Go Library September 2016

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September 2016
www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
OUR PICK FOR THIS MONTH
SG Author Series:
A. Wahab Hj. Hamzah
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A. Wahab Hj. Hamzah is a prolific author.
His published books include Igau, Tuhan
Masih Sayang, Berlalu Sudah Dukanya,
Renungan and Hikmah. Some of his works
have also been translated into Mandarin
by Chan Maw Woh. His collection of short
stories, Tuhan Masih Sayang bagged the
consolation prize for Hadiah Sastera 2003.
All Rights Reserved.
ARTS 04
READ 09
BUSINESS 14
WELLNESS 15
OTHER HAPPENINGS 17
BOOK REVIEWS
BY THE ALEXANDRIAN 26
NL PRESENTS 37
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Dear Readers,
There is a saying: you are only as old as you feel. This month, invigorate yourself with the
creative possibilities of artistic expression as we celebrate Silver Arts at the libraries.
Seniors can choose from a wide array of fun and engaging Silver Art programmes, from
Peranakan Tile Block Printing to a Crosstalk Workshop. Reflect on your own personal
journeys in Silver Memories, a showcase of life stories brought to life through dramatic
readings, produced by fellow seniors from The Arts House’s Silver Writing Programme.
Find out the different roles art has in the lives of the fifty-plus in various exhibitions at
selected libraries (see page 5), and head over to the Plaza at the National Library Building
for Arts on the Move, a special series of events, including crafts and dance programmes,
happening throughout the month. All this and more in our special feature on pages 4 and 5.
September also marks the 10th anniversary of Bishan Public Library. If you haven’t
visited this library yet, known for its signature colourful pods, here’s your chance – Bishan
Public Library has planned a slew of exciting events for its month-long birthday celebrations.
Turn to page 17 for highlights such as a guitar performance and a talk on personality types.
Carpe diem and see you at the libraries!
Editor:
Shanshan Chen
Scan this to visit GO Library
SEPTEMBER 2016 // www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
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Arts Feature: Silver Arts
1 – 25 September 2016
Silver Arts is a national platform organised by the National Arts Council (NAC) that
advocates the meaningful possibilities seniors have in the arts. Into its 5th edition,
this year’s festival will take place over four weeks from 1 to 25 September at more than
25 locations island-wide to encourage widespread participation.
[Silver Arts] Silver Memories
17 September
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Programme Zone,
Toa Payoh Public Library
[Silver Arts]
相声剧 “欢喜咖啡店”
(Silver Kopitiam)
3 September
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Auditorium,
Woodlands Regional Library
在一个大家熟悉的“欢喜乐咖
啡店”里，老顾客和店主建立
起亲密的感情，他们日常生动
有趣的对话内容，为人们带来
了欢乐与回忆。演出聚集了本
地活跃杰出的相声演员杨世
彬，黄家强，纪庆荣，苏维胜，
钱翰豪，李城威等人。肯定给
大家带来笑声不断，喜乐满满
的演出！
[Silver Arts] Peranakan Tile
Block Printing
4 September
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
Enjoy the beauty of
Peranakan floor tiles while
learning to make your own
linocut prints! Have fun
printing with colourful inks
onto paper.
Hope, regret, love and
longing. These are the life
stories of graduates from The
Arts House’s Silver Writing
Programme. Come hear
dramatised readings of
precious recollections.
[Silver Arts]
The Silver Chorus
18 September
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
Jurong Regional Library
Move to the music when you
learn the basics of choral
singing and choreography.
[Silver Arts] The Art of
Miniature Furniture Making
4 September
12.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Programme Zone,
library@chinatown
21 September
2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Changi Room,
Tampines Regional Library
Micro-size your furniture
for up-size fun – it’s all in
the detail.
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[Silver Arts] 新风相声工作坊
(Crosstalk Workshop)
10 September
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
library@chinatown
新风相声工作坊让您你在笑声
中认识相声，学习相声，创作相
声。参与工作坊的都是本地著
名的相声演员－杨世彬，黄家
强，纪庆荣，苏维胜！不要错过
这个难得的机会！
[Silver Arts] Ocarina
Workshop: Bridging
Generations
25 September
2.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Programme Zone,
Ocarina House takes you
through how to play this
six-hole ancient instrument
fit for all ages, along with a
‘live’ demo.
Silver Arts Festival
at National
Library Building,
The Plaza
[Silver Arts] Memories –
A Tamil Music Concert
25 September
3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Auditorium,
Take a trip down memory
lane with Tamil films
and tunes from ‘60s
through to the ‘80s.
Mohamed Raffee and the
Vasantham Boys perform
unforgettable songs from
the greatest Tamil movies in
stereophonic splendour.
[Silver Arts] Connections
1-25 September
Level 1,
Seniors and community
artists showcase the fruit
of a collaborative journey,
celebrating strength and
inspiration. Presented by
Tsao Foundation, as part of
enhancing the quality of life
for the elderly through art.
3 & 4 September
2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Relive the Golden Era
11 September
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Tales of 4 Dialects
17 September
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
[Silver Arts]
Remember Me –
Through My Art
Featuring works created
over a three-month period,
view original art pieces
and animation expressing
heartfelt themes. Selected
from three Silver Arts
community art projects held
from April to June this year.
Craft Marathon
10 September
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Exhibitions
1-25 September
The Plaza,
National Library Building
Arts On The Move
Senandung Dari Selatan
Programme in Tamil.
[Silver Arts] My Home,
My Memories, My Journey
Come visit The Plaza at
for unique and exciting
programmes happening
throughout the four weeks
of the festival! Do check out
silverarts.nac.gov.sg for
more information.
5-27 September
Level 2,
Ang Mo Kio Public Library
Yesterday Once More
Appreciate a range
of artworks capturing
the imprint of unique
experiences from the
perspectives of persons
with dementia. Brought to
you by Arts & Dementia,
a programme of the
Alzheimer’s Disease
Association.
Handshake Dance
18 September
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
24 September
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Remembering P. Ramlee
25 September
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Priority will be given to
participants aged 50 years
and above for all Silver
Arts workshops.
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RE:SOUND by Art Fresco
Presents … Music of
the Caribbean
17 September
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Auditorium,
VAT Open Stage:
Little Orchestra of Horror
Oct, +6.45 pm – 8 pm,
Jaime Wong
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Song
Auditorium,
Calligraphy
Performance Sway to the enchanting
11 Oct, 4.30 pm – 5.15
pm,
Woodlands Regional rhythms
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3 September
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of thrills music, and
Join singer-songwriter,
Jaime
Pinhole Photography
discover the evolution of this
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Glass Orchestra brings
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2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
performance featuring
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life,
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Workshop: and sound effects. No registration required.
No registration required.
No apps needed for making 5.40pm – 6.00pm
[Art Fresco] Caribbean
this age-old camera.
Turn
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Indie Artiste –
Music Workshop with
a small box into a pinhole
Get ready for a oneA
curious
phenomenon
in
the Pan Cats
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of-a-kind performance
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the Mandarin music
market singing and
modern photography.
combining
18 September
ARTS
&
CULTURE
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19 Oct, 2 pm – 3 pm,Japanese calligraphy.
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
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adults.
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adults.
otherwise stated.
Library Board will co-organise a wide range of
engaging arts programmes at our three regional
Please register at the library e-kiosks, or through
libraries for people to come together to participate
our website www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
and enjoy the arts in their neighbourhood.
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Arts Listing
PERFORMING ARTS
– Ben Johnson, Preface to
the First Folio
Wandering minstrels take
you into the action of
Shakespeare’s beloved
scenes with lyrical lines ‘live’
and loud. No registration
required.
Sentimental hits and
classical favourites fill the air
with an evening featuring
the humble harmonica
performed in masterful
energy. No registration
required.
[Ticket to the Moon]
Folktales Alive:
The Magical Lotus Lantern
(宝莲灯)
Double Bill – Shakespeare
and Family
3 September
11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Programme Zone,
Anglo-Chinese School
Independent Stage presents
a rollicking Pyramus and
Thisbe, the play-within-aplay from Shakespeare’s
A Midsummer Night’s
Dream. Then, switch gears
for Family, an original short
exploring social pressures
upon the family and lonely
elderly. A full complement
for the heart and head
awaits. No registration
required.
Double Bill – Peer Pressure
and Expectations
3 September
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Programme Zone,
Jurong West Public Library
Dive into the pressures
surrounding the young.
