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Hello moon gazers,

Light up the night sky with lanterns galore as we celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival this month! Learn about the legend of Chang’e, the Chinese moon goddess and her rabbit companion in our Mid-Autumn Festival programmes taking place across many libraries.

There’s the Mid-Autumn Festival Children’s Special taking place at Marine Parade Public Library (page 7), Super Storytastic Special: Mid Autumn! happening at Clementi and Bukit Merah Public Libraries on page 9, and the Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration at Tampines Regional Library (page 10). Listen to lunar tales, create a lantern and moon mobile to decorate your room with, play all sorts of festive games and more!

Mums and Dads — look out for a host of parenting programmes at our libraries this September.

If you missed BabyJam and KinderJam from the last two months, here’s your last chance to attend the sessions with your little one at Bishan Public Library (see page 15). Pick up tips on how to manage difficult behaviours in this month’s expert series workshop Your Practical Guide to Better Behaviours in Young Children! on page 8. Learn more about effective parenting methods in How to be a Hero to Your Kids (page 7) and find out how you can give junior a head start in A*Star Seriously Science Talks: Building Better Baby Brains on page 12.

See you around at the public libraries!

EditorMarissa Heng

Illustration and DesignGraphic Masters & Advertising Pte Ltd

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[ART FRESCo] SonG + CAllIGRAPHY PERFoRMAnCE AnD WoRKSHoP3 September, 5.00 pm – 6.00 pmWoodlands Regional library, Programme Zone

Experience a unique multi-disciplinary performance by Tomochika 890 (Yakkun), asinger-song writer from Japan who combines calligraphy with music in his performances. A professional calligrapher recognised by The Year Book of Japanese Art, Tomochika performed for the victims of the Tsunami and Great East Japan earthquakes in 2011 and conducted a series of tours in Japan on his unique art form. The workshop will begin with a performance, followed by a short hands-on calligraphy session.

Suitable for all ages.

[ART FRESCo] ASIAn TAlES: THE MouSE'S WEDDInG8 September, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pmWoodlands Regional library, Everest Room

Listen to the Japanese folktale "The Mouse's Wedding", sketch out an inspired scene from the book and learn how to create an optical toy – the Phenakistoscope where you get to make your very own animated cartoon out of a spinning disc of paper!

For children aged 6 to 9.

RE:SounD BY ART FRESCo PRESEnTS…MuSIC oF THE CARIBBEAn17 September, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pmWoodlands Regional library, Auditorium

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.

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

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DouBlE-BIll – SHAKESPEARE AnD FAMIlY 3 September, 11.00 am – 12.00 pmJurong Regional library, Programme Zone

Add a dash of colourful handmade sets and props, throw in funny accents with a liberal helping of slapstick, and what do you get? Watch performers from ACS Independent Stage bring to life Shakespeare in a way that everyone can enjoy!

This double bill features a performance of Pyramus and Thisbe, the play-within-a-play from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, as well as an original short study Family, which tackles themes of family relationships, social expectations and the isolation of the elderly.

[ART FRESCo] CARIBBEAn MuSIC WoRKSHoP WITH THE PAn CATS18 September, 1.00 pm – 2.00 pmWoodlands Regional library, Programme Zone

Get up close with the unique Caribbean musical instrument – the steel pan, and join in the merry music-making in this exploration of Afro-Caribbean music, culture and history. For participants of all ages. Children under the age of 7 should be accompanied by an adult.

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THE IMMoRTAl BARD 3 September, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pmWoodlands Regional library, Programme Zone

Join our group of wandering minstrels as they blur the lines between actor and audience in an up-close and joyful rendition of Shakespeare’s most memorable scenes, monologues, soliloquies and characters. Let them take you on a journey to rediscover the language the way you were meant to experience it.

BRInG SToRIES To lIFE 1 September, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pmChoa Chu Kang Public library, Activity Room 2 September, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pmClementi Public library, Programme Zone

Fancy being a director? Take charge and watch a story come to life just the way you imagine it! Decide how a story will unfold and direct actors on stage to do your bidding in this workshop where children get to pick up valuable communication skills.

Suitable for children 5 to 8.03

This programme is for free admission however registration is required. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.

FolKTAlES AlIvE: THE MAGICAl loTuS lAnTERn《宝莲灯》3 September, 4.00 pm – 4.30 pmJurong West Public library, Programme Zone

A tale of forbidden love captured in dance, The Magic Lotus Lantern brings to life the story of a beautiful deity who falls in love with a mortal man.

