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Editor’s Note
Arts
Children’s Specials
Sengkang Public Library Opening
Cheng San Public Library 20th Anniversary
Jurong West Public Library 21st Anniversary
Serangoon Public Library 6th Anniversary
Read and Bond
Jiggle, Read and Rhyme
Recommended Reading
Storytimes
Super Storytastic
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Happy school holidays!
Take a breather from school to recharge your batteries with the March
holidays! While you’re at it, why not swing by the libraries to find out
what’s in store for you?
Moms and Dads — a bonanza of parenting programmes awaits! Learn to
communicate better with your kids, and cultivate reading comprehension
skills and basic music competency in young children. Find out how
you can help your children read and spell better when you attend
Parenting Perspectives: Tips for Raising Successful Kids with Learning
Differences (page 7). Give your kid a leg up with English comprehension
skills in Equipping Your Child with Exam Skills: Reference Tracking in
Comprehension Activities on page 8. Kickstart your little one’s musical
passion with the Parent-Child Music and Movement Workshop (0-5
years) taking place in Bishan and Cheng San public libraries. More details
on pages 9 and 13.
Don’t forget – Sengkang Public Library is reopening on 18th March! The
new address can be found on page 25 and there’s a slew of exciting
programmes to celebrate the occasion, including a guitar performance
of Studio Ghibli film music by SMU students! For a taste of what’s to
come, take a peek at page 12. Cheng San, Jurong West and Serangoon
Public Libraries are also celebrating their 20th, 21st and 6th anniversaries
respectively. Flip to pages 13 – 15 for the themed specials awaiting you!
See you around in the libraries!
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More exciting art programmes can also be found
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[email protected] with the subject “Add me to EDM”.
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email [email protected] with [programme title – library]
as the subject.
Arts N odes
RE:SOUND by Art Fresco presents…Music of the Philippines
26 March, 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Woodlands Regional Library, Auditorium
Hear the beautiful combination of folk and classical music in this Asian/Western mix
by Sari-Sari Philippine Kulintang Ensemble and CLARQuinet clarinet ensemble. Learn
about the unique sounds of traditional instruments and how they complement each
other to work in harmony.
[Art Fresco] Filipino Music Workshop
26 March, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Woodlands Regional Library, Everest Room
Dance along to the music and try your hand at playing the Kulintang (eight-gong
set), Dabakan (drum), Agung (two-bass gong) and more! Pick up
basic rhythms and appreciate how these traditional
instruments are performed together
in a professional ensemble.
Suitable for all ages. Children under
the age of 7 should be accompanied
by an adult.
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Per form i ng A rts
Jazz for Juniors
4 March, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Sembawang Public Library, Programme Room
Trumpet, bass and twinkling piano – swing to the beat of jazz! Learn about the art of
improvisation and self-expression in this dance workshop on Junior Jazz, suitable for
children aged 5 to 7.
The Puppet Duo
5 March, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Serangoon Public Library, Programme Zone
Produce your own show-and-tell skit using puppets made from socks and felt! Make two
special sock characters from simple materials in this parent-and-child programme. For
parents and children aged 6 to 12.
Percussive Storm
11 March, 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Queenstown Public Library, Programme Zone
Listen to the energetic music of Chinese wind and percussion instruments featuring the
笛子 (dizi), 笙 (sheng), 唢呐 (suo na), 花盆鼓 (hua peng gu), 排鼓 (pai gu) and 锣 (luo) in
an exciting performance! Conducted in English.
Music & Me
19 March, 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm
Sengkang Public Library, Programme Zone
Learn to exercise your singing voice
and move your body with the rhythm
of music in this programme that
introduces children to the basics of
music and dance!
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For children aged 3 to 5.
This programme is for free admission however registration is required.
Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.
Vis ual A rts
[SPACES] Home: Imagine, Read & Do Craft Workshop
4 March, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Marine Parade Public Library, Programme Zone
Let’s set off on a journey in learning about the various spaces in the world. For the last
part of the SPACES series, we'll be exploring HOME and the safety it represents. Get
treated to a storytelling special of Oh No, Astro! by Roeser Matt followed by a craft
session based on the story.
For children aged 5 to 9.
Clay Printmaking
12 March, 11.00 am – 1.00 pm
Tampines Regional Library, Changi Room
Play with clay to produce prints with stamp ink and colour pencils. Explore what you
can do with textures, techniques and different materials such as satay sticks for snazzy
artistic effects.
Strictly for children aged 7 to 12.
