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JANUARY 2018
ISSN 1793-544X (Print)
ISSN 2010-0035 (Online)
www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
Happy New Year!
TabLE Of COnTenTS 2018 is upon us! It’s the start of a new school year, and we hope you are up for the
challenge! Having first day jitters, worried about making new friends and getting
to know your teachers? Fret not, for we have a host of programmes to help you
get ready for school!
Kick off school preparations with ST *ART Series: School Enthusiast and ease in
with back-to-school stories taking place at Bedok Public Library (page 5). Mums
Editor’s Note 01 and Dads looking to get little ones interested in the Chinese language can check
out 亲子阅读“看书·识世界”工作坊 Raise-A-Reader Workshop and learn about the
Children’s Specials 02 different types of books you can share with your child to nurture the habit of
reading on page 3.
Molly the Mobile Library 10
Next, find out how your parenting style can contribute to your child’s academic
Jiggle, Read & Rhyme 11 success in the Parenting Styles, Practices, and Children’s Achievement and
Conduct workshop and learn how to tailor parenting tactics to fit your child’s needs.
Recommended Reading 12 More details on page 3. Communication is key to understanding your child better.
Swap stories and tips with other parents in Parents Connect: Communication, a
Storytimes 14 sharing session facilitated by Swapna Mirashi, editor of parents eZine AIM (page 7).
Super Storytastic 16 Lastly, a change is coming to our Go Library and Go Kids magazines. We’ve got
great plans in store so keep a lookout!
Our Locations 17 See you in the libraries!
We're merging! Look out for the Go Library and Go Kids magazines in a new
look and format from April 2018!
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caused to any person by any act or omission due to the material contained herein. No part
of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,
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to visit
Independent advice and opinions expressed by the presenters do
not denote endorsement by National Library Board (NLB), its staff,
GO Library
associates and affiliates. NLB reserves the right to cancel or postpone
any programmes without prior notice. All information is correct at the Editor
time of printing. Marissa Heng
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Illustration and Design
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Children's Specials 亲子阅读“看书·识世界”工作坊 Raise-A-Reader Workshop
6 January, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm
Jurong Regional Library, Programme Zone (Level 1)
想让您的孩子爱上阅读吗? 我们的图书馆管理员将与您分享如何挑选
适合您的孩子的书籍来提升他们对阅读的兴趣，并通过故事与故事延
伸活动促进亲子关系。本工作坊适合育有6岁及以下小朋友的家长。
Playtime@Library Reading is a great way to strengthen the parent-child bond.
2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 January, 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm Let our librarians share with you the various types of books
7, 14, 21 & 28 January, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm through this informative workshop and pick up tips on
Bukit Panjang Public Library, Stories Come Alive Room (Children’s Zone) choosing the appropriate books to encourage your children
Join us for Playtime@Library! In this unstructured play to read for enjoyment. For parents with children aged 6 and
programme, children and parents can learn, socialise and below. This workshop will be conducted in Chinese.
make new friends. Enjoy the books and variety of educational
aids we have! This programme is open to children aged 6
years and below. Please note that this is a free and self-
guided programme. Children must be accompanied by a Parenting Styles, Practices, and Children’s
parent or caregiver. Achievement and Conduct
6 January, 12.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Sengkang Public Library, Programme Zone
Parenting styles and practices are predictive of your child’s
[Tweens] Rhythm and the Musical Spectrum conduct and academic achievement. In this 4-hour interactive
5, 12, 19 & 26 January, 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm workshop, find out how you can influence your child’s success
Sengkang Public Library, Programme Zone and behaviour by discovering how different parenting styles
can contribute towards your child’s academic success,
If you have a strong interest in music making, we want you! Pick up basic rhythm,
identifying your preferred parenting style, and learning how
frequency spectrum in sound and music production, as well as song forms and structures
to adjust parenting tactics as your children grow older.
in this music workshop conducted by Sonare Music School. Sign up now to compose
your own electronic tracks using tablet-based sampling apps! For tweens aged 10 to 14.
Nestlé Healthy Kids
7, 14, 21 & 28 January, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
The Upcycling Workshop
Tampines Regional Library, Programme Zone
6 & 20 January, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Tampines Regional Library, PIXEL Labs@NLB 7, 14, 21 & 28 January, 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm
13 January, 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Jurong Regional Library, Programme Zone
Sengkang Public Library, Programme Zone Calling all parents with primary school-going children – sign up for Nestlé
20 January, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Healthy Kids (NHK) workshop brought to you by Health Promotion Board today!