Two original skits highlight
growing pains with friends,
family and society. Students
from Assumption English
School shed light on this
universal theme.
The Immortal Bard
3 September
2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Programme Zone,
Soule of the Age!
The applause! delight!
The wonder of our stage!
3 September
4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Programme Zone,
Watch the tale of forbidden
love, magical 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
goddess punished for falling
in love with a mere mortal.
Touchstyle Guitar:
What, Why and How
17 September
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Programme Zone,
Queenstown Public Library
Nope, you’re not seeing
double. Watch as Daniel
Purnomo demonstrates the
special skill of playing two
guitars at the same time.
This veteran performer,
visionary guitarist and
conceptor, pulls it off
effortlessly for a bit of truly
astounding music.
Magic of Hulusi Workshop
17 September
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
library@chinatown
RE:SOUND:
Music of the Caribbean
10 September
4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Square Garden,
Central Public Library
Sway to the enchanting
rhythms of irresistible
Calypso music, and
discover the evolution of this
iconic genre: from its birth
in Trinidad and Tobago to
becoming the signature
sound of the Caribbean.
PhilHarmonica Ensemble
Performance
The Hulusi (葫芦丝), also
known as the Cucurbit flute,
is a tribal folk instrument of
the Yi tribe in China, known
for its unrelenting, yet soft
and moody tone. Find out
all about this instrument
and pick up some playing
techniques for beginners.
For ages 13 and above.
Take-home instruments will
be provided.
10 September
6.00 pm – 6.45 pm
Open Stage,
library@esplanade
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VISUAL ARTS
Speech Bubble
Blend technical and
creative choices to portray
the most evocative of shots.
Learn to tell the story behind
the face with just the
right pose.
For ages 15 and above.
Required: Fully charged
camera and memory card.
Various dates & venues
Couldn’t make it to ComicCon? Well, the good news
is Speech Bubble is much
nearer. Head down to
Central Public Library for
a jam-packed roster of
special events celebrating
the love of comics over
an entire month. Creators,
enthusiasts and agencies
come together for insider
seminars and topical talks
with displays featuring
collector’s items and
recommended books. Feel
the buzz at the exhibition
of original works. Artist,
writer, parent, teacher,
child, illustrator, collector,
professional – everyone’s
invited!
Still Life Acrylic Painting
for Beginners
4 September
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
17 September
3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Activity Room,
Yishun Public Library
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.
It’s a Snap!
Taking Better Portraits
10 September
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
Serangoon Public Library
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Tatting Tales:
Artistry in the Thread
24 September
2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Programme Zone,
Create lace crafts
according to your
whims and fancy. From
its European heyday in
the mid-19th century to
today’s modern appeal,
learn all about stitches,
knots, threads and tools for
making a variety of intricate
tatted lace.
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:
For ages 21 and
above only.
书法工作坊
Chinese Calligraphy
Workshop
25 September
2.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
让我们带您走入书法世界，了
解更多书法的知识，并且亲自
动手挥毫。
工作坊将以华语讲解，适合成
人和年长人士，入场免费。由
于名额有限，请到任何图书馆
内的资讯服务站或浏览
报名。
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
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.
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The Golden Circle
7.00 pm – 8.45 pm
Programme Zone,
Marine Parade Public Library
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Activity Room,
Geylang East 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.
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.
More information is available at
Roger Jenkins’ website:
www.rogerjenkins.com.sg/storyline.html.
To register, please email
[email protected].
SAT
* Please note that this is not a ‘regular’
storytelling session for those who prefer
to simply sit and listen.
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(Yidu Reading Club)
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
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分享读书会
Share Read Chinese Reading Club
10.30 am – 12.00 pm
Amazon Room,
你喜欢阅读中文书吗？我们诚意邀请您来参加我
们的阅读分享会。每个月的第一个星期三，我们
都会介绍不同的书，进行讨论，分享阅读心得。
欢迎您加入我们的读书会。
THU
壹度书会
WED
The Story Line
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碧山乐龄读书会
Chinese Seniors Reading Club
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.
3.30 pm – 5.00 pm
Programme Zone,
Bishan 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！
Take part in monthly book discussions with a group
of enthusiastic senior citizens. Share how each book
relates to your memorable experiences and improve
your Mandarin conversational skills.
Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated.
Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.
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AfterWords by Ethos Books
Thangameen Readers Club
7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Programme Zone,
5.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Programme Zone,
AfterWords is a platform for the public and
literary communities to build ties through
books. By giving opportunities to everyone
to read and discuss books in a conducive
environment, we hope to encourage more
people to pick up the reading habit, and
expose readers to work and writing from the
Singapore community.
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.
SAT
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Writing the City Writers’ Group
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
Writing the City Writers’ Group is a community
of writers committed to the craft of writing.
Our monthly workshops offer participants
writing exercises, guest lectures, and
exposure to literature from both established
and emerging writers.
In creating a group where writers are
encouraged to give and receive feedback on
their work, we aim to give writers the
tools to take their writing forward.
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.
WED
This initiative is supported by Ethos Book
Club. Check out Ethos’ Facebook page for the
latest speaker updates:
www.facebook.com/ethosbooks
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FUNdaMENTALs Reading Club
10.00 am – 11.30 am
Amazon Room,
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.
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Malay in Minutes
6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Activity Room,
SAT
Would you like to converse in Malay with
your friends and neighbours? Join us in this
ongoing book club where we use simple Malay
books as part of learning tools.
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Pseudo Book Club
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Preview Session: Introduction to
Guided Autobiography (GAB)
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
Our golden years are a time for celebration
of our lives – a time to look back and reflect
on our life’s journey as unique individuals.
Guided Autobiography (GAB) provides you
with the framework and tools to reflect on
your life story. Enjoy the process of sharing
and journaling within a supportive group
environment over 8 sessions.
At this preview session, learn what GAB is,
as well as hear from past participants who
have found it a meaningful and enriching
experience.
3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Level 3, Synergy Room,
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.
If you are 50 years old and above, and are
keen to join NLB’s 4th GAB series starting
in October, we welcome you to attend
this Preview Session.
Book Lover’s Club
3.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Multi-Purpose Room,
The Book Lovers’ Club is a reading club
for singles. Focusing on relationships and
inspirational stories, book discussions are held
on a monthly basis. To register, please email
your particulars (name and contact number) to
[email protected].
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Storytelling Club
10.30 am – 12.00 pm
Activity Room,
3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Activity Room,
To celebrate our one-year anniversary, come
join us as we take turns to share a book that
has impacted our lives – be it on relationships,
retirement, financial issues, health and
exercise as well as hobbies, recreation and
travel. If you are interested in these topics,
read and speak English, we welcome you
to join The Next Chapter.
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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The Next Chapter Turns One!
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For adults, but parents are welcome to
bring their children.
The Big Read Meet
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.
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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FRI
6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Multi-Purpose Room,
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Heartlands Book Club is discussing
Louis Fischer’s biography “The Life of
Mahatma Gandhi”
5.00 pm – 6.30 pm
Activity Room,
Bukit Batok Public Library
Louis Fischer was an admirer of Mahatma
Gandhi and a personal friend, a student
of India’s history and philosophy, who has
injected a good deal of this as background for
a better understanding of the extraordinary
career of the man, the leader, the saint.
(Extracted from www.kirkusreviews.com)
Siri
Penulis SG
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.
September 2016
A. Wahab
Hj. Hamzah
DETIK-DETIK PERJALANAN:
CITRA KARYA A. WAHAB HJ. HAMZAH
SEP
17
17 September, Saturday, 2.30pm - 4.30pm
The Pod, Level 16
SAT
*For access to The Pod, please proceed to the lift lobby opposite
the reception counter at Level 1.
Perjalanan panjang A. Wahab Hj. Hamzah, dalam bidang
penulisan menemukan beliau dengan banyak pengalaman
berharga yang sekaligus membentuk peribadi dan
penulisan beliau. Persekitaran sosial dan peribadinya turut
mempengaruhi inti karya-karyanya. Para pencinta
kesusasteraan dijemput untuk lebih mengenali beliau
dalam sesi perkongsian ini, di mana penulis akan berkongsi
pelbagai mutiara ilmu dan pengalamannya bagi menarik
minat kita untuk menikmati karya-karya beliau dan juga
para penulis tempatan yang sealiran dengan
pendekatannya. Dr. Subari Sukaini akan turut mengupas
beberapa aspek pengkaryaan penulis. Sesi ini terbuka
kepada golongan remaja dan dewasa.
