GoKids December2015 FA (Lowres)

ISSN 1793-544X (Print)
ISSN 2010-0035 (Online)
TabLE Of COnTenTS
Editors Note
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Arts
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Childrens Specials
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Holiday Specials at Bukit Merah

Public Librarys Anniversary
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Recommended Reading
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Read and Bond
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Jiggle, Read and Rhyme
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Super Storytastic
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Storytimes
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Molly the Mobile Library
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Our Locations
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Ho Ho Ho!
Christmas is here, and we have a whole
bunch of Christmas-themed fun activities
for you at the libraries this December!
Spread the yuletide cheer with some crafty
fun over 12 Days of Christmas! Design
unique hand puppet to play with your
family, or do some festive scrapbooking
based on Christmas stories. Check out the
programme listings on page 7.
Could your home do with some Christmas decor? Listen
to enchanting Christmas stories and then create your
own little Christmas tree using recycled old magazines
(page 10). Or build a homemade Christmas snow globe
from a plastic bottle (page 5).
Of course, whats Christmas without a good Christmas
story? Grab mum and dad and huddle around for our
Read and Bond: Mummy, Daddy & Me Christmas
specials, A Christmas Story and Ho! Ho! Ho!
Christmas Is Here! Take your pick from our bumper
crop of story and craft sessions on pages 18 and 19.
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[JRL Live!] Stories Come Alive Co-creation
6, 13 & 20 December, 2.00 pm 4.00 pm
Jurong Regional Library, Programme Zone
Apply basic speech and drama skills to bring your story from page to stage in this
discovery journey on theatre! Participants will also get to perform as different characters
from storybooks in this 4-session workshop. For children aged 10 to 12.
[Art Fresco] Musical Madness!

6 December, 1.00 pm 2.00 pm
Woodlands Regional Library, Everest Room
Ever dreamed of being a conductor or wondered what it's like to be a
musician? Let CLARQuinet, an independent clarinet ensemble, introduce
your child to a variety of woodwind instruments such as the saxophone,
flute and clarinet in this hands-on music workshop. For parent-child pairs
with children aged 6 to 12. Each registration is for 1 parent-child pair.
[Art Fresco Theatre Club] The Stonemason

12 December, 11.00 am 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm 3.00 pm (repeat)
Woodlands Regional Library, Auditorium
Art Fresco Theatre Club presents to you The Stonemason, our first full-scale theatre
production! Immerse yourself in the world of theatre and enjoy this lively performance by
talented children bringing to life a classic East Asian folk tale.
P erformi ng Arts
Guided Dramatization of Storybook
1 & 9 December, 2.00 pm 3.00 pm
Bukit Merah Public Library, Swordfish Room
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Read a story, and then with some help from our facilitators, let your imagination run wild
and bring the story to life on stage! Step into a world where theatre and paper collide in
this workshop for children aged 7 to 10.
I Dance I Wander I Wonder

Marine Parade Public Library, Programme Zone
Tampines Regional Library, Auditorium
Join us in this Asian adaptation of The Little Prince, and follow our characters in a quest
across mountains and rivers. With an innovative mix of narrative, movement, sounds,
music, dance and costuming, this joyous theatre experience will transport you into a world
of enchantment.
Singapore Sounds @ The Libraries

Serangoon Public Library, Programme Zone
Bukit Merah Public Library, Radin Mas Hall
Queenstown Public Library, Programme Zone
Enjoy a fun and eclectic music performance with a dash of Singaporean flavour! Join
Singapore Sounds, an inter-cultural ensemble, as they share their interpretation of familiar
tunes from Singapores musical heritage as well as current pop favourites from around
the world.
Creatin Dance
5 & 19 December, 2.00 pm 3.00 pm
This fun-filled, innovative workshop is designed to introduce children to modern dance
and creative movement. With a focus on experiential learning, this 4-session programme
will teach children creative expression by being more aware of
their body movements. For children aged 4 to 7. Participants
must commit to at least 3 out of 4 sessions.
Bring Stories to Life

7, 9, 10 & 11 December, 1.00 pm 2.30 pm
Bedok Public Library, Multipurpose Room
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See a story book on the stage the way you imagine it! Children
direct the show in this fun-filled session where the story of The
Velveteen Rabbit is acted out on stage by talented actors. For
children aged 5 to 8 years.
This programme is for free admission however registration is required.

Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary.
Acting Alive
Pasir Ris Public Library, Programme Zone
Learn about improvisation, voice, speech, acting and present it in a do-it-yourself' exercise
about theatre production! Find out how to bring a script to life, create your own props and
costumes and stage a play in this workshop! For children aged 10 to 12.
Page 2 Stage
14, 15, 16 & 17 December, 1.00 pm 2.30 pm
Learn to appreciate poetry through dance and theatre! This 4-session workshop aims
to teach children basic dance, movement and theatre skills to assist them in creating
performances pieces with poetry. For children aged 7 to 12. Participants should try to
attend at least 3 out of 4 sessions.
Walk with Us: Let's Explore!

Toa Payoh Public Library, Programme Zone
17 December, 11.30 am 5.30 pm
Central Public Library, Multipurpose Room
Take a walk with ACT 3 Drama Academy, a local Arts company, as they bring you on
excursions to local heritage sites such as Arab Street and Haji Lane. Create a story with
elements drawn from your tour experience which will be put together in a dramatic piece
and presented at the end of the workshop! For children aged 9 to 16.
Puppets Come Alive through Readers Theatre Co-creation

16, 17 & 18 December, 3.00 pm 5.00 pm
Jurong West Public Library, Programme Zone
Readers theatre refers to a group of student-readers speaking the lines and performing
their text with a focus on vocal projection, facial expressions and hand gestures. Learn
more about the techniques of readers theatre in this 4-session workshop and bring
stories alive using your own created puppets! For children aged 7 to 12.
Vis ual Arts

Make Your Own Handy Colour Wheel!
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Learn how to recognise primary, secondary and even tertiary colours and how to mix paint
like a professional artist. With your colour wheel, you'll never have to worry about what
colour to choose when you need to work on a painting for school! For children aged 7 to 11.
Puppet Duo
Pasir Ris Public Library, Programme Zone
Learn how to create puppets using felt and socks! Use your
creativity to design two unique sock characters and then use
them to tell an interesting story! For parent-child pairs, with
children aged 6 to 12.
Fantastic Prints: Lino Printmaking

Geylang East Public Library, Activity Room
What are linocuts? How are they different from other types of relief printing? Find out in
this library workshop and gain some hands-on knowledge on the art of lino printmaking.
Participants get to take home the prints they make as well as keep the linoleum plates for
repeat applications. Strictly for children aged 9 to 12. Sharp cutting tools will be used.
Be a Young Upcycler: Christmas Snow Globe

5 December, 2.00 pm 3.30 pm,
Toa Payoh Public Library, Programme Zone
Serangoon Public Library, Programme Zone
Create your own winter wonderland this Christmas by making a homemade snow globe using a plastic bottle! For children aged 7 to 12.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own 500 ml plastic bottles.
Movie & Kampung Craft

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Enjoy a screening of Kung Fu Panda and bond over craft activities following the film!
Movie and Kampung Craft sessions rekindle the joy of hands on creativity, using the values
of family films to inspire you to create unique mementos. For families with children aged
6 to 10.

Fun with Batik Painting

Bedok Public Library, Programme Zone
Find out about the history and wonders of Batik painting and get a hands-on experience
with the basic processes of drawing, waxing and dyeing to create your own unique Batik
artworks! For children aged 7 to 12.
Wacky Clay Busts!