Follow the adventures of a young boy Cheng Xiang, who must embark on a journey to rescue his mother when she is punished for marrying a human man. Will Cheng Xiang succeed in his task?

MEET THE CHARACTER 17 September, 2.00 pm – 2.30 pmBukit Batok Public library, Activity Room

Can a story change depending on who tells it and how it is told? Find out as you get whisked away into a wonderful world where characters act and tell the story they are a part of. Live the excitement of an immersive story and identify with the story characters to make your story experience just that more real.

For children aged 7 - 12 years old.

DouBlE BIll - PEER PRESSuRE AnD ExPECTATIonS3 September, 1.00 pm – 2.00 pmJurong West Public library, Programme Zone

Peer pressure and expectations – every youth can expect to grapple with these thorny issues at some point in time.

Find out the ways peer pressure and expectations can influence the decisions you make and learn how to identify and tackle their demands through two original performances by the talented cast from Assumption English School.

READER'S THEATRE WoRKSHoP FoR CHIlDREn6 to 10 September, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pmSembawang Public library, Programme Zone

Reader's Theatre is a style of theatre where scripts are optional and vocal expression takes the stage to tell a story. Act out your inner performer in the Reader's Theatre Co-Creation workshop by Shine and Grow Performing Arts Lab, a team of professional trainers aimed at helping you discover your hidden theatre talents.

For children aged 8 and above. Participants must commit to all 5 workshop sessions which will culminating in a performance for members of the public.

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PAREnT-CHIlD PHoToGRAPHY7 September, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pmToa Payoh Public library, Programme Zone

Affordable cameras and smart phones have made it easier than ever to turn photo-taking into a fun family activity! Pick up simple tips in this workshop, where parent-child pairs get to work together and go home with a framed print. Participants must bring their own digital cameras/smart phones.

[Co-CREATIon] MAnGA DRAWInG WoRKSHoP FoR CHIlDREn (5 SESSIonS)5 to 9 September, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pmChoa Chu Kang Public library, Programme Zone

Be your very own manga artist! Learn to create your own manga characters and bring them to life through dynamic facial proportions and expressions, stylish hair, and depth shading with markers and pencils. Last but not least, piece everything together in panels and see the action burst out of the pages!

This workshop is strictly suited for children aged 7 and above only. Participants must commit to all 5 sessions.

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IMPRESSIonS oF THE lAnD ARounD uS ART WoRKSHoP 8 September, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pmMarine Parade Public library, Programme Zone

Urban and rural landscapes, mountains and rivers, architectural marvels and apocalyptic wastelands – capture their amazing vistas in mixed media art pieces and reflect how we relate and make use of the land around us. See the world around us in a different light in this workshop presented by Eunos Primary School.

This programme is designed for children 5 to 9 years old.

RHYTHM & BEATS: MulTI-ETHnIC PERCuSSIon 17 September, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pmGeylang East Public library, Merpati Hall

Drums, cymbals, gongs – find out how to create music from the din! Get a hands-on experience with unique percussion instruments from different ethnic groups and create your very own fusion music!

Suitable for children 6 to 12 and limited to 20 participants.

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CREATIvE AnIMATIon on A TABlET9 September, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pmToa Payoh Public library, Programme Zone

Many of us think of smart phones and tablets as devices that we can use to play games, watch movies and surf the internet. But did you know that they can also be used to create art?

Pick up basic illustration techniques and master the software on how to animate your creations, then get to work with a tablet and a stylus and make your characters come to life!

Tablets will be provided. For children aged 6 to 12.

SnAP AWAY!25 September, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pmSerangoon Public library, Programme Zone

Look at the world in a different light through a camera’s lens! Dads, mums and kids can exchange pointers and tips on how to compose and frame aesthetically pleasing photos in this family co-creation workshop. Snap away!

For parent-child pairs, with children aged 5 to 12 years old. Cameras will be provided.

DESIGn AnD PRInT: PRInT YouR oWn T-SHIRT(PAREnT-CHIlD WoRKSHoP)25 September, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pmJurong West Public library, Programme Zone

Stamp, stencil, and print! Learn how to create art prints on wearable fabrics in this workshop where parents get to create stylish printed t-shirts with their children.

For children 8 and above.