Sengkang Public Library, Programme Zone The 4 complimentary parent-child sessions focus on cultivating good nutrition
20 & 27 January, 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm
habits, living actively and making mindful lifestyle choices with your child via
Cheng San Public Library, Activity Room
fun-filled family bonding activities. Each parent and child pair will also receive
Give your trash a new lease of life at our fun upcycling workshops! Join the eco-movement tokens from NHK, while stocks last. Participants are required to attend all 4
and create brand new products using common household waste items to help reduce sessions. Each registration is for a parent-child pair. For registration, please visit
waste generated in Singapore. So bring down your old clothes, used paper, and plastic www.nestle.com.sg
bottles and learn how to transform them into coasters, eco planters, and many other
cool products in this workshop conducted by National Environment Agency. For ages 5
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to 16. Parent supervision is required for children aged 7 and below.
This programme is for free admission however registration is required.
Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.
Myth Masters’ Storytelling of Singapore’s Legends Chinese New Year Crafts Upcycling Workshop by Punggol WECC
13 January, 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm 13 January, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Woodlands Regional Library, Auditorium Cheng San Public Library, Activity Room
Find out more about Singapore legends and receive a special edition Go green with red packets! Make pussy willow branches using outdated magazines
Myth Masters card when you join this exciting and interactive storytelling and decorate them for Chinese New Year using lanterns, fishes and fans made from
session. This programme will be conducted in Mandarin and English. leftover red packets. Let's upcycle and reduce waste in this workshop brought to
For children aged 7 to 12. For more information about Myth Masters, you by Punggol Park WECC! For children aged 7 to 12.
visit bit.ly/MythMastersSG.
快报名参加《传奇风云》的特备故事活动！除了能听听一些关于新加坡的民间故 Chinese Reading Club
事，还能征收到一位新的《传奇风云》特种兵。 活动将以中英双语来进行，适合7至 13 & 27 January, 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm
12岁的儿童参与。欲知更多《传奇风云》的详情，请浏览 bit.ly/MythMastersSG。 Choa Chu Kang Public Library, Activity Room
儿童经典导读班的导师以轻松有趣的方式教导孩子们了解中华古典经文。导读班由新生心智
发展中心与德慧经典文化学会所主办，适合 6-10岁的孩童参与。家长必须陪伴孩童参与此活
动。有兴趣报名的读者，请联系美玲/Mayling (电邮: mayling77@gmail.com)
星衢讲故事
Stories and More!
17 January, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Sembawang Public Library, Reading Deck
Sing Chu Chinese Storytelling Join us for a storytelling treat! Look out for a book-inspired activity and
personalised book recommendations by our librarians. This special treat
takes place every 3rd Wednesday of the month!
童阅家族让故事活起来
Stories Come Alive @NLB
ST*ART Series: School Enthusiast
让孩童通过生动的讲故事活动，享受学华语的乐趣、激发想象力、培养良好价值观，度过一个充实的
18 January, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
周末！趣味故事，精彩童年，这是该欢笑，该想象的年龄。节目欢迎家长陪同。
Bedok Public Library, Programme Room
Join storytellers from Chou Sing Chu Foundation in a series of fun-filled interactive Chinese
A new school year is in session! First day jitters, new teachers and friends to meet
storytelling sessions. Stories told are suitable for children aged 4 to 10 and fun activities are
– put these fears away and join us for an exciting afternoon of back-to-school
included in every session. Parents are welcome to join in.
stories! For children aged 4 to 8.
6 January, 12.00 pm – 12.30 pm 14 January, 2.30pm – 3.00pm
Toa Payoh Public Library, Cheng San Public Library,
Activity Zone Open Stage Kelab Membaca Wira Pintar
19 January, 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
6 & 20 January, 11.30 am – 12.00 pm 27 January, 1.00 pm – 1.30 pm Tampines Regional Library, Programme Zone
Tampines Regional Library, Sengkang Public Library, Kelab Membaca Wira Pintar, bertujuan memupuk minat membaca dalam Bahasa Melayu
Books for Babies Early Literacy Section di kalangan kanak-kanak yang berusia 7 hingga 10 tahun. Di samping menanam tabiat
membaca yang sihat, kami sediakan pelbagai aktiviti menarik dan menyeronokkan.