ABOUT A. WAHAB HJ. HAMZAH
Abdul Wahab bin Hamzah is also known as A. Wahab Hj.
Hamzah. Born in Damar Laut Island, Singapore, on 2
February 1947, he received a Diploma in Linguistics from
NUS in 1995. He started writing poetry in 1964 and short
stories from 1997. His first short story, Keputusan,
appeared in Berita Minggu in 1997 and a poem was aired on
Bicara Puisi, a Malay radio programme.
He has worked as a language teacher in a secondary
school since 1990 and retired in 2003. He had held posts
as a committee member of KGMS (1990-2002) and
ASAS’50 (1990-2003).
Tidak perlu pendaftaran. Tertakluk pada ruang tempat
duduk yang terhad.
A. Wahab Hj. Hamzah is a prolific author. His published
books include Igau, Tuhan Masih Sayang, Berlalu Sudah
Dukanya, Renungan and Hikmah. Some of his works have
also been translated into Mandarin by Chan Maw Woh. His
collection of short stories, Tuhan Masih Sayang bagged the
consolation prize for Hadiah Sastera 2003.
Tuhan Masih
Sayang:
Antologi Cerpen
(2002)
Berlalu Sudah
Dukanya
(2005)
Hikmah:
di sebalik
keredhaanku di
atas ketentuan
Tuhanku (2015)
Igau:
kumpulan cerpen
(1999)
Call Number:
SING Malay AWA
Call Number:
SING Malay AWA
Call Number:
SING Malay ABD
Call Number:
SING Malay
899.283 AWA
Presented by
Read! Singapore
@PublicLibrarySG
Organised by
Detik-detik
Perjalanan:
Antologi Cerpen
(2012)
Call Number:
Malay
899.283 ABD
Renungan:
kumpulan puisi
(2015)
Call Number:
SING Malay
899.281 ABD
Making Sense of Your Money
10 September, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Multi-Purpose Room,
Bedok Public Library
17 September, 11.30 am – 1.00 pm
Programme Zone,
Clementi Public Library
SAT
Set S.M.A.R.T. financial goals and calculate
how much you need. Develop a budget
through tracking your spending, and learning
how to cut down on expenses and save
regularly using a spending plan. Also find
out how effects of compounding interest can
impact your savings and expenditure.
17
Dollars and Sense
Learning Community
11.00 am – 12.30 pm
Financial literacy is a critical life skill that helps
you make informed, long-term decisions
on your financial well-being. The Dollars
and Sense Learning Community focuses
on sharing key financial literacy topics such
as retirement planning, basic investing,
savings and budgeting. Join us for this
month’s session on Bonds. Topics include an
introduction to bonds, bonds for corporate or
personal finance, and how to analyse bonds
and interest rates.
14
SAT
10 17
SAT
SAT
BUSINESS
24
Introduction to Personal Investing –
Major Financial Products
2.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Activity Room,
Learn about basic investing concepts and
key considerations when investing. Assess
your risk appetite and learn about various
investment strategies, and the features
and risks of major financial instruments.
FRI
01 15
THU
THU
WELLNESS
09
Bending Instead of Breaking
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Programme Zone,
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.
How do we be resilient when everything around
us keeps changing? Setbacks, disappointments,
obstacles, relationship tensions and stresses are a
given. Some people can approach them with poise
and confidence, bouncing back even after being
knocked down by adversity. Others on the other
hand, become overwhelmed, fall apart or suffer from
psychological distress.
Led by HPB’s volunteer Health
Ambassadors, this is a 1-hour session
conducted in English and Mandarin.
Please come in comfortable sports attire.
Navigate life’s challenges and overcome difficulties
through developing the the right attitude, harnessing
inner resources and utilising adaptive coping skills.
Equip yourself to better handle the ups
and downs.
FRI
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。
02
Ageing Gracefully –
Enjoying Quality of Life
7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Swordfish Room,
Bukit Merah Public Library
The ageing process begins the
moment you are born. Learn about
enjoying various stages of adult life
and overcoming crises. Get insights
on nurturing relationships, maintaining
healthy self-esteem and boosting
mental health for seniors. Limited to
40 participants.
SAT
Quick 6 Strength Exercise
10
Learning Differences:
Understanding Dyslexia
10.30 am – 12.00 pm
Swordfish Room,
Dyslexia affects 20,000 primary and secondary school
students in Singapore. Problems in learning to read
and/or spell could be signs of this learning difference
when a child’s overall progress seems at odds with his
or her general ability.
Find out more about how dyslexia affects literacy
development and how parents and educators can work
together with a child to overcome this challenge, including:
•
•
•
•
What is dyslexia?
How to identify signs of dyslexia
Simple tips and strategies for parents and educators
Services by Dyslexia Association
of Singapore (DAS)
Conducted by the Dyslexia Association of Singapore,
a non-profit organisation which works closely with
the Ministry of Education to provide support for
students aged 6 to 16 who have dyslexia.
15
24
Liver Cancer Awareness Health Talk
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Activity Room,
SAT
Learn the facts about liver cancer such as
symptoms, early detection, treatment options
and risk factors.
10
General Cancer Awareness Health Talk
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Activity Room,
Cheng San Public Library
Get an overview of how cancer develops, from
contributory factors to spotting signs. Plus find
out about ways for lowering cancer risk.
16
FRI
SAT
WELLNESS
30
askST@NLB Talk: Could I Have a
Serious Health Problem If I Feel
Perfectly Well?
7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
Imagine,
library@orchard
Hear about the latest in wellness, from fads
to fresh insights, with Salma Khalik, Senior
Health Correspondent from The Straits Times.
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.
陪你看报纸
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
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！
02 17
03
I Can’t Live Without It! –
Engaging the IT & Smartphone
Generation
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Programme Room,
Sembawang Public Library
The facts tell the story. More than 90% of
youths own a smartphone by the time they are
13 years old. 50% of them own at least two or
more gadgets, such as a smartphone, laptop,
tablet or portable audio device. With the
growing prevalence of mobile gadget usage
in Singapore, gain a better understanding of
youths’ mobile habits and learn to connect
with your children more effectively in this
digital age.
For parents of children and teenagers.
SAT
FRI
适合50岁及以上人士参与。
SAT
THU
THU
01 08 15
22 29
THU
THU
THU
OTHER
HAPPENINGS
IDA Labs Equipment Briefing
(3D Printing)
IDA Labs@NLB,
This briefing is compulsory to attend if you
would like to reserve and use the 3D printer in
IDA Labs@NLB. This session will guide you on
how to operate the 3D printer and other safety
aspects of using the equipment in the IDA
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.
17
Understand Basic Health Insurance
Scheme Part 1
3 September
2.00 pm - 3.30 pm
Activity Room,
Understand Basic Health Insurance
Scheme Part 2
03
Parenting Talk @ MPPL: Babywearing
3.30 pm – 6.30 pm
Programme Zone,
Find out more about the trend of babywearing
and learn the importance of wearing your
baby in a comfortable and safe way. Hear from
certified babywearing educators on a range of
topics including:
10 September
2.00 pm - 3.30 pm
Activity Room,
•
•
•
•
•
Take a step-by-step look at evaluating health
insurance and hear about important topics for
your decision-making including:
Includes Q & A and a chance to try different
carriers. Conducted by Babywearing
Singapore. Join their monthly Sling Meet right
after the talk to catch up on the latest
on babywearing.
• Types of health insurance plans: features
and purpose
• Common terms in contracts and
implications
• CPF insurance schemes (MediShield Life)
• Selecting health insurance: one or all?
• How claims are processed
• Choosing a suitable hospital ward
to maximise benefits of your
hospitalisation plan
18
SAT
03 10
SAT
SAT
OTHER
HAPPENINGS
Benefits for parent and child
Ergonomic carriers (T.I.C.K.S. Rule)
Newborn-friendly carriers
Right posture
Babywearing and breastfeeding
Babywearing Singapore was started by a
group of mothers in 2013 to promote safety
and comfort in babywearing. Discover
more at www.facebook.com/groups/
babywearingsg
SAT
07
[乐龄康乐活动]元宵节灯笼制作
9.00 am – 11.30 am
Programme Zone,
Celebrate the splendour of a singsational
performance with members of this choir
who regularly share the joy of music at
school events and concerts.