Bukit Panjang Public Library, Activity Room
Discover the joys of clay modeling where you get to bring to life what your imagination
conjures! Learn the various tools and techniques of clay molding to create human bust
sculptures and bring home your very own masterpiece! For children aged 7 to 12 years old.
Walk With Us: Kampung Masak Masak

Clementi Public Library, Programme Zone
Discover the Gotong Royong culture through hands on activities held at
Sustainable Living Kampung in Yishun. Join us on an interactive tour and
learn how to make traditional Kampung delights such as kaya and toast! This
programme is organised in cooperation with Ground-Up Initiative, a non-profit
organisation promoting sustainable living. Each registration is for 1 parent-child
pair with children aged 4 to 7. Two-way transportation will be provided.
Embroidery Party!
20 December, 11.00 am 1.00 pm,
Ang Mo Kio Public Library, Programme Zone
Embark on a project to beautify Ang Mo Kio Public Library! Learn simple embroidery
from artist Izziyana Suhaimi, and form a fabric mural by contributing embroidered
flowers or embroidered wishes for our library! Materials will be provided for the first
40 registered participants, but everyone else is welcome to bring their own materials,
hang out at this embroidery party and make friends! Suitable for all ages. Children
aged 7 and below must be accompanied by an adult.
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Children's Specials
Hans Christian Andersen Specials!
Join us for a storytelling session featuring classic
stories by Hans Christian Andersen such as The
Emperors New Clothes and The Real Princess!
Whats more, you get to design and bring home
your very own kings crown or princess wand!
This programme is limited to 25 children aged 7 - 12
years old.
Lets Travel Asia with Rice and Tea (Session 3)

Have fun reading and learning with local author Anupa
Roy in this special series of 8 workshops for children aged
7 to 12 years old. In this 3rd session of the series, Two
leaves and a Bud, travel with Little Tea around Asia and
listen to stories told by Little Tea!
Greatest Gift is Love

Join us at this fun-filled storytelling session to discover the story of The Greatest Gift,
an original story shared by our very own librarian. You will also get to make your very
own lovable gift bag to bring home!
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This programme is limited to 25 children aged 4 - 6 years old.
Mighty, Mighty Greek Heroes

We all love heroes, but do you know what the ancient Greek heroes were really like?
They were heroes not just because they were strong, but because they were clever
too! Join us as we uncover legends of various ancient Greek heroes who went on
incredible adventures!
This programme is limited to 25 children aged 6 to 10 years old.
TRL Anniversary: Clay Cake Toppers

Tampines Regional Library, Changi Room
It's not a birthday without a cake! Learn to make a cake from clay that you can bring
home or give to someone on their birthday! This programme is limited to 20 children
aged 5 and above.
Interactive Chinese Storytelling

Join us for an interactive Chinese storytelling
session where you will get to listen to stories
told in Mandarin and participate in fun activities.
This programme is free and is suitable for
children aged from 6 to 9 years old.
Blast Off into Outer Space!

How do you get to the Moon, or even Mars? Why, by taking a
space rocket of course! Join us and learn fun facts about outer
space, planets and moons. Create your own space rocket to
bring home too!
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This programme is suitable for children 7 - 10 years old and is

limited to 25 participants.

TRL Anniversary: Taiko Performance

5 December 3.00 pm 4.00 pm
Tampines Regional Library, Auditorium
Taiko or Daiko, is a percussive art originating from Japan. In the past, it was used to
inspire troops to fight in war, but it has since transformed into a performing art that has
spread to different parts of the world. During this performance, seize the opportunity to
understand the basics of Taiko drumming, its history and also get a hands-on opportunity
to try it out yourself!
Mandarin Storytelling for children

5 & 19 December, 4.00 pm 4.30 pm
library@chinatown, Programme Zone
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Abby L. Kahei is a theatre practitioner with much experience in children's programmes
and storytelling. Get ready for an entertaining session full of joy and laughter as she takes
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! For children aged 4 - 12
years old.
Charlottes Web Party

Spiders may be scary-looking, but Charlotte is one spider with a heart of gold who goes
to great lengths to save her new friend, Wilbur the pig. Join us for a storytelling session
on amazing spiders and get to create your very own Charlotte.
The Little Christmas Tree

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Tis the season to be jolly and make Christmas trees!