Oil Pastel Drawing for Children
13 March, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Bishan Public Library, Programme Zone
Did you know that oil pastels can achieve the effects of crayon art as well as
oil paintings? In this two-hour school holiday workshop, create drawings of
traditional kueh that’s truly a feast for the eyes!
Strictly for children aged 9 and above.
Charcoal Drawing for Children
14 March, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Queenstown Public Library, Programme Zone
Create artwork using light and shadows in this two-hour workshop on charcoal drawing!
Learn how to blend charcoal to create beautiful black and white drawings based on the
themes of sun, sand, sea and fishing villages!
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Strictly for children aged 9 and above.
Literary Magic: Simile
16 March, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Queenstown Public Library, Programme Zone
Listen to the story My Dog is as Smelly as Dirty Socks by Hanoch Piven, and explore the
use of simile – the comparison of animals or people with objects. Create your very own
alphabet craft with socks, cloth and coloured paper in the mixed media craft session
that follows.
For children aged 4 to 7.
Colour Pencil Drawing for Children
16 March, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Tampines Regional Library, Changi Room
Learn how to blend colours with different coloured pencils to create drawings of
traditional kueh that’s truly a feast for the eyes!
Strictly for children aged 9 and above.
Parent-Child Photography
18 March, 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Serangoon Public Library, Programme Zone
Affordable cameras and smartphones have made it easier
than ever to turn photo-taking into a fun family activity!
Learn simple photography tips ands trick, and work together
with your child to shoot the perfect photo to be printed and
place in a decorative frame!
For parent-child pairs with children aged 5 to 12. Participants
must bring their own digital cameras.
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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”.
This programme is for free admission however registration is required.
Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.
Children's Specials
Super Storytastic: Monster in the Woods
3 March, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Choa Chu Kang Public Library, Activity Room
Monsters comes in sizes and shapes! Join us as we share exciting stories about
monsters in the woods and create your very own monster to take home!
亲子阅读“看书·识世界”工作坊 Raise-A-Reader Workshop
4 March, 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Woodlands Regional Library, Everest Room
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。
Reading is a great way to strengthen the parent-child bond. Let our librarians
share with you different types of books through this informative workshop and
pick up tips on choosing the right books to encourage your children to read for
enjoyment. This workshop will be conducted in Chinese. Little Library / Tots’ Cove
7, 14, 21 & 28 March, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Marine Parade Public Library, Programme Zone
Bring your little ones to the Programme
Zone to learn and explore. The room will
be prepared just for them every Tuesday
afternoon from 2 - 5 pm. At Tots' Cove,
fun activities for your toddlers will be
conducted by our volunteers from
3.30 pm to 5 pm. Toddlers must be
accompanied by an adult at all times.
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Story Time with Aunties
7, 14, 21 & 28 March, 7.00 pm – 7.30 pm
Marine Parade Public Library, Programme Zone
Listen to fun tales and favourite classics
brought to you by the energetic,
dramatic and doting 'aunties' of
Marine Parade CC Women's Executive
Committee. For ages 1 to 5.
Parenting Perspectives: Tips for Raising Successful Kids
with Learning Differences
11 March, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Marine Parade Public Library, Programme Zone
Why is my child having difficulties staying on task? How do I help my child with
reading and spelling? Am I communicating the right way? If these are some of the
questions you find yourself asking and are keen to the find answers to, then join
us for this upcoming talk in March. Find out about creating successful habits and
routines for your kids to follow, strategies to help your child in reading and spelling,
and how to communicate better. For parents with primary school-going children.
Chinese Reading Club
11 & 25 March, 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Choa Chu Kang Public Library, Activity Room
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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: [email protected])
This programme is for free admission however registration is required.
Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.
Equipping Your Child with Exam Skills:
Reference Tracking in Comprehension Activities
11 March, 3.15 pm – 4.30 pm
Marine Parade Public Library, Programme Zone
Discover how the English Exam Skills team teaches reading comprehension skills in
a classroom and how students can be taught to use reference tracking to recognise
connections between sections in a passage. The ability to identify and track referring
words can help students understand comprehension passages, a boon when
answering certain exam questions. For parents with primary school-going children.
让故事活起来!
Stories Come Alive @NLB
周星衢基金儿童讲故事节目
Chou Sing Chu Foundation Chinese Storytelling
让孩童通过生动的讲故事节目，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。
Join storytellers from Chou Sing Chu Foundation in a series of fun-filled, interactive
Chinese storytelling sessions. Stories told are suitable for children aged 4 to 10 and fun
activities are included in every session. Parents are welcome to join in.