[BEPL 31st Anniversary]
I Remember Bedok Public Library
08
Artists’ Trading Cards Club
7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
Programme Zone,
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.
FRI
11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Programme Zone,
11.00 am – 4.00 pm
Exhibition Area,
Every ending brings a new beginning. Pen
your beloved memories of fun and learning
at our favourite library on this special
occasion.
10
SAT
THU
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！
此活动是专为50岁及以上人士而
设的。
10
An Enchanting Morning with
the Kuo Chuan Presbyterian
Primary School Choir
SAT
WED
OTHER
HAPPENINGS
24
Community in Bloom
09
11.30 am – 12.30 pm
Activity Zone,
St Gabriel’s Secondary School
Vocal Ensemble
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Programme Zone,
Follow the vocal journey of voices in unison
with an uplifting repertoire.
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!
19
10
Sharing our Stories
12.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Exhibition Area,
Tell us your favourite stories and we’ll
reveal ours. Make a list of must-reads with
recommendations from our eager and
helpful librarians.
All about Mobile Apps
3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Activity Room,
10
A Talk cum Demo on Bonsai Shaping
5.00 pm – 6.30 pm
Programme Zone,
Learn about the art of shaping giants in your
hands with all you need to know about bonsai
such as:
• Using proper tools
• Selecting bonsai plants and what species
to grow
• Aesthetic criteria for shaping bonsai
• Repotting
• Choosing suitable pots and soil
About the speaker:
Mr Lim Keow Wah is a Master Mariner by
profession and has been cultivating bonsai
plants for more than 30 years. He is also the
Vice-President of Singapore Penjing & Stone
Appreciation Society, Chairman of Tanglin
Community Club Bonsai Club and a lecturer
for Nparks bonsai courses.
TUE
Discover useful and convenient functions with
NLB’s Mobile app, and other user-friendly apps
you can access anytime on your smartphone.
Participants are encouraged to bring their
own e-devices for this session.
SAT
SAT
OTHER
HAPPENINGS
13
Creative Crew Talks
7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
Programme Zone,
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, please check out
the Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/CreativeCrewSG
20
17
WED
SAT
OTHER
HAPPENINGS
Standing Up Against Cyber Bullying –
Helping Our Children Overcome the New
World Danger
11.30 am – 1.30 pm
Programme Zone,
Take a stand against cyber bullying. Learn about the
severity and impact of cyber bullying based on real
life case studies. Pick up skills on identifying who the
bully and the bullied might be, and how you can help
children or youths facing this.
21
Digital Art Club @YIPL
7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
Activity Room,
Do you like to doodle, sketch or paint?
Interested in using your digital device to
draw manga characters, paint landscapes or
transform your photos into digital artwork?
24
Programme Zone,
TUE
Learn about various changes to your CPF accounts
when you reach 55. Get a range of important
information on:
• CPF Minimum Sum
• Minimum Sum shortfall
• Features of CPF LIFE
• How to choose CPF LIFE plans
20
SUN
For adults and youths aged 13 and above.
No art experience is required. Please bring
along your own mobile devices.
17
TUE
Activity Room,
SAT
Managing CPF Money for Your Retirement
Here’s your chance to discover techniques
and apps for creating digital art on your
mobile devices. Join our brand-new
volunteer-driven Digital Art Club at Yishun
Public Library and meet other fellow art
enthusiasts. Visit the club’s Facebook
Group (www.facebook.com/groups/
digitalartclubyipl) for more information.
25
Sunday Origami
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Activity Room,
What can you create by simply folding sheets
of paper? Come join us every 4th Sunday to
pick up origami folding techniques and learn
about new styles. Get the opportunity to fold
various interesting models to take home!
This excellent family bonding activity is
suitable for adults and those with children
(aged 4 and above). Children aged 7 and
below will need at least 1 accompanying
adult. Materials are provided.
Lim Kopi, Let’s Talk
11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Programme Zone,
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
This session is facilitated by
Origami Singapore.
21
28
SAT
WED
MOVIE
SCREENINGS
03
故事迷
Thor
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone, Ang Mo Kio Public Library
4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Programme Zone,
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。
The warrior Thor is cast out of the
fantastic realm of Asgard by his father
Odin for his arrogance and sent to
Earth to live among humans. Falling in
love with scientist Jane Foster teaches
Thor many lessons, and he soon
becomes one of the planet’s finest
defenders when disaster approaches.
17
Communities: Travel
and Culture Explorers
SAT
适合中50岁及以上人士参与。
7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Share,
library@orchard
Percy Jackson
& the Olympians:
The Lightning Thief
Now Boarding: Wanderlusters, adventurers and
culture enthusiasts.
4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Programme Zone,
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.
For more information on this session, please
visit www.meetup.com/sgtravelmeet
PG
PG
Percy Jackson discovers he’s the
descendant of a Greek god and that
he has been accused of stealing the
weapon of Zeus, a lightning bolt. He
sets out on an adventure to clear his
name and to settle an ongoing battle
between the gods. This movie is sure to
keep you on the edge of your seats!
22
Bishan Public Library Celebrates
Turning 10!
Special Programmes
More exciting events on www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
St Gabriel’s Secondary School
Guitar Ensemble
3 Sep (Sat) 11am-12pm
Programme Zone
Knowing Me Knowing You
23 Sep (Fri) 6.30pm-8.30pm
Programme Zone
Fantabulous music awaits from the
award-winning performers who have
presented at four Singapore Youth
Festival celebrations. Hear all-time
classics together with contemporary
favourites for a perfect-sounding 10.
Dominance. Influence. Steady.
Conscientious. A DISC profile illustrates
personality traits based on a series of
questions for self-assessment. Find out
what motivates you and how to adapt
your natural responses to conflict and
problems. Open your eyes to bringing
positive change and communication
every day at home and work.
Is It Necessary to Plan for
a Budget?
From Stretched To Pieces
To Finding Balance
16 Sep (Fri) 7pm-8pm
Programme Zone
30 Sep (Fri) 6.30pm-8.30pm
Programme Zone
Take control of what you spend when
you track your expenses, along with ups
and downs. Learn the difference between
regular and irregular, and expected and
unexpected costs. Care for your needs
and enjoy little luxuries with your guiding
plan month by month, year after year.
Get off that tightrope where demands
push us without an end in sight. Reflect
upon your true priorities and strategise to
accomplish both personal and professional
goals. Have it all through doing the right
thing, at the right place, at the right time.
Adapted from MoneyAct by Society for
WINGS, a non-profit organisation which
promotes active ageing for women.
Brought to you by Family 365,
an initiative of Families for Life,
started in 2006 to enhance wellbeing for today’s families.
Program mes to look out for in
Central / Downtown Region
THU
01
SAT
陪你看报纸
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
SAT
03
Craft Marathon
2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
The Plaza,
壹度书会
(Yidu Reading Club)
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
St Gabriel’s Secondary
School Guitar Ensemble
11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Programme Zone,
SUN
04
SAT
[Silver Arts] 新风相声工作坊
(Crosstalk Workshop)
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
library@chinatown
Senandung Dari Selatan
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
The Plaza,
[Silver Arts] Peranakan Tile
Block Printing
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
Craft Marathon
2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
The Plaza,
Writing the City
Writers’ Group
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
An Enchanting Morning with
the Kuo Chuan Presbyterian
Primary School Choir
11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Programme Zone,
SUN
11
Relive the Golden Era
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
The Plaza,
08
陪你看报纸
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
Artists’ Trading Cards Club
7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
Programme Zone,
09
Bending Instead of Breaking
7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Programme Zone,
St Gabriel’s Secondary
School Vocal Ensemble
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Programme Zone,
10
It’s a Snap! Taking
Better Portraits
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
ARTS
READ
THU
FRI
16
Is It Necessary to Plan
for a Budget?
7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Programme Zone,
SAT
17
[Silver Arts] Silver Memories
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Programme Zone,
Tales of 4 Dialects
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
The Plaza,
BUSINESS
WELLNESS
iKnow iPads & Social Communications
(2-session course)
14 & 15 September, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Programme Zone,
THU
[Silver Arts]
My Home, My Memories, My Journey
Level 1, The Plaza,
24
25
Remembering P. Ramlee
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
The Plaza,
28
The Big Read Meet
6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Multi-Purpose Room,
Communities: Travel and
Culture Explorers
7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Share,
library@orchard
OTHER
HAPPENINGS
For more information and programme registration,
please visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
29
FRI
The Donors Gallery
Level 10, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library,
Singapore Literary Pioneers
Level 11, Promenade,
30
陪你看报纸
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
askST@NLB Talk:
Could I Have a Serious Health
Problem If I Feel Perfectly Well?