More exciting art programmes can also be found on our website

or received via our mailing list. To subscribe, pleaase email

[email protected] with the subject “Add me to EDM”.06

Children's SpecialsChildren's SpecialsSTRuCTuRInG YouR CHIlD'S TIME3 September, 11.00 am – 1.00 pmBukit Merah Public library, Activity Room4 September, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pmMarine Parade Public library, Programme Zone

Want to strike a balance between work and play for your children? Find out how structuring your child's time can help with identifying priorities and ensuring that time is spent meaningfully. It's never too early to learn time management for achieving an ideal work-play balance.

This talk is suitable for parents with children aged 3 - 12 years old.

HoW To BE A HERo To YouR KIDS3 September, 1.00 pm – 2.30 pmBukit Batok Public library, Activities Room18 September, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pmMarine Parade Public library, Programme Zone

Find out how effective parenting and being good role models can transform parents into their children's heroes.

This programme seeks to introduce parents to the “Six As” parenting principle – Acceptance, Appreciation, Affection, Availability, Accountability and Authority and their applications in raising independent and responsible children.

MID-AuTuMn FESTIvAl CHIlDREn'S SPECIAl3 September, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pmMarine Parade Public library, Programme Zone

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with our friendly library staff as they regal you with interesting Chinese folktales and fun quizzes. Also learn how to create the legendary 'Jade Rabbit' from simple origami paper folding!

This programme is suitable for children aged 4 to 10 and will be conducted in Mandarin.


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儿童故事乐 MAnDARIn SToRYTEllInG FoR CHIlDREn3 & 17 September, 2.00 pm – 2.30 pmlibrary@chinatown, Programme Zone

黎嘉希在本地儿童节目与故事表演中颇有经验。她风趣幽默的表演方式, 常常能让小朋友们观赏得不亦乐乎。这回, 她将为大家呈现一系列的中华民族故事, 从中体验真诚与正义等等的传统美德。小朋友们还有机会成为她故事里的小英雄呢!

Abby L. Kahei is a theatre practitioner with much experience in children programmes and storytelling performances. Known for her engaging and interactive style, get ready for an entertaining session full of joy and laughter, as she leads you through Chinese traditional stories that share the values of honesty, goodness and justice. Who knows, you may even end up as a hero in her stories!

Expert Series Workshops:Your Practical Guide to Better Behaviours

in Young Children!

One of the biggest challenges parents face is managing difficult or defiant behaviour in their children. Whether they're refusing to put on their shoes, refusing to eat their vegetables or throwing full-blown tantrums, you can find yourself at a loss for an effective and appropriate way to respond. This workshop will help you understand the factors contributing to your child's behaviours. From the sharing and discussions on case studies, you can equip yourself with practical tips and techniques to prevent and better manage your child's challenging behaviours.

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.

Ms N. Kannigadevi has over 25 years of experience working with children, including those with special needs, and their families. She holds a Master degree in Early Childhood Education and Child Development from Wheelock College, Boston, USA. She is a Signpost Facilitator, and conducts a parenting support course “Signposts for Building Better Behaviour” in collaboration with KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital’s Department of Childhood Development.

17th September 2016, Saturday3.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Jurong Regional library, Programme Zone, level 1

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[TICKET To THE Moon] SToRYTIME SPECIAl: SuPERSPACE ExPloRATIon3 September, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pmJurong West Public library, Storytelling Corner

Have you gotten your ticket to space? Explore the cosmos in this special storytelling session and create a moon mobile that brings you to the universe and beyond!

PAREnTInG TAlK @ MARInE PARADE PuBlIC lIBRARY: BABYWEARInG3 September, 3.30 pm – 6.30 pmMarine Parade Public library, Programme Zone

Babywearing is an old tradition of carrying your baby which have recently been made popular again. Understand the importance of ergonomic babywearing and how it aids caregivers. The talk will be conducted by certified Babywearing Educators from Babywearing Singapore. Topics covered in this hour-long session are:

1. Benefits of babywearing

2. Ergonomic carriers (ticks)

3. Newborn friendly carrier

4. Babywearing posture

5. Babywearing and breastfeeding

This will be followed by Q&A, and new parents/parents-to-be will be able to try some of the carriers available in the market.

Babywearing Singapore group will also hold their monthly Sling Meet after the talk, where new and current members of the group mingle and share their passion for carriers and children. For more information, check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/babywearingsg/

SuPER SToRYTASTIC SPECIAl: MID-AuTuMn!5 September, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pmClementi Public library, Programme Zone9 September, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pmBukit Merah Public library, Storytelling Corner

Sipping hot chinese tea, carrying bright lanterns, eating mooncakes – is that all there is to celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival? Join us for a memorable festive special as we remember Chang'e, the Moon Goddess of Immortality and her tragic sacrifice, as well as create your very own lantern!