4 March, 12.00 pm – 12.30 pm
Toa Payoh Public Library,
Activity Zone
12 March, 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Cheng San Public Library,
Open Stage
4 March, 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Woodlands Regional Library,
Everest Room
18 March, 11.30 am – 12.00 pm
Tampines Regional Library,
Playhouse
25 March, 1.00 pm – 1.30 pm
Sengkang Public Library
Storytelling Area
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Kelab Si Luncai
12 March, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Bishan Public Library, Activity Room
Kelab Si Luncai (Si Luncai Reading Club) aims to ignite the passion for reading both
in English and Malay. Using bilingual books, each session makes reading extra fun
for children with games, storytelling and craft activities. Join us and start picking up
conversational Malay too! For children aged 7 to 10.
Parent-Child Music and Movement Workshop (0-5 years)
13 March, 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Bishan Public Library, Activity Room
Music Together® is a research-based early childhood music and movement program
founded in USA. It works on the premise that all children are musical and that the
early years are critical for developing basic music competency. The playful, non-formal
classroom experience encourages active parent and caregiver participation to provide
the child with a rich yet developmentally appropriate experience. Limited to 15 parentchild pairs with children aged 0 to 5.
Seussapalooza!! - Dr. Seuss's Book Party!
13 March, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Marine Parade Public Library, Programme Zone
29 March, 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Sengkang Public Library, Programme Zone
Join us for a fantabulous book party this March where we celebrate Dr. Seuss' classic
and most well-known stories, play Seussical games, make Seussical crafts and more!
Come dressed as your favourite Seuss character if you like and join in the fun! For
children aged 6 to 9.
Super Storytastic Special: Holidays
13 March, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Clementi Public Library, Programme Zone
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School’s out for the week! Treat yourself to a host of fun and exciting stories about
holidays and more!
This programme is for free admission however registration is required.
Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.
Stories and More!
15 March, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Sembawang Public Library, Reading Deck
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!
Expert Series Workshop: Stories Comes Alive!
18th March 2017, Saturday
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Bishan Public Library, Programme Zone Level 2
Reading plays an important role in a child’s early literacy
development. Through stories, children are transported to the
magical world of books where they are free to discover and explore
new ideas. Stories also enable children to experience real-life
situations in a safe setting.
Come join us in this workshop and find out exciting ways to make
stories come alive. Learn easy to-tell-participation stories and bond
with your child.
This programme is brought to you by the Early Childhood
Development Agency and is open to parents who have children
aged 6 years and below. Seats are limited and the programme is
free. Registration is required.
Azizah Osman and Nelly Fredolin are Senior Librarians from the
Service Development Team. They have been with the National
Library Board for 16 and 18 years respectively. Their job includes
conducting workshops to parents and educators as well as
developing programmes and services for children aged 0-6.
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Kelab Membaca Wira Pintar
17 March, 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Tampines Regional Library, Children's Playhouse
24 March, 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Serangoon Public Library, Programme Zone
25 March, 11.30 am – 12.30 pm
Sembawang Public Library, Programme Zone
Kelab Membaca Wira Pintar, bertujuan memupuk minat membaca dalam Bahasa
Melayu 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.
Super Storytastic: School Holiday Special
17 March, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Bukit Merah Public Library, Storytelling Corner
Join our librarians in this half hour of fun facts and stories. Get to know to know
awesome authors and brilliant books you can dive into. For children aged 7 to 10. Soft Toy from Comics
24 March, 3.00 pm – 5.30 pm
Sengkang Public Library, Programme Zone
Let's cuddle up and bring a favourite super hero home when you learn to make your
own little adorable super hero soft toy! For tweens aged 10 to 14.
Props from Comics
31 March, 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Sengkang Public Library, Programme Zone
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Enter the world of comics and take on the alter-ego of a comic character when you
learn how to make headgear and props of your favourite comic book character! For
tweens aged 10 to 14.
This programme is for free admission however registration is required.
Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.
Sengkang Public Library
Reopens on 18 March 2017!
Check out our new premises at 1 Sengkang Square, Compass One,
03-28 & 04-19, join in the excitement and find out what’s new!
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Effective Ways to Read
with Your Child
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Programme Zone
A fun and interactive talk for parents
on storytelling and drama, and how
to use these tools effectively when
reading to your children.
Find out how to tell interesting stories
and utilise dramatic elements as a
powerful tool for literacy development.
Learn techniques to encourage your
young ones to appreciate good
children’s literature and pick up tips
on how to select stories to interest
and empower your child's mental
development.
For parent-child pairs with children
aged 3 to 6.