Come join us in this one-hour programme as we listen
to Christmas stories and fashion a mini Christmas tree
from old magazines! This programme is free and is
suitable for children aged from 7 to 10 years old.
The Elves and the Shoemaker

The drama performance put up by the National University
Hospital (NUH) Centre for Hearing Impairment and Language
Development (CHILD) is an annual event which provides
hearing impaired children (3 - 12) an avenue to showcase
their creativity and talent in acting/singing. This year, we will
be performing the well-loved The Elves and the Shoemaker
with a script and props written and made by the children.
All families with children in preschool and primary school are welcome!
Seats are limited.
Early Reads Expert Series:

Supporting Children with Learning Difficulties
Date: 5th December 2015, Saturday
Time: 3pm 4pm
Venue: Woodlands Regional Library, Programme Zone
All children have the ability to learn. They learn at their own pace and
in different ways. When children are not learning in the typical way at
school, parents may find it a challenge to teach them. These children
are also at risk of social and emotional difficulties due to their learning
differences. This workshop helps parents to identify children who are at
risk of learning difficulties, apply strategies to support their children with
their learning, and provide a supportive environment for their children to
become confident learners.
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.
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The speaker, Ms Lim Chun Yi, is a senior occupational therapist at KK Womens and
Childrens Hospital (KKH) Department of Child Development. She works with children with
developmental needs and their families at the clinic, homes and schools. She is pursuing
her PhD in Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University and is the Vice-President of the
Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists (SAOT).

Show & Tell

Tampines Regional Library, Changi/Simei Room
This workshop provides a great opportunity for parents
to learn and exchange tips with one another on how to
instil a love for reading in their children. Parents will learn
to identify the type of reader their child is and discover
an extensive range of resources to encourage each of
these unique reader types. Parents will also learn how
to create a nurturing reading environment in their home.
Lets Travel Asia with Rice and Tea (Session 4)

Have fun reading and learning with local author Anupa Roy in this special series of 8
workshops specially created for children aged 7 to 12 years old. In this 4th session of the
series, Ah! Cha!, learn the many different names and types of tea in Asia with Little Tea.
There will also be a little tea ceremony at the end of the session.
Stories and More!

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 is happening every 3rd Wednesday
of the month!
Baby Lapsit Programme

Join us for 30 minutes of bonding fun with your baby and engage your little one through
meaningful play!
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Research has shown that from the time they are infants, children learn the patterns of
language. Songs and rhymes play an important role in stimulating your babys language
development. In this session, you will be introduced to simple songs, action rhymes, and
finger plays that you can use to interact and bond with your baby at home. These songs
and rhymes are especially selected for babies under one, and incorporate gentle swaying
and bouncing movements that babies enjoy. Remember to also bring home some books
that the librarian will recommend for your little one.
This programme is intended for parents with babies up to 12 months.
Young Author Club

Young Author Club (YAC) is an initiative by Janus
Education to nurture the creative literary aspirations of
young students. Facilitated by experienced mentors in
the writing industry, this free workshop aims to discover
and inspire Singapores next generation of writers and
storytellers. During the monthly get-together sessions,
participants can exchange ideas about storylines, plots,
characters, themes and more. For registration and more
details, please email to books@catherinekhoo.sg or call
6336 8985.
Holiday Science Specials

Dates: 1 & 4 December 2015
Time: 10.00 am 12.00 pm
Venue: Jurong Regional Library, Programme Zone, Level 1
Dates: 2 December 2015
Time: 10.00 am 12.00 pm
Venue: Woodlands Regional Library, Everest Room, Level 4
Dates: 3 December 2015
Time: 2.00 pm 4.00 pm
Venue: Marine Parade Public Library Programme Zone, Level 2
Back by popular demand! The holiday fun science series by
Science Centre Singapore will be bringing you the opportunity
to be amazed by the wonders of science. Participate in our
thematic activity stations and learn more through engaging
hands-on activities.
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This programme is recommended for children of age 8 - 12.