7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
Imagine,
library@orchard
SAT
03
[Silver Arts]
相声剧 “欢喜咖啡店”
(Silver Kopitiam)
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Auditorium,
SAT
17
RE:SOUND by Art Fresco
Presents … Music of
the Caribbean
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Auditorium,
The Immortal Bard
2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Programme Zone,
for Beginners
3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Activity Room,
[Art Fresco] Song + Calligraphy Yishun Public Library
Performance and Workshop
SUN
Programme Zone,
Performance:
5.00 pm – 5.30 pm
[Art Fresco] Caribbean Music
Workshop:
Workshop with the Pan Cats
5.40 pm – 6.00 pm
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Programme Zone,
18
书法工作坊
Chinese Calligraphy
Workshop
2.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
WED
A Nation Built on Trust, A World
of Opportunities
1 August – 31 October 2016
From Books to Bytes:
The Story of the National Library
Level 5, Promenade,
FRI
30
From Stretched to Pieces
to Finding Balance
6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Programme Zone,
northern Region
23
Handshake Dance
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
The Plaza,
SUN
[Silver Arts]
Remember Me – Through My Art
Level 2,
THU
From the Stacks
30 January – 25 September 2016
Level 10, Gallery,
22
Knowing Me Knowing You
6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Programme Zone,
SAT
iKnow电子娱乐与资源 (共两堂课)
29 & 30 September, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Silver Infocomm Junction,
Ongoing
[Silver Arts] Connections
Level 1,
21
陪你看报纸
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
FRI
iKnow Social Communications
(2-session course)
21 & 22 September, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Silver Infocomm Junction,
Exhibitions
20
Preview Session:
Introduction to Guided
Autobiography (GAB)
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
15
陪你看报纸
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone,
6 & 7 September, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Programme Zone,
18
13
Creative Crew Talks
7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
Programme Zone,
苹果iPad平板电脑与娱乐资源程序 (共两堂课)
Lim Kopi, Let’s Talk
11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Programme Zone,
General Cancer Awareness
Health Talk
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Activity Room,
16
COMPUTER COURSES
Yesterday Once More
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
The Plaza,
tue
TUE
SAT
SUN
PhilHarmonica Ensemble
Performance
6.00 pm – 6.45 pm
Open Stage,
library@esplanade
碧山乐龄读书会
Chinese Seniors Reading Club
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5.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Square Garden,
S e p t e m be r 2 0
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library@chinatown
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library@chinatown
THU
10
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07
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Activity Room,
SAT
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10.30 am – 12.00 pm
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14
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10.00 am – 11.30 am
Amazon Room,
21
24
Introduction to Personal
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Financial Products
2.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Activity Room,
SUN
25
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2.30 pm – 4.30 pm
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3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Auditorium,
TUE
27
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28
故事迷
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29
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01
THU
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02
SAT
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
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15
17
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for Beginners
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10
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10.30 am – 12.00 pm
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11.30 am – 12.30 pm
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All about Mobile Apps
3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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A Talk cum Demo
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Standing Up Against Cyber
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九月份iPad班课程表
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网络娱乐就在弹指间。除了教导学员如何使
用网际网络搜寻音乐、电影及网络游戏之
外，您也能学习如何借阅NLB的电子书和阅
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6. NLB reserves the right to postpone the courses.
Cyberspies: The Secret History of
Surveillance, Hacking, and Digital Espionage
BOOK
REVIEW
“T
he Computer was born to spy”
so begins Corera’s fascinating
and chilling book on the
relationship between computers and man,
between governments and citizens, and
between nations – in peace and at war.
Corera is a journalist who has been spying
on computers for a long time.
The book covers the birth of the computer
through the efforts of Alan Turing and Tommy
Flowers. It tells the story of the birthplace and
midwives of the computer. One of Turing’s
crucial inquiries was whether instructions can
be fed into machines in the same way as data.
Corera moves on to the use of computers in
espionage and spy-hunting. He describes
how Britain initiated but let slip the lead in the
sphere of computer development and high-tech
espionage, allowing America to assume its
dominance in this area.
Before he comes to the rise of China and the
digital Dragon, Corera tells the story of cyber
war and attacks on government computers.
The story of the 1988 attack on the National
Computer Security Center (NCSC) is an
incredible one that seems to be more fiction
than fact; but once we are reminded it was real
the chill becomes hair-raising. The man who
unleashed an ‘immortal’ worm into the NCSC’s
computer system is none other than Robert
Morris, who goes by the same name as his
father. The senior Morris was then the Chief
Scientist of NCSC.
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Corera writes about the challenge China poses
in the realm of espionage, disabusing his
readers of the image of the old school ‘James
Bond’ spies. He warns that “it is a mistake when
trying to grasp Chinese cyber espionage to
attempt to make it conform to a world it does
not inhabit”. He explains that in the West, spying
“is a specialised, professional discipline which
is kept as secret as possible” whereas “the
distinction between intelligence and information
is less clearly defined” in China.
And then, the danger that lurks – the Americans
and Israelis unleashed Stuxnet, crippling an
Iranian uranium enrichment plant. This was a
stupendous exercise. “How did the Stuxnet
code get into the Iranian computers when those
computers were not connected to the Internet?
But the point is that Stuxnet is now in the open.
Others will follow.”
But in the 1990s, it seemed for a while that
times might have been hard for spies. The end
of the Cold War removed the old enemy. It also
coincided with the digital revolution and, as
one American senator proclaimed, he found
out more from CNN than a National Security
Agency (NSA) briefing. This almost led to a
decline in spying when the American and British
governments implemented financial cuts on
their espionage and security agencies. This was
the era of the optic fibre. By 2015, 90 per cent
of the world’s data was transmitted through this
cable. It is the modern era’s telegraph.
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It can be seen, perhaps not at once, but on
hindsight, how private enterprises can benefit
and spur further growth in the use of cyber
technology for harmless spying. “Harmless” did
we say? American Express, Corera tells us, was
a pioneer user of data in this way. It bought data
“to crunch through purchasing patterns and
understand customer habits” and that enabled
Amex to send “targeted offers on people’s
billing envelopes which led to an increase in
card spending”.
If all that does not scare the reader, Corera goes
on to tell us how Google soon got into the act,
and realising that “there were riches in this”, it
“developed its own email system . . . which it
uses to scan people’s communications to target
advertising better”. This is how machines talking
to machines result in people being led by the
nose to the altar of the advertiser. And as early
as 2004, even Google executives realised that
the vast amount of data they possess will drive
the NSA to ecstasy.
All that data was not mined from secret
sources or in secrecy. A network chart can be
built from a person’s Facebook profile. It is all
about cross-referencing. It is easy when you
have the data; and data is all there. If the NSA
represents the state’s interests, Corera brings
up both the pros and cons of the state’s use of
cyber technology. The state can track specific
cell phones that are geared to be used as
detonators of bombs. Yet it can also use the
same cyber system and technology to spy on
all and sundry, which, in peacetime, includes
its own citizens. That brings us to Corera’s final
chapters – on encryption, accountability, and
exposure – where he discusses the exciting
story of Edward Snowden and the fallout from
his disclosures.
Finally, Corera tells us where the future
battleground will be – encryption. There will
be a tussle between the state and individuals
exemplified by people like Snowden. Corera
writes that for people like Snowden, “encryption
had the power to bind the state and the power
to bind the individual, altering the fundamental
balance of power between the two. The state
and its spies, unsurprisingly, did not want to
be bound”. Ultimately, it becomes the familiar
tussle of modern life – security versus privacy.
The more innocent people are killed, the more
votes security will garner.
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The Sympathizer
BOOK
REVIEW
T
he Sympathizer is the enigmatic title
of a poignant story of a war named
the Vietnam War by the Americans,
and the American War by the Vietnamese.
It is a strange kind of war in which, Nguyen
observes, its history has been written by the
vanquished, not the victor. This book is a
gripping tale with many parts that may be fact
rather than fiction. The reader will not know.
Who does, in such stories?