Storytelling by Roger Jenkins
& The Story Line
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Storytelling Area
We’re celebrating World Storytelling Day
in advance for Sengkang Public Library’s
opening day! Join us for an exciting
hour of tales of Transformation (both
funny and surprising!) brought to you by
award-winning storyteller Roger Jenkins
and the merry band of storytellers from
The Story Line!
Guitar Performance by SMU students
4.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Programme Zone
Get ready for an hour of music that
spans across different music genres as
the SMU ensemble showcases pieces
ranging from the classics by Chopin to
popular tunes from the acclaimed Studio
Ghibli films composed by Joe Hisaishi.
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Spring Break!
Celebrating Cheng San Public Library’s
20th Anniversary
School is out! So why not join us in celebrating Cheng San Public Library’s
birthday? Lots of exciting programmes awaits you!
1. Magic squares for fun and profit
2. Tricks for rapid multiplication
3. Properties of numbers such as 1089,
1001, 10101
4. Learn about numbers that have
strange names and unusual properties.
For children aged 9 to 12.
A Cappella Jam Time!
11 March, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Open Stage
Join us for a vocals-only performance of
songs that will put a spring in your step!
Limited to 15 parent-child pairs with
children aged 0 to 5.
Clay Play: Spring Flowers
13 March, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Activity Room
Nurture and cultivate your clay art
techniques to create 3D forms and
relief patterns inspired by the season
of growth!
For children aged 7 to 12.
Parent-Child Music and
Movement Workshop
(0-5 Years)
14 March, 11.30 am – 12.30 pm
Activity Room
Music Together® is a research-based
early childhood music and movement
program founded in USA. It works
on the premise that all children are
musical and that the early years
are critical for developing basic
music competency. The playful,
non-formal classroom experience
encourages active parent and
caregiver participation to provide the
child with a rich yet developmentally
appropriate experience.
Workshop: Fun with Origami!
(Basic Class)
25 March, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Activity Room
Start with a square sheet of paper
and turn it into an amazing model!
Learn to make various designs from
basic folding styles including the everpopular Japanese crane!
For ages 7 to 12. Limited to 25
participants.
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Mathemagic
4 March, 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Activity Room
Be the human calculator! It’s easier
than you think! Find out all about:
Jurongst West Public Library’s
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21 Anniversary Presents:
Mythos - Folklore, Myths
& Legends
Anniversary Launch Carnival: Labyrinth of Crete
18 March, 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Exhibition Area
Endless fun awaits! Enter a land of adventure to solve puzzles where you’re a hero
encountering exciting myths in a maze of booths! Pen a birthday message for our
library to top it off!
Storytelling Special: Fantabulous Folktales
18 March, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Storytelling Corner
Get the chance to make a mystery craft to take home after finding out what happens
in a few fascinating once-upon-a-time’s! For children aged 4 to 6.
Storytelling Special: Welcome to Dragonville
21 March, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Storytelling Corner
Fascinated by dragons? Join us for tales about these fantastic legendary beasts!
What’s more, take home your very own winged lizard, ROARRR! For ages 7 to 10.
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Serangoon Public Library
is Ready to Get Set and BLast off!
Join us for a host of space-themed programmes as
Serangoon Public Library celebrates its 6 th birthday!
Space Conquest
11 March, 12.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Exhibition Space
What does it take to explore the universe? Challenge yourself with a series of tasks
and activities to become the galaxy’s greatest traveller! Collect 20 stars to redeem a
special goodie bag!
This activity card-based programme is open to all ages. Take part individually or in
groups.
Puppetry Showcase
11 March, 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm
Programme Zone
Watch puppets in action and up close brought to you by Children Puppet Castle,
featuring veteran puppeteer Christopher Chow. This performance features two stories,
‘Who Can Call Back the Sun?’ and ‘The Three Evils’.
Arty Party – Sospeso on a Bottle
11 March, 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Programme Zone
Sospeso is a new craft from Italy that lets you shape non-toxic plastic sheets using a
heat source, e.g. a tea light. Learn more and create your very own special bottle!
Limited to 15 parent-child pairs, with children between 7 to 12.
Super Storytastic: It’s All in the Stars
14 March, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Programme Zone
Join our librarian in a special storytelling session to discover fun facts
about the terrific twinkling stars! For children aged 7 to 10.
Storytelling Session: Alien Invasion!
15 March, 3.30 – 4.30 pm
Programme Zone
Hear about fantastic characters and create fun masks to become a friendly
visitor or wacky creature who’s dropping by. It’s simply out of this world! For
children aged 4 to 6.
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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.
Read and Bond:
M o mm y, D ad dy & Me
For parents and children aged 4-6.
Limited to 15 parent-child pairs. Admission is free.
Each registration is for one parent-child pair.
