民出版社,2013 索书号：613.0438 SEL - [HEA]

您是否有为退休后半辈子生活做好准备？又或是不晓得该如何开始 着手思考呢？本书与您分享中老年人生活的课题。书中内容共分成三 大部分探讨中老年人所关注的事项。第一部分谈如何做好规划，充实 生活，并从中获得满足感。俗话说： “你觉得自己几岁，你就是几岁。” 一个人年龄大小，取决于他的想法与态度。拥有积极的人生观可助您迎向开阔的人生。第二 部分探讨健康问题,如行动不便、背痛、视力和记忆力减退等的各种身心影响，并提出预防与 应对之道。第三部分针对家庭护理，给予护理者们相关的知识以有效地管理年长者的健康狀 況，提升他们的生活品质。 编写：王婷婷 (Sharon Ong)

河图洛书前传：用科学眼追踪还原中华史前文明拼图 作者：王唯工 出版社与年份：台北市：商周出版,2015年 索书号：Chinese 931 WWG

“河图”、 “洛书”是中国古代流传下来的两幅神秘图案，历来被认为 是华夏文化的源头。笔者非常认同这两幅神秘图案如何间接地影响 了中华文化的不少重要的图腾记忆，例如八卦、汉字、结绳、 卜卦等， 但笔者更关注的是，形成“河图”与“洛书”的更早年代。本书以科学 方法来解析考古遗迹、历史传记、宗教传说等资讯，发现了史前人类已普遍地使用数位符号， 而这种最新的科学概念，也恰恰能印证万年前的古文明。我们可以一边阅读，一边跟着王教 授，一步步地抽丝剥茧、深入探索，并清晰地勾勒出在“河图”、 “洛书”现世之前文明的来龙 去脉。 编写：朱思洁 (Melissa Choo)

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Memory Hackers Publisher: Arlington, Virginia: PBS, 2016 Call No.: AV English 612.82 MEM - [HEA]

There are many unsolved mysteries about the human body, one of which is how the human brain processes memories. Do you remember your happiest or saddest moments? Are you able to recall what you did on a particular day of your life? This documentary explains how the brain stores memories by comparing memories in our brain to books in a library or files on a computer. Using this analogy, can ‘lost’ memories also be recalled and modified then? Researchers seem to think so, and this documentary includes their findings and experiments with memory recall and modification. This thought-provoking documentary will certainly trigger your interest in the human brain and how it works. Contributed by Chan Pan Fong

The Finest Hours Publisher: United States: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, 2016 Call No.: AV English 791.4372 FIN - [ART]

It is 18 February 1952, and a hurricane-force storm is barrelling towards New England. Coast Guard Station Commander Daniel Cluff receives a distress call from SS Fort Mercer that the oil tanker has taken severe storm damage and has broken in half. Commander Cluff sends the majority of the station’s crew to rescue people on the Fort Mercer. While coordinating the rescue, he receives yet another distress call from SS Pendleton, another oil tanker, that it is about to go down. Fearing that the remaining lifeboat at the station will be unable to withstand the turbulent waves and treacherous sea, some of the station’s crew decide not to partake in the rescue mission. It is now up to Bernie Webber and three other officers to brave the storm and rescue the 30 sailors trapped on the rapidly sinking Pendleton. Based on the true story of one of the most dangerous and daring rescue attempts in American Coast Guard history, this movie is sure to entertain history and military buffs. Contributed by Mardhiah Mahamood

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Song of the Sea Publisher: Universal City, California: Universal Studios Home Entertainment, 2015 Call No.: AV English 791.4372 SON - [ART]

Siblings Saoirse and Ben have not spoken in five years and Ben blames his sister for their mother’s disappearance at sea. One night, while playing with a conch shell flute left behind by her mother, Saoirse uncovers a magical coat that turns her into a seal when she goes into the sea. Returning to shore, however, she is discovered by Granny, who decides to move the children to the city to care for them. In their quest to return to their island home, Ben and Saoirse embark on a magical journey filled with fairies and giants, ancient myths, magic and curses. Will they be able to go back to their island and the magical world they grew up in? A beautiful narrative steeped in Irish folklore, Song of the Sea tackles themes of magic, relationships and grief that both adults and children can relate to. Contributed by Lee Siew Ting

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22 NOV 2016 – 19 MAR 2017 | 10AM – 9PM LEVEL 10, GALLERY, NATIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING FREE ADMISSION 入场免费

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Happiness within Your Reach

The 5 Pillars of Retirement & Estate Planning

12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Level 3, Programme Area, The LLiBrary We look for happiness in the wrong places because our understanding of happiness is often misaligned with what drives true happiness. Let Sean Lim shed light on the happiness formulae and how it can have a profound effect on our lives.

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Do a simple profiling exercise to understand your strengths and weaknesses Learn how to improve yourself and build effective relationships for personal and corporate success

Sean Lim is an independent financial adviser with 16 years of experience managing teams with different personalities. An ACTA (Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment) certified facilitator, he has been featured in and on The Straits Times, Today, 938LIVE and Channel U. He is the author of Happiness within Your Reach and Even Introverts Can Sell.