Parents Day Out: Creatively Upcycled

You would have heard of recycling but have you heard of upcycling? Do you also know
that you can upcycle almost anything? Join us as we share with you how to upcycle and
create something beautiful out of reused objects and materials. This programme is open
to parents and limited to 20 participants.
Puppet Storytelling
by Sunny Bunny Montessori
Bishan Public Library, Programme Zone
Be entertained by the children from
Sunny Bunny Montessori as they bring
stories alive through puppets! This
session will be conducted in both English
and Chinese.
The Little Prince - Sahara Sandscapes

A pilot crashes his plane in the middle of the Sahara desert and meets the little prince.
Over the days that they spend in the desert, the little prince tells the pilot fascinating
stories of the planets he has visited and people he has met. Join us as we tell some of
these stories, and get a chance to create your own Sahara sandscape!
Story Special: Jingle Bells!

22 December 2015, 7.30 - 8.00 pm
Jurong West Public Library, Storytelling Corner
23 December 2015, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Choa Chu Kang Public Library, Activity Room
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Merry Christmas! Come celebrate with us

during our Story Special as we share with
you fun, festive stories!
Holiday Specials at Bukit Merah

Public Librarys Anniversary
Diary Stories
Level 1, Storytelling Corner
Do you keep a journal? Join us for a lively look at books that feature the journal or
diary format. Pick up some tips about journaling and start
scribbling away yourself! Suitable for 8 - 12 year olds.
Greatest Gift is Love
Join us at this fun-filled storytelling session to discover the
story of The Greatest Gift, an original story shared by our
very own librarian. You will also get to make your very own
lovable gift bag to bring home! Limited to 25 children aged
4 - 6 years old.
Chicken Cha Cha Storytimes
4 December, 7.30 pm - 8.15 pm
From author Anna Phang and illustrator Debbi P. comes the effervescent character
- Chicken Cha Cha. Fall in love with Chicken Cha Cha, Sofie and Fifi as they brave
a series of real life issues such as hygiene, responsible pet ownership, and care for
the environment! Join us for a fun-filled storytelling and sharing
for the young and young at heart.
Fairies Come Alive!
5 December, 10.30 am 11.30 am
Level 3, Radin Mas Hall
Prepare to be enchanted as fairies and other magical
creatures come to life in this drama performance by the
boys and girls from Cherie Hearts (Depot)!
Library Scavenger Hunt: Who Stole Christmas?
A chilling mystery looms as Christmas decorations in the library suddenly go
missing! Join us on a hunt for the missing decorations to restore the holiday cheer
once again. A special seasonal storytelling session awaits you too!
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Limited to 25 children aged 6 - 10 year old.

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JS Book Review
Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall,
the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions
Author:
Lenore Look
Publisher: New York: Schwartz & Wade Books, 2014
Call No:
Junior Lending Simple Fiction English LOO
Seven-year-old Asian American Alvin Ho is afraid of everything, including germs, strange

surroundings and planes! Imagine how bad he must feel when his dad announces that
they are visiting their relatives in China! To cope with the trip, Alvin makes a list for
everything from hearty advice on how to survive a 16-hour plane ride to meeting
strange relatives and even, to surviving acupuncture treatments!
The latest title in the beloved Alvin Ho series by Lenore Look, the book takes Alvins fears
to new heights as he deals with the long flight and cultural differences in China. Hilarious
and unforgettable, the series has been compared to the Diary of a Wimpy Kid and is an
easy read for beginner readers.
Contributed by Angela Chen
J Book Review
The Paper House
Author:
Lois Peterson
Publisher: Victoria: Orca Book Publishers, 2012
Call No:
Junior Lending English PET
Gwen Russell is thrilled that she will be flying to Paris with her family! While they are
there to support her brothers for their lacrosse tournament, Gwen and her mum hopes
to tour the city when they can. To add further to her excitement, Gwen befriends a local
French boy and learns that her favourite band, Shock Value, will be performing in Paris
for a one-night-only concert! Tickets, however, are sold out except for 3 lucky winners in
a scavenger hunt across Paris! As Gwen and her friends embark on a race around the city,
Gwen discovers that the best rewards are, in fact, not the free tickets.
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For those dreaming of a visit to the City of Lights, this book may be the next best thing!
Contributed by Johan A Rahman
Junior Reading Ambassador Review