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CHInESE READInG CluB10 & 24 September, 2.30 pm – 5.00 pmChoa Chu Kang Public library, Activity Room

儿童经典导读班的导师以轻松有趣的方式教导孩子们了解中华古典经文。导读班由新生心智发展中心与德慧经典文化学会所主办，适合 6-10岁的孩童参与。家长必须陪伴孩童参与此活动。有兴趣报名的读者，请联系钦力/Qinli (电邮：[email protected])

SToRYTIME SPECIAl: MID-AuTuMn FIESTA!10 September, 11.30 am – 12.30 pmChoa Chu Kang Public library, Activity Room

Lanterns and mooncakes are how you know the Mid-Autumn Festival is here! Celebrate the festive occasion with us as we share interesting stories and craft our very own moon mobile!

READInG IS Fun! 8 September, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pmJurong West Public library, Programme Zone

Join Ronald McDonald in his Reading Is Fun show, and watch him perform cool magic tricks, awesome science experiments and tell fun and interesting stories!

MID-AuTuMn FESTIvAl CElEBRATIon10 September, 11.00 am – 3.00 pmTampines Regional library Children's Playhouse

Is that a plane? Is that Superman? No, it's the mid-autumn full moon! Celebrate this special full moon with us and take part in solving riddles and spot-the-difference games. Bring home a handmade craft while you are at it too!

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SToRYTIME SPECIAl: BRuSH AnD SMIlE!10 September, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pmJurong West Public library, Storytelling Corner

Why do we have to brush our teeth twice a day? What is flossing? What does a dentist do? Join us as we find out the answers to these questions and take a peek into the life of a dentist!

RoAlD DAHl'S BooK PARTY!15 September, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pmMarine Parade Public library, Programme Zone

Join our librarians in this fun-filled book party where we explore books by Roald Dahl, author of books such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, and get to create your very own paper bag chocolate factory!

For children aged from 6 to 10.

KElAB MEMBACA WIRA PInTAR16 September, 4.00 pm – 5.00 pmTampines Regional library , Playhouse23 September, 4.00 pm – 5.00 pmSerangoon Public library, Programme Zone24 September, 11.30 am – 12.30 pmYishun Public library, Activity Room

Kelab membaca yang diberi nama Kelab Membaca Wira Pintar, bertujuan memupuk minat membaca dalam Bahasa Melayu, khususnya di kalangan kanak-kanak berumur antara 7 hingga 9 tahun, di samping menanamkan tabiat membaca yang sihat. Ini akan diterapkan melalui aktiviti berasaskan buku dan kegiatan-kegiatan lain yang menyeronokkan. Anggota-anggota kelab akan bertemu pada hari Juma’at ketiga setiap bulan.

The reading club, Kelab Membaca Wira Pintar, aims to foster interest in reading in English, especially among children aged between 7 and 9 years, in addition to instilling a healthy reading habits. This will be implemented through book-based activities and other activities that are fun.

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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 of various ages and fun activities are included in every session. Parents are welcome to join in.

3 September, 12.00 pm – 12.30 pmToa Payoh Public library, Activity Zone

4 – 10 years old

3 September, 4.00 pm – 4.30 pmWoodlands Regional library, Everest Room

4 – 10 years old

11 September, 2.30 pm – 3.00 pmCheng San Public library, Activity Room

4 – 10 years old

17 September, 11.30 am – 12.00 pmTampines Regional library, Playhouse

4 – 10 years old

周星衢基金儿童讲故事节目Chou Sing Chu foundation Chinese Storytelling

让故事活起来!Stories Come Alive @NLB

A*STAR SERIouSlY SCIEnCE TAlKS: BuIlDInG BETTER BABY BRAInS17 September, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pmCheng San Public library, Activity Room25 September, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pmMarine Parade Public library, Programme Zone

For some of us, concentration, memory recalling and self-control come easy while other people may struggle with these abilities. One theory posits that stress hormones and stressful experiences as early as in the first six months of life can affect how our brain develops. Based on our stress encounters, we begin to build the brains we “think” we need to survive.

Join us as Dr Anne Rifkin-Graboi from A*STAR’s Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences explains how childhood events and stress management techniques in dealing with everyday stressors can influence brain and cognitive development. She will demonstrate ways her laboratory tests these abilities in children and adults, and discuss how early childhood brain development can be a precursor to adult abilities.