The reading club, Kelab Membaca Wira Pintar aims to foster interest in reading in Malay
and instilling healthy reading habits among children aged between 7 and 10 years old.
This will be implemented through book-based and other fun activities.
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This programme is for free admission however registration is required.
Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.
Kids Character Club: Obedience Sensory Story Time
20 January, 11.00 am – 1.00 pm 20 January, 2.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Choa Chu Kang Public Library, Activity Room Geylang East Public Library, Activity Room
Disobedience in children can be a fustration issue for many parents, but best Join us for a special story time tailored to engage the different senses. This
intentions notwithstanding, parents need to recognise that children have their own programme is designed to support children with special needs. Families with
will and preferences. Find out how to make use of the Parents’ Toolkit by Touch typically developing children aged 4 to 6 years old are also welcome. Each
Community Services to build a better relationship with your child through stories, registration is a parent-child pair.
interactive games and craft activities. Each registration is for a parent-child pair.
Protect Kids from Crime
Understanding Gifted Kids
25 January, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
20 January, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Sengkang Public Library, Programme Zone
Jurong West Public Library, Programme Zone
21 January, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm How do you keep yourself safe from crime? Join the friendly police officers from
Marine Parade Public Library, Programme Zone Sengkang Neighbourhood Police Centre for a storytelling skit on how you can
This talk aims to bring awareness to the unique needs of make our homes safer! For children aged 6 to 12.
gifted children and ways of addressing them by tackling the
myths that surround gifted kids. Find out how gifted children
can learn to engage productively in school, maintain interest
in their studies and foster open communications with their Parents Connect: Communication
peers and teachers. 26 January, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm
Choa Chu Kang Public Library, Activity Room
Communication forms the basis of any relationship. But with school and smart
devices increasingly taking up most of a child's time, how can parents make
room in their children’s schedules to communicate with them? Share stories
Expert Series Workshop: with like-minded parents and swap communication tips in this group session
moderated by Swapna Mirashi, a financial literacy expert and the editor of
Parents eZine AIM.
Building Brain Connections Through Art Viewing
20th January 2018, Saturday
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Central Public Library, Programme Zone Tales and Travels into 1930s Singapore
27 January, 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
During the brain's early years, neural connections are being made at a rapid Marine Parade Public Library, Programme Zone
rate. Young children’s brains are constantly making connections in order Listen to tales from The House on Palmer Road,
to make sense of what they learn. Viewing artworks allows children to find and the adventures of 8-year-old Sing who lived
new combinations of existing ideas, concepts and perceptions. Abstract in a small wooden house with her huge and
artworks, in particular, offer rich opportunities for creative associations. lovable family in 1930s Singapore. Travel into the
Discover how looking at artworks can encourage brain building through past with author Sim Ee Waun and discover what
divergent thinking. Is a circle merely a circle or is there is more than meets life would have been like if you lived in Sing's
the eye? Through art viewing, children look to learn and learn to look. time, meeting night soil men, stern jagars and
frenzied geese along the way! For children aged
This programme is brought to you by the Early Childhood Development Agency and is 6 and above.
open to parents who have children aged 6 years and below. Seats are limited and based on
a first-come, first-served basis.
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Dr Jacqueline Chung is an ECDA Fellow and Senior Principal & Academic Director of St.
James’ Church Kindergarten. Dr Chung was also a recipient of the 2015 ECDA Outstanding This programme is for free admission however registration is required.
Early Childhood Leader Award. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.
南大中文学会 戏剧巡回演出
Dramatisation
by NTU Chinese Society
13 January, Saturday, 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Ang Mo Kio Public Library, Programme Zone (Level 1)
14 January, Sunday, 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Jurong Regional Library, Programme Zone (Level 1)
20 January, Saturday, 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Bishan Public Library, Programme Zone (Level 2)
21 January, Sunday, 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Jurong West Public Library, Programme Zone (Level 1)
南洋理工大学中文学会将在图书馆呈现精彩的戏剧演出！这是中文学会
一年一度的非营利性质活动，多年来一直受到家长和小朋友的欢迎。
通过儿童故事的分享，小朋友将意识到正确的价值观与做人的道理。除
了看表演，小朋友也能玩一些趣味游戏，还能在欢乐轻松的气氛下认识
新朋友，学习如何与他人相处，并了解团队合作的重要性。
活动适合3至12岁的儿童参与。
Join us for a drama performance by students from the
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Chinese Society! This
annual non-profit performance by the NTU Chinese Society
has been very well received by children and parents for the
past few years.