The story is narrated by a man who is known
only as the Captain. He is the aide-de-camp of
a South Vietnamese general known in the book
as the General. The General is in charge of a
security unit known as the Special Branch but
does not know that his trusted aide, the Captain,
is a double agent who takes orders from a North
Vietnamese Commandant. The Captain is a
bastard, born of a Vietnamese woman and an
American Catholic priest. As an ‘Amerasian’ he
does not look fully Oriental, nor fully Occidental.
That has its advantages as the story unfolds, but
he is also “forever caught between worlds and
never knowing where he belongs”. The Captain
adores his mother but disdains his hypocritical
father.
The Captain grew up with two friends, Bon and
Man. They swore a secret allegiance as blood
brothers in the midst of the war. Bon’s father was
killed by the North Vietnamese and he swears
revenge. Man and the Captain, on the other
hand, feel that the fate of their country depends
on them becoming revolutionaries.
The story takes off rapidly from the imminent fall
of Saigon to the Communists. The fast, exciting
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account from the Captain’s perspective involves
the evacuation of the General and a list of South
Vietnamese that the Captain has to help prepare.
When the evacuation by American airplanes
begins, desperation and danger rain on the
evacuees from all directions and in all manner of
forms, from demands of bribes to the screaming
rockets from the advancing Communists. In the
dramatic last moments, Bon loses his wife and
young child. He becomes even more embittered.
His grief is indescribable. It is a grief that can
only compare to that the Captain feels for his
part in not saving a female Communist agent
from torture because that would have revealed
his allegiance to the Communists.
Eventually arriving in California, with the General
and the General’s family – his wife, known
only as Madame, and his daughter Lana – the
Captain finds a former professor of his, Avery
Hammer, and gets his help in obtaining a
scholarship. He falls in love with a JapaneseAmerican lady, Sofia Mori, who is the professor’s
secretary. The Captain has a difficult time
settling into this new and intriguing country. His
heart, partially enamoured by the people there,
continues to be bound to his homeland, Vietnam.
He finds an old friend, Son Do (now known
as Sonny) who has settled in America and
now works as a journalist. The paths of
Sofia, Sonny, the Captain, and the General
become enmeshed. The General starts a
small business but soon, with encouragement
from a Congressman and his old US Army
handler, Claude, the General raises a counterrevolutionary army with the objective of returning
to fight in Vietnam. News of this clandestine
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Call No. English GEO
army spreads, much to the annoyance of the
General who believes that it is Sonny’s work.
Just as he had suspected a traitor among them
when they first arrived in America, the General
orders the Captain to have, first, the traitor,
then Sonny, killed. The traitor is identified as the
crapulent Major, who the Captain knows is not;
but again, like with the female agent, the Captain
cannot save him without blowing his own cover.
Sonny, too is another innocent casualty in the
war that does not seem to end. Although Sonny
has won over Sofia, the Captain bears him no
enmity. But what is he to do?
Life among the Americans is not easy. The
Captain finds himself thrown into a movie
production of the Vietnam War. It is called The
Hamlet. The captain discovers the American
director’s chauvinistic attitude and becomes a
victim of his arrogance and venom – but
he survives.
The story quickens to the stage where the
General’s revolutionary army returns to Vietnam
through Laos. The Captain, who has been
keeping his Vietnamese counterparts informed
throughout, becomes emotionally torn when Bon
volunteers to fight. The Captain vows to save
Bon. He does not know how, but he knows that
he must return with Bon. Man warns the Captain;
in fact, he orders the Captain not to return to
Vietnam. The Captain disobeys this order. He
has too much guilt. As he once said of himself
that after his conscience, his liver is the most
abused part of his body.
Part of the intrigue towards the end of his story,
is his growing romantic relationship with Lana,
the General’s daughter. Does the General know?
How will this affect the Captain’s mission?
Can he save Bon? This is a story in which one
can learn, like the Captain, to “soak oneself in
sadness, then rinse oneself in hope”.
Nguyen has written a non-fiction historical
memoir of the Vietnam War entitled Nothing Ever
Dies: Vietnam and the Memory of War. Readers
who enjoy The Sympathizer are likely to be
enthralled by Nguyen’s second book.
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SUGGESTED
READINGS
You can check the availability of these titles
via our online catalogue at www.nlb.gov.sg
Beautiful Hands
Author: Kathryn Otoshi
Publisher: Novato, CA: Blue Dot Press, 2015
Call No.: English Junior Lending Picture Book 751.49 OTO
Did you know that you can create great works of art with your palms?
Beautiful Hands is a book that will delight preschoolers and their
parents or caregivers. With a simple sheet of paper and some paint,
you and your wards can use coloured handprints to form shapes and objects limited only by
your imaginations. The projects featured will enhance your child’s creativity and keep them
entertained for hours!
Contributed by Johan Abd Rahman
In the Unlikely Event
Author: Judy Blume
Publisher: London: Picador, 2015
Call No.: English BLU
Historical fiction buffs might want to pick up In the Unlikely Event,
which was nominated for Best Historical Fiction for the Goodreads
Choice Awards 2015. A hauntingly beautiful story, it is inspired by actual
events in author Judy Blume’s home town where three airplane crashes
occurred in 1952.
The story revolves around the life of Miri Ammerman, a 15-year-old girl growing up in Elizabeth,
New Jersey, in the 1950s. Plane travel for the masses was possible and new then – everyone
was excited about travelling to novel and faraway places. Life was perfect . . . until three planes
fell from the sky in the space of three months, killing neighbours and friends and leaving
gashing scars in the lives of the community.
The tragedies brought the community closer together but also revealed gaping holes in
seemingly perfect families. Friendships were torn apart; families fearing for their lives left their
home town which had earned itself the reputation of being the ‘Plane Crash City’. And through
these tragedies, Miri learns that life will always find a way, a new beginning, no matter what the
circumstances may be.
Contributed by Angela Chen
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READINGS
A Village Remembered: Kampong Radin Mas,
1800s-1973
Author: Ibrahim Tahir
Publisher: Singapore: OPUS Editorial Pte Ltd, 2013
Call number: Adult Lending SING English 959.57 VIL
From school days to weddings and food, A Village Remembered
transports us back on a journey through one of the oldest Malay
kampongs in Singapore. Far from being an ordinary kampong,
Kampong Radin Mas had a rich heritage and social history. This book tells of legends of
how Radin Mas began and traces its evolution from a kampong into a developed residential
area. Former residents recount stories of a warm community spirit and their memories of
childhood kampong adventures. A Village Remembered also lovingly documents artefacts
from Kampong Radin Mas such as photographs, recipes, and early kitchen tools used; it is
a veritable treasure trove of nostalgia.
Contributed by Norah Ismail
Modern Romance
Author: Aziz Ansari and Eric Klinenberg
E-book
Modern Romance expounds on the complexity of dating in current
times, where our options are broadened – and made even more
complicated – by the rise of social media, texting and online dating.
Co-written by a stand-up comedian and a sociologist, this book is packed with punchlines
but is also backed by research. Stand-up comedian Ansari drew material for the book from
personal real-life anecdotes, from people who attended his focus group discussions, and
even from a discussion thread he started on the Internet.
The most interesting part of the book focuses on the differences in the dating cultures of
Tokyo, New York and Buenos Aires. While some of the concepts introduced in this book
are certainly not new, Modern Romance will help you realise that you are not alone in your
experiences.
Contributed by Eunice Ang Xue Ting
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READINGS
100 Kiat Praktis Sehat di Usia Senja
Penulis: Husain Suitaatmadja
Penerbit & Tahun Penerbitan: Jakarta: Elex Media Komputindo, 2013
Nombor Panggilan: Malay 612.68 SUI - [HEA]
“Apakah pentingnya hidup sihat?”
Adakah hidup sihat itu hanya semata-mata dari aspek fizikal sahaja?
Ataupun kesihatan itu merujuk kepada kededua aspek luaran dan
dalaman? inilah antara soalan-soalan yang dikupas oleh penulis buku ini.
Hidup sihat amat penting terutama pada usia senja. Menurut penulis, masalah kesihatan
dapat dielakkan ketika usia senja jika kita menjaga diri dengan penuh prihatin dengan
mengamalkan gaya hidup sihat seperti sering bersenam, menjaga permakanan kita,
mempunyai sikap positif serta sentiasa bersyukur atas segala kurniaan Ilahi. Pendekatan
ini dapat meningkatkan lagi mutu kehidupan seseorang yang merangkumi kesejahteraan
dalaman dan luaran diri.