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READInG IS Fun: START noW!17 September, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pmWoodlands Regional library, Programme Zone

What makes a good picture book? Choose the best books for your child and learn to make reading with your child a treasured time. Find out how fun reading can be and how it aids your child's literacy development. For parents with children 6 and below.

SCRIBBlE SCRIBBlE!24 September, 3.30 pm – 5.00 pmJurong Regional library, IDA labs@nlB

Let Scribble-bot do your art and doodling for you. Check out the quirkiest designs it can turn out and learn about the transfer of energy from motor to pen! Suitable forchildren aged 8 and above.

SToRIES AnD MoRE!21 September, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pmSembawang 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!

小小书迷读书会 (REGISTRATIon BY EMAIl onlY)17 September, 4.00 pm – 5.00 pmWoodlands Regional library, Everest Room Corner 聆听精彩的故事，了解更多推荐读物，享受亲子阅读时光。小小书迷读书会将在每个月的第三个星期六举办有趣的亲子阅读活动，一起听故事，获新知，享受读书的乐趣。适合4-6岁的小朋友参加，家长必须陪同。有兴趣报名的读者，请联系明慧/Ming Wai (电邮: [email protected]) 名额有限。若名额已满，我们将会把您的名字加入等候名单

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I Remember Bedok Public library 11.00 am – 4.00 pmFoyer Every story’s end sparks a new beginning – pen your special memories of our library in the most creative ways right here!

Sharing our Stories 12.00 pm – 2.30 pmFoyerTell us your favourite stories and we'll tell you ours! Make a personal list of books you don’t want to miss from recommendations by helpful librarians.

Shoebox Memories 1.00 pm – 2.30 pmProgramme ZoneSnap your favouritest spot at our library instantly and display your photo in a shoebox you get to decorate any way you want! Limited to 20 participants.

Sound & Story: A long Time Ago3.00 pm – 3.30 pmProgramme Zone This blast from the past comes courtesy of our librarians who can’t wait to put on a Sound & Story Special just for you!

Saturday, 10 September 2016Let’s Remember the Moments!

On Bedok PublicLibrary's 31st Birthday,

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Bishan Public Library Turns 10!Come Celebrate with Us!

KinderJam at Bishan Public library!5 September, 10.30 am – 11.15 am, Activity Room KinderJam® is a fun, new, exciting, and high-energy music-and-movement programme that emphasizes the kinaesthetic and tactile learning of preschool skills and concepts. KinderJam classes are designed to enrich children from ages 1 to 4 years old, and focus on introducing and reinforcing basic preschool skills in a spirited manner that will capture and hold your little one's attention from beginning to end. KinderJam is parent-accompanied for the purpose of strengthening the special bond between parent and child. Come and have fun with your child! Limited to 10 parent-child pairs.

BabyJam at Bishan Public library!6 September, 10.30 am – 11.15 am, Activity RoomBabyJam® is a fun, new, exciting, and high-energy music-and-movement programme that emphasizes the kinaesthetic and tactile learning of preschool skills and concepts. BabyJam classes are designed to enrich children from ages 6 to 12 months old, and focus on introducing and reinforcing basic preschool skills in a spirited manner that will capture and hold your little one's attention from beginning to end. BabyJam is parent-accompanied for the purpose of strengthening the special bond between parent and child. Come and have fun with your child! Limited to 10 parent-child pairs.

An Enchanting Morning with the Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School choir10 September, 11.00 am – 12.00 pm, Programme Zone Go on a musical journey with the children's choir that performs regularly at school celebrations and concerts, and prepare yourself for a treat of enchanting music.

Perseverance Pays: A Storytelling and Craft Session Based on "Stick Man" by Julia Donaldson

17 September, 11.30 am – 12.30 pm, Activity Room Hear the adventures of Stick Man as he tries to get home for Christmas and encounters obstacles in his journey. Will he make it in time? Make your very own bookmark based on this tale of never giving up.

Mathemagic!5 September, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm, Activity Room Be the human calculator! It’s easier than you think! Findout all about:

1. Magic squares for fun and profit – learn how to make and modify magic squares of various sizes.

2. Tricks for rapid multiplication – multiply speedily by 11, 12, and other multiplication gems.

3. Properties of numbers such as 1089, 1001, 10101 – source of endless fun.

4. Learn about numbers that have strange names and unusual properties.

This programme is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old.

On Bedok Public

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Catch them all before they are gone!