Learn about the important values in life through the
dramatisation of children’s stories. Play games, meet new
friends, learn how to get along with others and understand the
importance of teamwork when you attend any of the sessions.
Suitable for children aged 3 – 12.
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This programme is for free admission however registration is required.
Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.
MOLLY the
Mobile Library
MOLLY, the Mobile Library brings popular books and classic
favourites to you. Complete with a service counter, e-Kiosk, book
borrowing and returning stations, it’s an experience you wouldn’t
want to miss. Join us on MOLLY and indulge in the joys of reading!
Join other parents with young children, and support
your child’s early development through an enjoyable 30-minute session
with songs, rhymes and stories that come alive.
This fun and interactive parent-child programme is FREE!
MOLLY @ Blk 542, MOLLY @ Blk 112, For toddlers aged 1—3.
Serangoon North Ave 4 McNair Road Each registration is for a parent-child pair.
6 January, 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm 21 January, 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
MOLLY @ Punggol Garden RC, MOLLY @ Whampoa Community Club, 4 January 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Tampines Regional Library, Programme Zone
Blk 164 Punggol Central 300 Whampoa Drive
7 January, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm 27 January, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm 8 January 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm Bishan Public Library, Activity Room
9 January 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Sembawang Public Library, Programme Room
MOLLY @ Blk 403, MOLLY @ Farrer Park
Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 (In front of Farrer Park Pri) 11 January 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Jurong West Public Library, Programme Zone
13 January, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm 27 January, 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
16 January 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Bukit Merah Public Library, Storytelling Corner
MOLLY @ United Square, MOLLY @ Blk 417,
16 January 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Pasir Ris Public Library, Programme Zone
101 Thomson Road Yishun Ave 11
13 January, 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm 28 January, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm 16 January 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Jurong Regional Library, Programme Zone (Level 1)
MOLLY @ Punggol Oasis, 17 January 7.00 pm – 7.30 pm Ang Mo Kio Public Library, Activity Room
Blk 176 Edgefield Plains
23 January 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm Toa Payoh Public Library, Programme Zone
20 January, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
30 January 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Woodlands Regional Library, Everest Room
31 January 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Bukit Batok Public Library, Activities Room
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This programme is for free admission however registration is required.
Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.
Junior Reading Ambassador Review
Re co mm en de d Hi, I am…
Danzen Ver E. Dumaquit
Age: 11
Re ad ing
School: Huamin Primary School
I enjoyed reading:
Title: The Usborne Science Encyclopedia Try it
out!
JP Book Review Author: Kirsteen Robson
Call No.: Junior Lending English 503 ROB
NELLY MAY HAS HER SAY I like the Usborne Science Encyclopaedia as Science is one of my favourite subjects. This
Author: Cynthia DeFelice book answered many questions I’ve had about science, such as what makes a rocket go,
Publisher: New York: Margaret Ferguson Books, 2013 what gravity is, and how it works. It is also accompanied by clear explanations on the basic
Call No.: Junior Lending Picture Book English 398.2 DEF – [FOL]
scientific principles behind everyday life.
Poor but hardworking Nelly May has to learn a new language when
she becomes Lord Ignasius Pinkwinkle’s housekeeper and cook. Words If you enjoyed the above book, you may also like this…
like “restful slumberific”, “scooperooty”, and ”pop-and-sizzle” don’t
mean what they actually mean. But thanks to her excellent memory, Title: First Science Encyclopedia
Nelly May learns quickly, and her quick-thinking later helps save her master’s castle during Author: Shatarupa Chaudhuri
an emergency. The comedic expressions of the characters and the humorous storyline will
definitely keep children and parents reading to the end. Call No.: Junior Lending English 503 FIR
Contributed by Tan Pey Lin
Junior Reading Ambassador Review
Hi, I am…
JS Book Review Zakir Rasheed s/o Muhammad Ali
Age: 10
School: Jurong West Primary School
PIRATE BLUNDERBEARD: WORST. PIRATE. EVER
Author: Amy Sparkes & Ben Cort I enjoyed reading:
Publisher: London: HarperCollins Children's Books, 2017
Call No.: Junior Lending Simple Fiction English SPA
Title: Unsolved Crime Mysteries Try it
Blunderbeard wants nothing more than to be a good pirate, impress his mother and escape Author: Sean Stewart Price out!
his brother’s constant tormenting. However, he is the worst pirate ever and is even afraid of Call No.: Junior Lending English 364.1 PRI
fish! To make things worse, his mother signs him up for a contest filled with dangerous tasks!