People now live longer, so retirement planning is ever more crucial. How can the 5 pillars of retirement planning (MAP-PD) help you gain a head start in planning and living the dream retirement you truly deserve? Co-organised by Candid Creation Publishing, come get practical advice to help you prepare, execute and monitor your ultimate road map to your retirement destination. About the speaker: Patrick Chang is a Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Consultant and Associate Estate Planning Practitioner with 10 years of experience in the financial sector. He is the author of the recently published The A to Z Guide to Retirement Planning.

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5 Keys to Accelerating Your Career Growth in 2017 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Level 3, Programme Area, The LLiBrary

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Why is it that some people never seem to lack job opportunities and promotions, moving effortlessly from one industry to another, while others are stuck in the same job for years on end?

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Co-organised by Candid Creation Publishing, join us as career coach Terence Chiew shows us the five keys to accelerating career growth. Learn how to get more recognition in your current job and challenge yourself to do better. About The Speaker: Terence Chiew, Principal Consultant of Peet Asia Pte Ltd, provides business consulting, coaching and training services. He helps professionals, managers and executives (PMEs) in their career transitions through various career development programmes. He is the author of Most Valuable Professional: What Every Employee Ought to Know About Staying Employable.

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Anatomy of a Free Mind - Curator’s Tour 6 January, 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm (Conducted in Mandarin) 7 January, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm (Conducted in English) Meeting Point: Level 10, Gallery entrance, National Library Building Lauded as a cultural icon in Singapore and the most expensive living artist in Southeast Asia, Tan Swie Hian’s oeuvre encompasses multiple mediums, genres, languages and subject matters. This exhibition presents over 100 works of his paintings, sculptures, calligraphy, seal carvings, photographs, lithographs, multimedia performances and his original writings, alongside the artist’s personal notebooks and artefacts.

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[Script & Stage] Roving Exhibition - Theatre Tales! Woodlands Regional Library

This is a roving exhibition held in conjunction with “Script & Stage: Theatre in Singapore from the 50s to 80s”.

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Delve into stories from traditional theatre found in Southeast Asia! Get up-close and personal with characters from the epic tales of the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Chinese legends. Learn about the theatre traditions of wayang kulit (shadow puppetry), Chinese street opera, and therukoothu (Tamil street theatre) through interactive displays at selected libraries around Singapore.

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Compassion: Tan Swie Hian’s Literary Creations Basement 1, Central Public Library

Singapore Cultural Medallion recipient and multidisciplinary artist Tan Swie Hian was first recognised for his literary creations when he ventured into the arts scene. His literary works reflected the dark side of reality, the sorrows of human destiny, and his compassion for lives. This exhibition features poetry, prose, novels, fables, translated works as well as publications edited by him. Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary. JANUARY 2017 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

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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 6.30 pm – 7.15 pm (Fri on 6, 13, 20 & 27 Jan) Meeting Point: Level 1, Information Counter, Padang Atrium There are 20 places available on a first come, first served basis.

Highlights Tour 2.00 pm – 2.45 pm (Alternate Sat on 7 & 14 Jan) 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.

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

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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 CTPL Central Public Library

100 Victoria Street, #B1-01 Singapore 188064 EPPL library@esplanade

8 Raffles Avenue, #03-01 Singapore 039802 OCPL library@orchard

277 Orchard Road #03-12 & #04-11 Orchard Gateway Singapore 238858 SRPL Serangoon Public Library

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

EASTERN Region BEPL Bedok Public Library

21 Bedok North Street 1 Singapore 469659 GEPL Geylang East Public Library

50 Geylang East Avenue 1 Singapore 389777 MPPL Marine Parade Public Library

1 Bukit Batok Central Link, West Mall #03-01 Singapore 658713 BMPL Bukit Merah Public Library

3779 Jalan Bukit Merah Singapore 159462

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

BPPL Bukit Panjang Public Library

PRPL Pasir Ris Public Library

CCKPL Choa Chu Kang Public Library

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

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

SKPL Sengkang Public Library

Closed for renovations. Reopens in 2017. The LLiBrary Lifelong Learning Institute

11 Eunos Road 8 #03-02 (via Lobby B) Singapore 408601 TRL Tampines Regional Library

31 Tampines Avenue 7 Singapore 529620 NORTHERN Region AMPL Ang Mo Kio Public Library

4300 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 Singapore 569842 SBPL Sembawang Public Library

100 Victoria Street Singapore 188064

30 Sembawang Drive Sun Plaza #05-01 Singapore 757713

TPPL Toa Payoh Public Library

WRL Woodlands Regional Library

6 Toa Payoh Central Singapore 319191

WESTERN Region BBPL Bukit Batok Public Library

900 South Woodlands Drive Woodlands Civic Centre, #01-03 Singapore 730900 YIPL Yishun Public Library

Closed for renovations from 15 January 2017. Reopens in 2018.

Closed for renovations. Reopens in 2017.

CMPL Clementi Public Library

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

21 Jurong East Central 1 Singapore 609732 JWPL Jurong West Public Library

60 Jurong West Central 3 Singapore 648346 QUPL Queenstown Public Library

53 Margaret Drive Singapore 149297

Calligrapher: profile This black and white photograph shows the profile of a Chinese calligrapher writing auspicious Chinese verses for sale. His works are displayed on the wall behind him. Visit eResources.nlb.gov.sg/pictures for more images of Singapore!

Credit: © Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board, Singapore 2017

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