BASIC CARDS

SHINY CARDS

For more information on Book Bugs, check out www.nlb.gov.sg/discovereads

for parents and children aged 4-6.Limited to 15 parent-child pairs. Admission is free.

Each registration is for one parent-child pair.

R ead and Bond :Mommy, Daddy & Me

R e ad and Bond :Mommy, Daddy & Me

ASIAn FolKTAlES FoR CHIlDREn6 September, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pmWoodlands Regional library, Everest RoomWily mousedeer, arrogant buffalos and cowardly tigers – don’t miss this chance to hear stories of well-loved Asian folktales and create your very own craft to bring home!

RABBIT TAlES!6 September, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pmBedok Public library, Multi-Purpose RoomHippity-Hop-Hop! Seen a rabbit and its tail lately? Join us at this fun-filled session where we share Bunny tail-, we mean, tales and make your very own rabbit craft!

TIME FoR SPooKS!8 September, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pmTampines Regional library, Children's PlayhouseIt's Spooky Time! Do you know how to spot a werewolf or what the first Jack-o-lantern is made of? Learn some fun facts about spooks and apply what you've learned to create a spooktastic treat-o-treat!

THE MYTH oF BIG TuRTlE AnD EARTH6 September, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pmQueenstown Public library, Programme ZoneHow did the earth come into being? What does a turtle have to do with it? Find out the answers in our storytelling session and see if you can build a turtle big enough to carry the earth!

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Join other parents with young children, and supportyour 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!

Limited to 10 pairs only. for toddlers aged 1—3.Each registration is for a parent-child pair.

1 September 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Tampines Regional library, Children's Playhouse

10 September 11.00 am – 11.30 am Central Public library, Multi-Purpose Room

13 September 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Sembawang Public library, Programme Room

14 September 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Choa Chu Kang Public library, Activity Room

14 September 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Ang Mo Kio Public library, Activity Room

19 September 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Bishan Public library, Activity Room

20 September 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Bukit Merah Public library, Storytelling Corner

20 September 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Pasir Ris Public library, Programme Zone

20 September 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Jurong Regional library, Programme Zone

21 September 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Bukit Batok Public library, Activity Room

27 September 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Woodlands Regional library, Everest Room

27 September 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Toa Payoh Public library, Programme Zone

1. Hurricas 10. Weevilus

60. Roarex

67. Hearno

50. Viridescent

2. Katanos 4. Rhinose 7. Scarabus5. Golactus 6. Hydros

29. Herradot

3. Stagos

28. Catermop

12. Vantone 15. Crimsant13. Woodwreck 14. Pyroant 17. Hunsoro 18. Bumper

41. Fruitrix

19. Wapido

37. Noquit 38. Sandee 39. Lumigloo

30. Stinkz

31. Eaudrop

42. Maybenott 44. Drakon43.Damsel�e

20. Terinett

72. Terafang 75. Scorcher74. Trapdos73. Sidecrawly

82. Leechiru

80. Earthwreck79. Plasmum

81. Spirallax

78. Tappular

40. Bottoxin

56. Locupoco55. Hoppz 59. Sapphidz

16. Nymo11. Starvos

45. Dormino

57. Crickcrack

34. Bedbag

63. Tickee 65. Waturs 66. Argent62. Fuzzer 64. Madmite61. Prymant

54. Sticstik52. Strider 53. Chlorophil

33. Amorux

58. Kaprada

32. Gemmino

8. Bardaboss 9. Junnis

69. Femetra68. Lycoside 70. Parkeroo

71. Orbix

83. Thready

51. Hollowing

36. Shieldon35. Doodlydoo

46. Rockafella 47. Defoliator 48. Robbust

84. Hellogram

21. Wheebu 23. Swallos 24. Peppeross 25. Necroms 27. Atstrom22. Regulos 26. Lunarius

49. Snarks

76. Centimee 77. Milimee

Have you caught them all?


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JuSt mY LuCKAuthor: Cammie McGovernPublisher: new York: Harper, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers, 2016Call no.: Junior lending English MAC

Benny is in the fourth grade and things are not going well. He has been learning to ride a bicycle and failing. His father gives him coaching lessons but gets into an accident in the process. His mother tells him that even if bad things happen, he should think positively and nonetheless focus on helping others. Benny’s school creates an opportunity for the students to help people through a programme called C.A.R.E. Will Benny heed his mother’s advice? Pick up this book to find out!