Buku ini dibahagikan kepada 10 bab dan dalam setiap satu mengandungi sepuluh bahagian
khusus. Penulis memulakan buku ini dengan memperkenalkan pembaca kepada prinsipprinsip dan juga budaya tertentu yang dapat diamalkan pembaca. Antara contoh-contoh ini
termasuk memiliki teman yang dapat berkongsi tentang perihal kesihatan, memiliki hobi
atau kegemaran seperti berkebun, dan juga senang meningkatkan amalan ibadah
seperti bersedekah.
Isi-isi dalam buku ini banyak yang bersumber daripada Islam. Kata-kata mutiara dan
nasihat yang bersumber daripada kehidupan tokoh-tokoh Islam, seperti para Nabi, mampu
merangsang keinginan pembaca untuk memperbaiki gaya hidup ke arah kebaikan. Buku
ini turut menggalakkan kita untuk bertafakur tentang kehidupan lantas mempersiapkan diri
untuk meniti usia senja dengan lebih sempurna lagi bermakna.
Penggunaan bahasa Indonesia dalam penghasilan buku ini bukan hambatan bagi pembaca
Melayu secara umumnya. Gaya bahasa penulis tetap ringkas dan mudah difahami. Ia amat
sesuai untuk dimanfaat setiap lapisan usia, tidak kira golongan tua ataupun yang muda.
Diulas oleh: Masturah Abdul Halim
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SUGGESTED
READINGS
忽必烈大帝
作者: 饶伙发
出版社与年份：新加坡：玲子传媒私人有限公司，2014
索书号: Chinese ROHF
小说主角尹志平本是花刺子模国的小王子。后来，他的祖国被蒙古人所
灭，国王全家投河自尽，而他侥幸被中原全真教的丘处机所救。尹志平拜
丘处机为师，练了一身好武功。之后他来到了中原，开始聚集人马，准备
推翻蒙古统治。
小说的历史内容大致真实，演绎了忽必烈蒙古大帝的生平。作品结合了武侠故事和元朝历史，除
了精彩的武林对决，同时也能认识到忽必烈的政治手腕和军事谋略。
编写：杨钦力 (Yang Qinli)
儿童美劳创意王：边玩边学，轻松培养专注力与创造力
作者: Alis Li
出版社与年份: 新北市: 教育之友文化，2014
索书号: Chinese 745.5083 LA - [REC]
偶尔心血来潮的时候，是否会想做一些手工艺品来疏解一下积累
已久的压力呢？不妨参考一下由美术老师Alis所编写的《儿童美劳
创意王》。这本工具书以简单易懂的文字与图片来教导读者制作不
简单的创意作品，是个适合各个族群与年龄层的美劳入门宝典。书中所提到的手工艺品大约
有四十种，分五大种类。有逗趣可爱的咩咩羊、缤纷色彩的糖果屋、永不凋謝的花朵、美丽大
方的手环和小巧玲珑的俄罗斯娃娃家族等等。而且，每个作品的制作程序也绝不超过五个步
骤！如果你想在闲暇之余轻松地制作一些可爱的手工艺品，那不妨翻翻这本书来寻找一些灵
感吧！
编写：林雪婷 (Benita Lim)
33
SUGGESTED
READINGS
2014
Tamil 791.028092 CUP - [ART]
(Dilip Kumar)
34
SUGGESTED
DVDs
Hippo vs. Croc
Publisher: United States: National Geographic, 2014
Call No.: AV English 597.982 HIP
National Geographic gives us a close-up look at the brutal battle
of survival between two of the most aggressive and ferocious river
inhabitants – the hippopotamus and the crocodile. Each uses its
own survival strategies to compete for food and territory, and protect
their young. Hippo vs. Croc is an exciting, action-packed video
that explores the natural habitats, behaviours, physical adaptations
and complex interactions of the hippopotamus and crocodile. The
extraordinary direction and stunning videography will enchant viewers and leave them in awe.
Contributed by Azizah Osman
A Will for the Woods
Publisher: New York, New York: First Run Features, 2014
Call No.: AV English 393.1 WIL
A Will for the Woods is a documentary that follows cancer-stricken
psychiatrist Dr Clark Wang on his journey in advocating natural burials
to minimise a burial’s impact on the environment. What objectively
begins as an exploration into an environmentally-favourable method of
entombment turns into a more personal journey about the life Wang has
led, the type of person he has turned out to be, and the legacy he wants
to leave behind.
In spite of its grim subject matter, A Will for the Woods is a thought-provoking film that will
inspire you to contemplate on how personal decisions can affect the overall environment.
Wang’s passion for his cause and the constant conversations about mortality and the
inevitability of our end also highlight the film’s most important message of all: to live boldly
and meaningfully even in the face of death.
Contributed by Siti Fatimah
35
SUGGESTED
DVDs
Twice Upon a Time
Publisher: Burbank, CA: Warner Home Video, 2015
Call No.: AV English 791.4372 TWI - [ART]
Twice Upon a Time takes place in three worlds: Frivoli, the home of sweet
dreams; Murkworks, the factory of nightmares; and the human world
of Din. Every night, Greensleeves, the ruler of Frivoli, delivers pleasant
dreams to the Rushers (humans) of Din with the help of his little workers,
the Figmen of Imagination. Meanwhile, Synonamess Botch, the ruler
of Murkworks, sends out his vultures to drop nightmare bombs on the
sleeping Rushers.
The battle between dreams and nightmares unfolds when Botch succeeds in imprisoning
Greensleeves and the Figmen in an evil plot to unleash a torrent of nightmares upon the
Rushers. It is now up to two misfit inhabitants of Frivoli – Ralph and Mumford – who have
unwittingly assisted Botch, to set things right.
Wild and wacky, Twice Upon a Time is an animated spoof of fairy tales that is sure to delight
the entire family as unlikely heroes fight to save the day and dreams!
Contributed by Chu Wan Xin
36
Bek, bek, kambing,
have you
any wool?
A. W. Hamilton gives familiar
English nursery rhymes a
delightful Malayan spin in Haji’s
Book of Malayan Nursery Rhymes.
Published in 1939, the collection
contains a hundred popular English
rhymes translated into Malay.
Find out how the rest of Bek, bek,
kambing goes and check out other
rare documents and publications on
display!
Extended till 25 Sep 2016
Gallery, Level 10
12.30 pm – 1.30 pm
The LLiBrary
Many entrepreneurs have wasted time, effort and money
building products and services that nobody wants.
In this talk, the speaker will show you:
About the Speaker:
08
Tech Entrepreneurs Series
@The LLiBrary: Elevator Pitch
12.30 pm – 1.30 pm
The LLiBrary
Every start-up, regardless of how innovative their
ideas are, needs to move fast to stay ahead.
The 2nd of our 3-part series aims to empower
entrepreneurs with essential skills on the Elevator
Pitch, with topics on:
4.30 pm – 5.30 pm
The LLiBrary
A happy and peaceful mind goes
hand in hand with a relaxed physical
state. Find out more about achieving
a balance between mental and
physical well-being through yoga.
Come hear from Hatha Yoga
instructor Ms Ong Ju Lee about
Mindful Yoga with topics on:
• The connection between mind,
body and breath
• Mindfulness – focusing body and
breath on the present
• Simple breathing exercises to
ease anxiety
• Body Scan exercise for
relaxation
Talk includes hands-on gentle and
easy-to-do chair stretches.
About the speaker:
Ju Lee teaches at Awareness
Place Well-Being Centre and
Indigo Flow Space with over 10
years of experience. She works
with individuals, groups and even
seniors. For more, visit www.
indigoflowyogaspace.com.
sg/#!teachers/ci35
PROGRAMMES
THU
Kenny Lew, Founder and CEO, Entreport Asia Pte Ltd,
has been an innovation and enterprise professional in
the last 16 years in public and private sectors.
Currently, he runs his own entrepreneurship
training programmes.
09
Wellness Friday@The LLiBrary:
Mindful Yoga – Freeing the Mind
from Restlessness, Anxiety
and Fear
National Librar y Presents:
• An easy method to develop your
business model
• Determine whether your idea will work
• Minimise unnecessary risks and resources
FRI
THU
01
How to Turn Your Innovative Idea
into a Viable Business
• Getting your target audience to understand your
message in 3 seconds or less
• Why articulation and storytelling matters
in pitching
About the speaker:
Wong Woei Fuh, Ph.D. (University of Manchester), is
the Consultant for Innovative Education Services Pte.