Detective Fun
15 March, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Tampines Regional Library, Children's Playhouse
Join us in this 1-hour programme where you get to listen
to mystery stories and have fun cracking mysterious
codes!
Are You Afraid of Monsters?
16 March, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Pasir Ris Public Library, Programme Zone
Calling all brave kids, join us for an hour of fun if you are not afraid of monsters!
Learn all you can about monsters and bring a new monster friend home!
Solve the Mystery
18 March, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Geylang East Public Library, Activity Room
Help! Crimes have been committed and your detective skills are needed! Join us
for a session of exciting and challenging mystery solving and make your very own
WANTED poster to catch the criminal!
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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!
For toddlers aged 1—3.
Each registration is for a parent-child pair.
2 March
4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Tampines Regional Library, Children's Playhouse
9 March 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Choa Chu Kang Public Library, Activity Room
13 March
3.30 pm – 4.00 pmBishan Public Library, Activity Room
14 March 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Sembawang Public Library, Programme Room
16 March
7.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Ang Mo Kio Public Library, Activity Room
21 March
4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Pasir Ris Public Library, Programme Zone
21 March
4.00 pm – 4.30 pmBukit Merah Public Library, Storytelling Corner
21 March
7.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Toa Payoh Public Library, Programme Zone
21 March
7.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Jurong Regional Library, Programme Zone (Level 1)
28 March 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Woodlands Regional Library, Everest Room
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29 March 7.30 pm – 8.00 pmBukit Batok Public Library, Activities Room
This programme is for free admission however registration is required.
Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.
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J Book Review
The Seventh Wish
Author:
Kate Messner
Publisher: New York: Bloomsbury, 2016
Call No.: Junior Lending English MES
Charlie is struggling to get her family’s attention. While ice-fishing one day, she encounters
a magical fish. Only about five inches long, the fish has black-and-green stripes, with
orange on its fins, as well as luminescent eyes. Striking an unusual deal, the fish offers
Charlie a wish in exchange for its freedom.
From then on, Charlie repeatedly returns to catch the fish in order to get her wishes
granted. Wishes alone may not be enough to fix Charlie’s problems, however. With her
family thrown into a tumult as her older sister struggles with a disease, Charlie will soon
discover that some of life’s challenges cannot be easily wished away.
Contributed by Lang Yee Chuan
JS Book Review
Great Mouse Detective: Basil in Mexico
Author:
Eve Titus
Publisher: New York: Aladdin, 2016
Call No.: Junior Lending Simple Fiction English TIT
Who has not heard of the legendary private detective Sherlock Holmes? Similar to the
master sleuth, Basil resides at 221B Baker Street and is a famous detective, but for the
mouse community! With the help of his trusted friend and personal biographer, Dr David
Q. Dawson, Basil solves many crimes and cases around the mouse world.
The third book in this children’s series, Basil’s sleuthing skills is put to the test during
a wild trip to Mexico where he is faced with three tough cases. Who is making the
counterfeit cheese? Who stole the masterpiece – Mousa Lisa – from the museum? Who
mouse-napped Dr Dawson? Check out the title to find out who is the mastermind behind
all these crimes!
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Contributed by Huang Su San
JP Book Review
L is for Lemur: ABCs of Endangered Primates
Author:
Sharon Katz Cooper
Publisher: North Mankato, Minnesota: Capstone Press, 2017
Call No.: Junior Lending Picture Book English 599.8 KAT
Brown Howler, Douc Langur, Indri, Propithecus Candidus – you may wonder what these
weird names are. They are, in fact, the names of different species of the magnificent ape
family!
However, we are in danger of losing these beautiful animals. Their habitats are being
destroyed at an alarming rate. These beautiful creatures are also being hunted for food
and medicine, and are sold as pets.
Filled with vivid photos and easy-to-follow facts for young readers, learn more about these
endangered primates. Find out also what can possibly be done to save them before it’s
too late!
Contributed by N. Nirmala
Junior Reading Ambassador Review
Hi, I am…
Saamiya Khan
Age: 10
School: East Coast Primary School
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Title: Atticus Claw Breaks the Law
Creators: Jennifer Gray & Mark Ecob
Call No.: J GRA
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Atticus is the world's greatest cat burglar. He received a task from some magpies who were
taking revenge for their friend, Beaky. He completes the task but regrets it later. Read on to
find out how Atticus turns from the world’s greatest cat burglar to a police cat!
Title: Guinea Pigs Online
Author: Jennifer Gray & Amanda Swift
Call No: JS GRA
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ISSN 1793-544X (Print)
ISSN 2010-0035 (Online)