Contributed by nur Sadidah Binte Mohmad Said

KANGA ANd ANGER Author: HoJeong Kim Publisher: Chicago, Illinois: norwood House Press, 2015Call no.: Junior lending Picture Book English KIM

Kanga is a cute little kangaroo but he has a bad habit that his friends dislike: he cannot control his anger when things go wrong. He gets even angrier when his friends ignore him. One day, he gets so angry that he destroys all the flowers in his mother’s garden. His mother becomes angry too, but she counts to 10 to let her anger go. Happily, when playing with his friend a few days later, Kanga learns to count his anger away too.

Contributed by Marhama Mohamed

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PRiNCESS diSGRACE: fiRSt tERm At tALL tOWERS Author: lou KuenzlerPublisher: london: Scholastic, 2014Call no.: Junior lending English KuE

This book is part of the series titled Princess Disgrace. The main character, Ordinary Grace, attends Tall Towers, a school where girls go to learn to become princesses. However, Grace is a very clumsy girl; if she goes to sleep in bed at night, she will wake up to find herself on the floor instead!

My favourite part of the book is when Grace learns how to groom and take good care of her horse, and ride on it. At the same time, Grace also needs to face three villains in the story who are always teasing her: Precious and the twins, Trinket and Truffle.

Can Grace graduate to become a proper princess? Will she get over her clumsy ways? Borrow this book to read and find out for yourself!

Contributed by Saadhana Moorthi, 9 years oldJurong Primary School, Primary 3

Junior Reading Ambassador Review

thE AdVENtuRES Of SOPhiE mOuSE: thE CLOVER CuRSE Author: Poppy Green Publisher: new York: little Simon, 2016Call no.: Junior lending Simple Fiction English GRE

Sophie believes that the rare four-leaf clover brings good luck because most clovers have only three leaves. However, on the day she brings a four-leaf clover home, she gets caught in the rain and her paintings are ruined. As more things go wrong for her, Sophie decides to throw away the four-leaf clover to end her bad luck. This is a lively story about how children get caught up in make-believe and how reality is uncovered. An interesting read for imaginative children.

Contributed by Tey Hwee Chen

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Bishan Public LibraryThursdays, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4-6 yrs)Every 1st Saturday11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4-6 yrs)Every 2nd Friday3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4-6 yrs) (CH)

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Serangoon Public LibraryWednesdays, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4-6 yrs)*Every 1st & 2nd Saturday11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4-8 yrs)

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tampines Regional LibraryTuesdays, 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4-6 yrs)Every 1st Friday4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4-10 yrs) (M)Every 1st & 3rd Saturday11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4-10 yrs) (CH)**Every 2nd & 4th Saturday11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4-8 yrs)

Bedok Public LibrarySaturdays, 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm (4-8 yrs) (CH)Saturdays, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4-8 yrs)

Geylang East Public LibraryWednesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4-6 yrs)Every 3rd & 4th Saturday11.00 am – 11.30 am (4-6 yrs)Every 2nd Wednesday8.00 pm – 8.30 pm (4-10 yrs) (CH)

marine Parade Public LibraryWednesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4-6 yrs)Every 4th Friday7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4-10 yrs) (CH)

Pasir Ris Public LibraryFridays, 7.00 pm - 7.30 pm (4-8 yrs)*Every 2nd & 4th Saturday 11.30 am - 12.00 pm (4-8 yrs)

LEGENd:CH - ChineseM – MalayT - Tamil* conducted by our Friends of the Library† includes 30 minutes of personalised book recommendations by librarians

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Ang mo Kio Public LibraryEvery 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesday3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4-6 yrs)Every 4th Wednesday4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4-8 yrs) (CH)

Woodlands Regional LibrarySaturdays, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4-6 yrs)Every 1st Saturday4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4-8 yrs) (CH)Every 2nd Saturday4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4-10 yrs) (M)*Every 2nd & 4th Sunday2.30 pm – 3.00 pm (4-8 yrs)

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Sembawang Public Library†Every 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Wednesday3.00 pm – 4.00 pm (4-6 yrs)*Every 2nd & 4th Saturday11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4-8 yrs)*Every 1st Friday4.30 pm – 5.00 pm (4-8 yrs) (CH)

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Clementi Public Library Thursdays, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4-6 yrs)*Every 1st and 3rd Saturday3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4-8 yrs)

Jurong Regional Library Saturdays, 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm (4-6 yrs)Every 1st Saturday4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4-10 yrs) (CH)Every 2nd Saturday4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4-10 yrs) (M)*Every 1st & 2nd Friday4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4-8 yrs)

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Choa Chu Kang Public LibraryWednesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4-6 yrs)*Every 2nd & 4th Saturday11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4-8 yrs)

Jurong West Public LibrarySaturdays, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4-6 yrs)

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Join our librarians in this half hour of fun facts and stories. Get to know about awesome authors and brilliant books you can dive into. For children aged 7 to 10.