Ltd. His consultancy work focuses on blended
learning pathways, research & innovation
best practices and go-to-market planning for
technology startup.
39
THU
THU
29
Word-of-Mouth Marketing
for Businesses
12.30 pm – 1.30 pm
The LLiBrary
12.30 pm - 1.30 pm
The LLiBrary
Join guest speaker, Ida Abdullah as she
shares essential psychology tips on managing
workplace relationship. Get yourself charged to
change your communication style at work and
feel the difference it makes!
Word-of-mouth marketing (WOMM) is
a powerful tool in today’s world of online
customer engagement. How do businesses
ride on WOOM to grow their social
media presence?
About the Speaker:
Join Evangeline Leong as she provides
insights into word-of-mouth marketing.
Discover:
Ida Abdullah, Associate Consultant, The
Speaking Factory, is a graduate of Jack
Canfield’s Train-the-Trainer and certified
DISC Behavioural Consultant. Ida has been
conducting public speaking and life
enrichment workshops using drama
techniques for the past 14 years.
THU
PROGRAMMES
15
How to Manage Work Relationships
through Communication
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• Why it is important and how you can
benefit from it
• WOMM strategies you can use to
scale up your business and social
media profile
About the Speaker
S.U.R.E DIY Series: Brainstorming Ideas
for Creativity & Innovation
2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
The LLiBrary
Discover how to brainstorm and arrive at
innovative ideas that can be further developed
into projects or resolve organisational issues
and challenges. By the end of this workshop,
you will be able to:
Evangeline Leong, founder of Kobe Global
Technologies, has over 10 years of digital
marketing experience under her belt.
Working with diverse digital advertising
tools, she has strategised Search Engine
Marketing (SEM),
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), PayPer-Click (PPC) advertising for the likes of
Red Bull, Volvo and Harley Davidson.
To find out more about her work, visit
GetKobe at https://www.getkobe.com/
• Generate “Wow!” ideas using NLB’s
brainstorming methodology
• Adopt the S.U.R.E. framework in your online
research to support your ideas
• Evaluate information using the AACCO
framework
Compile a simple research report detailing the
ideas and breakthroughs generated during the
workshop. These will be backed up by a list
of references and resources for further
exploration and development of the ideas
into tangible outcomes.
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A Librarian’s
World
Ever wondered what exactly a librarian does? In this
special series of talks, find out what makes our librarians
tick as they share highlights of the National Library.
Date/Time
22 September 2016
Thursday
7.00pm – 8.30pm
Venue
Level 5
Imagination Room
100 Victoria Street
Singapore 188064
Registration
Join our Senior Librarian Juffri Supa’at as
he showcases the National Library’s Malay
literary collection. In particular, he will share
about the published and unpublished works
of two Singapore Malay literary pioneers:
Muhammad Ariff Ahmad and Masuri S.N.
Their works not only form part of
Singapore’s literary heritage, but also
provide insight into the social history of
Singapore during the Japanese Occupation
and the post-war years. They contributed
significantly to the development of Malay
Literature in the region and were founding
members of Angkatan Sasterawan ‘50
(ASAS 50), which triggered a new Malay
literary movement.
About Masuri S.N.
Masuri S.N. is regarded as the father of
modern Malay poetry, or sajak. He
started writing poetry at the age of 14,
covering topics such as the love for
one's country and defending it from
foreign aggression. His literary repertoire
later expanded to include short stories,
essays and plays.
About Muhammad Ariff Ahmad
Muhammad Ariff Ahmad was considered
to be the father of Malay linguistics and
was widely known for his expertise on
Malay language and culture. He had an
impressive body of works ranging from
fiction to children’s books to textbooks
and even wrote scripts for radio and
television. He also contributed essays
and articles to newspapers and journals
and was actively involved in literary and
social activism.
About the Librarian
Juffri Supa’at is a Senior Librarian at the
National Library. He has curated several
exhibitions featuring the works of literary
pioneers such as Masuri S. N.,
Muhammad Ariff Ahmad and Abdul
Ghani Hamid. He has also compiled
poetry selections by Muhammad Ariff
Ahmad and Suratman Markasan.
OCT
AUG
01
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A Nation Built on Trust, A World of Opportunities
Imagine a world where credit card dimensions vary and road signs have different symbols,
how would Singapore fare in a world without a common language called standards?
EXHIBITIONS
Trace Singapore’s developments from our humble beginnings to the flourishing hub we
now are – standards and conformance as a quality infrastructure underpins our social and
economic development. Learn how our infrastructure has made Singapore a trusted hub and
opened global opportunities for local businesses; and continues to shape our home into a
Smart Nation that is ready for the future.
In “The Business of Standards”, see how our home-grown companies use standards
to differentiate themselves from competitors, improve efficiency and gain inroads into
international markets where their products are trusted, safe and of premium quality.
Journey with us in “A Day in a Life with Standards”. Uncover standards in your daily routine
from the moment you awake, till you head to bed. From our homes to our community
and economy, you would be surprised at how standards help make your day safer, more
convenient, and more comfortable.
Presented by SPRING Singapore, a statutory board which helps Singapore companies grow
and promotes internationally-recognised standards.
ONGOING
From Books to Bytes:
The Story of the
National Library
Ongoing
Level 5, Promenade,
“From Books to Bytes:
The Story of the National
Library” tells the story of
the National Library of
Singapore as an integral
part of Singapore’s cultural
and social fabric.
The exhibition traces the
history of the National
Library of Singapore from
1823 till present. Learn
interesting snippets of
the library’s rich history
and how its function has
evolved with the learning
needs of the nation.
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The Donors Gallery
Ongoing
Level 10, Lee Kong Chian
Reference Library,
The Donors Gallery was
set up to display a sample
selection of items donated
to the National Library
with the hope of creating
a sense of rootedness
through the preservation
of local heritage content
and fulfilling the library’s
function of being the
national memory and
repository of Singapore
heritage materials in all
formats. It is also hoped
that more Singaporeans will
be encouraged to donate
their heritage collections to
the National Library.
Singapore Literary
Pioneers
Ongoing
Level 11, Promenade,
The gallery displays the
books, letters, calligraphic
works, manuscripts,
photographs and portraits
of Singapore’s literary
pioneers. Some prominent
writers have also donated
their pens, typewriters
and literary awards. In
addition, visitors can
appreciate audio and
video recordings of the
writers in two multimedia
screens.
LOCATIONS
Central / downtown
Region
BIPL
5 Bishan Place, #01-01
Singapore 579841
CNPL
library@chinatown
133 New Bridge Road, #04-12
Chinatown Point
Singapore 059413
CSPL
90 Hougang Avenue 10,
Hougang Mall, #03-11
CTPL
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
23 Serangoon Central,
#04-82/83 NEX (Level 4R)
Singapore 556083
NL
National Library
EASTERN Region
BEPL
21 Bedok North Street 1
Singapore 469659
GEPL
50 Geylang East Avenue 1
Singapore 389777
MPPL
1 Bukit Batok Central Link,
West Mall #03-01
Singapore 658713
BMPL
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
31 Tampines Avenue 7
Singapore 529620
NORTHERN Region
AMPL
4300 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6
Singapore 569842
SBPL
100 Victoria Street
Singapore 188064
30 Sembawang Drive
Sun Plaza #05-01
Singapore 757713
TPPL
WRL
6 Toa Payoh Central
Singapore 319191
WESTERN Region
BBPL
900 South Woodlands Drive
Woodlands Civic Centre, #01-03
Singapore 730900
YIPL
930 Yishun Avenue 2, #04-01,
Northpoint Shopping Centre
Singapore 769098
Closed for renovations.
Reopens in 2017.
CMPL
3155 Commonwealth Avenue
West, #05-13/14/15
The Clementi Mall
Singapore 129588
JRL
21 Jurong East Central 1
Singapore 609732
JWPL
60 Jurong West Central 3
Singapore 648346
QUPL
53 Margaret Drive
Singapore 149297
Queen’s Cinema, 1982
This 1982 photograph shows the exterior of Queen’s Cinema at Geylang Road.
The façade of the cinema features its name and a movie poster showing the movie
being screened. The cinema, which opened in the early 1930s, is no longer found in
present-day street directories.
Visit eresources.nlb.gov.sg/pictures for more old images of Singapore!
Credit: © Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2016
ISSN 1793-5431 (Print)
ISSN 2010-0027 (Online)

Go Library September 2016

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