This book's title may sound serious but the content is interesting and funny. I also learned new
Blunderbeard encounters a few bumps along the way, but starts to prove himself to be pirate-
material when he shows a knack for inventing machines to solve problems. Children will interesting words reading it. You’ll be entertained by how many most-wanted and dangerous
definitely enjoy the fantastic illustrations depicting Blunderbeard’s antics as he progresses criminals end up getting caught because of their own mistakes and compulsive idiosyncrasies
through the competition! – way beyond your imagination!
Contributed by Reena Kandoth If you enjoyed the above book, you may also like this…
Title: Modern Spies
Author: Sean Stewart Price
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Call No.: Junior Lending English 327.120922 PRI
Storytimes Northern Region
Ang Mo Kio Public Library
Western Region
Bukit Batok Public Library
Every 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesday Tuesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4–6 yrs)
3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4–6 yrs) Thursdays, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4–6 yrs)
Central Region Eastern Region Every 4th Wednesday Every 1st Wednesday
Bishan Public Library Tampines Regional Library 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4–8 yrs) (CH) 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4–8 yrs) (CH)
Thursdays, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4–6 yrs) Tuesdays, 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4–6 yrs) *Every 1st & 3rd Saturday
Every 1st Saturday Every 1st Friday Woodlands Regional Library 11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4–8 yrs)
11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4–6 yrs) 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4–10 yrs) (M) Saturdays, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4–6 yrs)
Every 2nd Friday Every 2nd Sunday Every 1st Saturday Bukit Panjang Public Library
3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4–6 yrs) (CH) 11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4–10 yrs) (CH)* 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4–8 yrs) (CH) Every 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Friday
*Every 2nd & 4th Saturday Every 2nd Saturday 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4–6 yrs)
Toa Payoh Public Library 11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4–8 yrs) 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4–10 yrs) (M) Every 1st Friday
Saturdays, 11.00 am – 11.30 am (4–6 yrs) *Every 2nd & 4th Sunday 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4–10 yrs) (CH)
Every 1st Saturday Bedok Public Library 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm (4–8 yrs) *Every 2nd & 3rd Sunday
12.00 pm – 12.30 pm (4–6 yrs) (CH) Every 1st Saturday 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm (4–8 yrs)
2.30 pm – 3.00 pm (4–8 yrs) (CH) Sembawang Public Library
Central Public Library Saturdays, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4–8 yrs) †Every 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Wednesday Clementi Public Library
Sundays, 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm (4–6 yrs) 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm (4–6 yrs) Thursdays, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4–6 yrs)
Every 1st Saturday Geylang East Public Library *Every 2nd & 4th Saturday *Every 1st and 3rd Saturday
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm (4–8 yrs) (CH) Wednesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4–6 yrs) 11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4–8 yrs) 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4–8 yrs)
Every 2nd,3rd, 4th & 5th Saturday Every 3rd & 4th Saturday *Every 1st Friday
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm (4–6 yrs) 11.00 am – 11.30 am (4–6 yrs) 4.30 pm – 5.00 pm (4–8 yrs) (CH) Jurong Regional Library
Every 2nd Wednesday Saturdays, 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm (4–6 yrs)
Cheng San Public Library 8.00 pm – 8.30 pm (4–10 yrs) (CH) Every 1st Saturday
Fridays, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4–6 yrs) 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4–10 yrs) (CH)
Every 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Wednesday Marine Parade Public Library Every 2nd Saturday
3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4–6 yrs) Wednesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4–6 yrs) 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4–10 yrs) (M)
*Every 3rd & 4th Sunday Every 4th Friday *Every 1st & 2nd Friday
2.30 pm – 3.00 pm (4–8 yrs) 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4–10 yrs) (CH) 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4–8 yrs)
Serangoon Public Library Pasir Ris Public Library Bukit Merah Public Library