Ang mo Kio Public LibraryEvery 1st, 2nd & 3rd Friday

7.30 pm – 8.00 pm

Bishan Public LibraryEvery 1st & 3rd Wednesday

7.30 pm – 8.00 pm

Bukit merah Public LibraryFridays

7.30 pm – 8.00 pm

Cheng San Public LibraryEvery 1st Wednesday3.30 pm – 4.00 pm

Choa Chu Kang Public LibraryFridays

7.30 pm – 8.00 pm

Clementi Public LibraryMondays

7.30 pm – 8.00 pm

Geylang East Public LibraryEvery 2nd Sunday

2.00 pm – 2.30 pm

Jurong Regional LibrarySundays

12.30 pm – 1.00 pm

Jurong West Public LibraryTuesdays

7.30 pm – 8.00 pm

marine Parade Public LibraryEvery 1st Friday

3.30 pm – 4.00 pm

Serangoon Public LibraryTuesdays

7.30 pm – 8.00 pm

tampines Regional LibraryEvery 1st Sunday

12.30 pm – 1.00 pm

toa Payoh Public LibraryThursdays

7.30 pm – 8.00 pm

Woodlands Regional LibraryFridays

7.30 pm – 8.00 pm

Yishun Public LibraryThursdays

7.30 pm – 8.00 pm

Super StorytasticSuper StorytasticSuper StorytasticSuper Storytastic is full of fun.

Learn about anything under the sun. dragons, Robots, Kittens and Whales;

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BIPlBishan Public Library5 Bishan Place, #01-01 Singapore 579841

CnPllibrary@chinatown133 New Bridge Road, #04-12 Chinatown PointSingapore 059413

CSPlCheng SanPublic Library90 HougangAvenue 10,Hougang Mall, #03-11Singapore 538766

CTPlCentral Public Library100 Victoria Street, #B1-01 Singapore 188064

EPPllibrary@esplanade8 Raffles Avenue, #03-01Singapore 039802

oCPllibrary@orchard277 Orchard Road #03-12 & #04-11 Orchard GatewaySingapore 238858

SRPlSerangoon Public Library23 Serangoon Central, #04-82/83 NEX (Level 4R)Singapore 556083

TPPltoa PayohPublic Library6 Toa Payoh CentralSingapore 319191

AMPlAng mo KioPublic Library4300 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 Singapore 569842

SBPlSembawangPublic Library30 Sembawang DriveSun Plaza #05-01Singapore 757713

WRlWoodlandsRegional Library900 South Woodlands DriveWoodlands Civic Centre, #01-03, Singapore 730900

YIPlYishun Public Library930 Yishun Avenue 2,#04-01, Northpoint Shopping CentreSingapore 769098

BBPlBukit Batok Public Library1 Bukit Batok Central Link, West Mall #03-01Singapore 658713

BMPlBukit merahPublic Library3779 Jalan Bukit MerahSingapore 159462

BPPlBukit PanjangPublic LibraryClosed for renovations. Reopens in 2017.

CCKPlChoa Chu KangPublic Library21 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4,#04-01/02 Lot One Shoppers’ MallSingapore 689812

CMPlClementi Public Library3155 CommonwealthAvenue West,#05-13/14/15The Clementi MallSingapore 129588

JRlJurong Regional Library21 Jurong East Central 1Singapore 609732

JWPlJurong WestPublic Library60 Jurong West Central 3Singapore 648346 QuPlQueenstownPublic Library53 Margaret DriveSingapore 149297

BEPlBedok Public Library21 Bedok North Street 1 Singapore 469659

GEPlGeylang East Public Library50 Geylang East Avenue 1Singapore 389777

MPPlmarine ParadePublic Library278 Marine Parade Road, #01-02,Marine Parade Community BuildingSingapore 449282

PRPlPasir Ris Public Library1 Pasir Ris Central Street 3,White Sands,#04-01/06Singapore 518457

SKPlSengkang Public LibraryClosed for renovations.Reopens in 2017.

TRltampines Regional Library31 Tampines Avenue 7Singapore 529620

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