Into the Goal!
Author:
Caline Tan
Publisher: Singapore: Bubbly Books, 2012.
Call No:
Juvenile Lending Singapore English TAN
Robozonic is a super machine that can communicate with humans, animals and plants. It
can also transport people from one place to another in twelve seconds. Mabel and Julie
are Robozonics friends. The story is about how Mabel loses Robozonic and finally gets
it back by winning a soccer challenge. In the process, Mabel, Julie and Robozonic meet
Uncle Kong, a villain from the future.
I like the book very much because the story is very interesting and adventurous. I also like
the characters as they are charming and witty. The adventures that Mabel went through
were very exciting.
I would recommend this book to my friends as it is an interesting story. I am sure my friends
will enjoy it. For people who like adventure stories, Im sure they will like this book too.
Contributed by Natalie Chua Xin Tong, 9 years old
Greendale Primary School, Primary 4
When I am not reading, I am playing with my brother who is 7 years old.
JP Book Review
The Cloudspotter
Author:
Tom McLaughlin
Publisher: London: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2015
Call No:
Junior Lending Picture Book English MAC
Meet Franklin, better known as The Cloudspotter', a solitary boy who spends his time
spotting not only clouds but exciting adventures in the sky too! One day, a scruffy dog
decides to join the Cloudspotter in his explorations. The Cloudspotter, however, doesnt
want to share his adventures and comes up with a plan to rid himself of the dog. Would the
Cloudspotter ever learn that some games are even better shared?
A charming book with delightful illustrations, The Cloudspotter touches upon the power of
friendship and imagination. Get ready to dive into the picture book and see the sky with a
new pair of eyes!
Adults
Childrens
Seniors
Teens
recommendations
Looking for more books to read over the school holidays? Just scan this
QR code with your phone reader (you can also use the QR reader on the
NLB Mobile app) to access our digital booklists for Primary 1 6 students!
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Contributed by Renu Siva
Read and Bond:

Mo m my, Daddy & 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.
How Could You, Anansi!
Ang Mo Kio Public Library, Activity Room
Join us for a session of storytelling featuring
classic stories of Anansi, the trickster spider
of West Africa. Get a chance to make and
bring home your very own spider craft too!
Monsters and Underwear!
Bishan Public Library, Activity Room
Cheng San Public Library, Activity Room
Ever wanted your own pet monster? Come
listen to stories about cute monsters, learn
how to make your own cute monster, and
even design its underwear!
Big Fish, Small Fish
Woodlands Regional Library,
Everest Room
Fishes are beautiful creatures of the ocean.
Discover how they find friendship through
the simple act of sharing and create your
own beautiful fish!
Zoom through Space!
Bedok Public Library, Multi-Purpose Room
Listen to stories about
space adventures and
learn how to make your
own space rocket!
Around the world with Margaret

Read MacDonald
Enter a world of magic as we share with
you stories told by storyteller extraordinaire,
Margaret Read MacDonald! Join us as
we create an interesting craft inspired by
Margaret Read MacDonalds stories.
Ocean Commotion
Choa Chu Kang Public Library,
Activity Room
What can be found in the deep blue sea?
Explore the depths and meet interesting
sea creatures from stories that we share!
Who knows, you might get to bring one of
them home too!
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My Best Friend is an Elephant