Wednesdays, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4–6 yrs) Fridays, 7.00 pm – 7.30 pm (4–8 yrs) Thursdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4–6 yrs)
*Every 1st & 2nd Saturday *Every 2nd & 4th Saturday
11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4–8 yrs) 11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4–8 yrs) Choa Chu Kang Public Library
Wednesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4–6 yrs)
Sengkang Public Library *Every 2nd & 4th Saturday
Thursdays, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4–6 yrs) 11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4–8 yrs)
*Every 2nd Saturday
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm (4–8 yrs) Jurong West Public Library
Legend : Saturdays, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4–6 yrs)
CH - Chinese
M - Malay Queenstown Public Library
T - Tamil Wednesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (7–10 yrs)
* conducted by our Friends of the Library Saturdays, 10.30 am – 11.00 am (4–6 yrs)
† includes 30 minutes of personalised
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book recommendations by librarians
Super Storytastic BIPL
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EPPL BEPL
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PRPL
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Learn about anything under the sun. 5 Bishan Place, 8 Raffles Avenue, 11 Bedok North Street 1 1 Pasir Ris Central
#01-01 #03-01 #03-04, Street 3,
Dragons, Robots, Kittens and Whales; Singapore 579841 Singapore 039802 Heartbeat@Bedok White Sands,
Mysteries, Humour and Adventure Tales! Singapore 469662 #04-01/06
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133 New Bridge 277 Orchard Road Geylang East Public Library SKPL
Join our librarians in this half-hour of fun facts and stories. Get to know about Road, #04-12 #03-12 & #04-11 50 Geylang East Sengkang Public Library
awesome authors and brilliant books you can dive into. For children aged 7 to 10. Chinatown Point Orchard Gateway Avenue 1 1 Sengkang Square
Singapore 059413 Singapore 238858 Singapore 389777 Compass One
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Ang Mo Kio Public Library Jurong Regional Library CSPL SRPL MPPL Singapore 545078
Every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Friday Sundays Cheng San Serangoon Public Library Marine Parade
7.30 pm – 8.00 pm 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm Public Library 23 Serangoon Public Library TRL
90 Hougang Central, #04-82/83 278 Marine Parade Tampines Regional Library
Bishan Public Library Jurong West Public Library Avenue 10, NEX (Level 4R) Road, #01-02, 1 Tampines Walk
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TPPL Singapore 449282 Singapore 528523
CTPL Toa Payoh
Bukit Merah Public Library Marine Parade Public Library Central Public Library Public Library
Fridays Every 1st Friday 100 Victoria Street, 6 Toa Payoh Central Western Region
7.30 pm – 8.00 pm 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm #B1-01 Singapore 319191 BBPL CMPL
Singapore 188064 Bukit Batok Public Library Clementi Public Library
Bukit Panjang Public Library Serangoon Public Library 1 Bukit Batok Central 3155 Commonwealth
Fridays Tuesdays Link, West Mall #03-01 Avenue West,
7.30 pm – 8.00 pm 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Singapore 658713 #05-13/14/15
The Clementi Mall
Cheng San Public Library Sengkang Public Library BMPL Singapore 129588
Northern Region Bukit Merah
Every 1 Wednesday
st
Every 1 & 3 Saturday
st rd
AMPL WRL Public Library JRL
3.30 pm – 4.00 pm 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm 3779 Jalan Bukit Merah Jurong Regional Library
Ang Mo Kio Woodlands
Public Library Regional Library Singapore 159462 21 Jurong East
Choa Chu Kang Public Library Tampines Regional Library 4300 Ang Mo Kio 900 South Central 1
Fridays Every 1st Sunday Avenue 6 Woodlands Drive BPPL Singapore 609732
7.30 pm – 8.00 pm 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm Singapore 569842 Woodlands Civic Bukit Panjang
Centre, #01-03, Public Library JWPL
1 Jelebu Road, Jurong West
Clementi Public Library Toa Payoh Public Library SBPL Singapore 730900
Bukit Panjang Plaza, Public Library
Mondays Thursdays Sembawang
Public Library YIPL #04-04 & #04-16/17 60 Jurong West
7.30 pm – 8.00 pm 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Singapore 677743 Central 3
30 Sembawang Drive Yishun Public Library
Singapore 648346
Sun Plaza #05-01 Closed for
Geylang East Public Library Woodlands Regional Library Singapore 757713 renovations.
CCKPL
Every 2 Sunday
nd
Fridays Choa Chu Kang QUPL
Reopens in 2018
2.00 pm – 2.30 pm 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Public Library Queenstown
21 Choa Chu Kang Public Library
Avenue 4, 53 Margaret Drive
#04-01/02 Lot One Singapore 149297
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