Bukit Batok Public Library, Activity Room
June and August meet in the dark forest
one night and become friends. Next day,
they discover that they are, in fact, very
different. Can you be best friends with
someone very different from you? Come
and enjoy stories about
a lovable elephant,
and create your own
elephant craft to
bring home!
TRIP, TRAP! TRIP, TRAP! Who's that

trip-trapping over my bridge?
Bukit Merah Public Library,
Storytelling Corner
The hungry billy goat brothers want to
cross the bridge to graze the yummy
green pastures. But there is an ugly and
mean troll guarding the bridge. Little Billy
Goat and his brothers must find a way to
trick the troll and cross the bridge. Will
they succeed? Join us in this exciting
and interactive session and find out how
the three clever billy goats outsmart the
menacing troll! You will also get to create
your very own goat craft.
Huff! & Puff! with Dragons
Pasir Ris Public Library, Activity Room
Fire-breathing dragons, flying dragons
- find out more about dragons, go on an
adventure with them and get a chance to
make your very own dragon!
The Big Turtle
Bukit Panjang Public Library,
Activities Room
Ever wonder how the earth
came into being? Join us for
a storytelling session
of how the earth is
made. Get a chance
to make and bring
home a turtle
craft too!
Monstrous Fun
Geylang East Public Library,
Activity Room
Are you thrilled by monsters both scary
and cute? Join us as we listen to stories
featuring very different kinds of monsters,
then unleash your creativity in making your
very own monster pop-up card.
Ho Ho Ho! Christmas is here!
Jurong Regional Library,
Programme Zone
Celebrate with us this
festive season! There'll
be sing-alongs and tales
from the faraway land of
Father Christmas! Learn
more about the season
of giving and celebration,
and bring home your very
own mini 3D Christmas
tree standee!
Detective Notebook
Tampines Regional Library,
Children's Playhouse
Create your own detective notebook to
hunt and unlock mysteries! Join us for a
fun and exciting 1-hour programme with
mysterious stories and craft making.
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A Christmas Story
Woodlands Regional Library,
Everest Room
Christmas is almost here! Come celebrate
Christmas with us through stories and
interesting Christmas crafts.
Are you afraid of Monsters?

Tampines Regional Library,
Children's Playhouse
Calling all brave kids, join
us for an hour of fun if you
are not afraid of monsters!
Learn all about monsters,
including making friends
with them, and bringing
your friend home!

JIGGLE,
READ and
RHYME
Join other parents with young children, and support
your childs 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 13.
Each registration is for a parent-child pair.
3 December 4.00 pm 4.30 pm Jurong West Public Library, Programme Zone
Tampines Regional Library, Children's Playhouse
8 December 7.30 pm 8.00 pm Yishun Public Library, Activity Room

14 December 3.30 pm 4.00 pm Cheng San Public Library, Activities Room
15 December 3.30 pm 4.00 pm Serangoon Public Library, Programme Zone
15 December 4.00 pm 4.30 pm Bedok Public Library, Multi-Purpose Room
16 December 3.00 pm 3.30 pm Clementi Public Library, Programme Zone

17 December 4.00 pm 4.30 pm Marine Parade Public Library, Programme Zone
17 December
7.30 pm 8.00 pm

Super Storytastic
Super Storytastic is full of fun.
Learn about anything under the sun.
Dragons, Robots, Kittens and Whales;
Mysteries, Humour and Adventure Tales!
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 Library
Jurong Regional Library
Bishan Public Library
Jurong West Public Library
Bukit Merah Public Library
Marine Parade Public Library
Bukit Panjang Public Library
Serangoon Public Library
Cheng San Public Library
Tampines Regional Library
Choa Chu Kang Public Library
Toa Payoh Public Library
Clementi Public Library
Woodlands Regional Library
Geylang East Public Library
Yishun Public Library
Every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Friday

7.30 pm 8.00 pm
Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday

7.30 pm 8.00 pm
Fridays
7.30 pm 8.00 pm
Fridays
7.30 pm 8.00 pm
Every 1st Wednesday

3.30 pm 4.00 pm
Fridays
7.30 pm 8.00 pm
Mondays
7.30 pm 8.00 pm
Every 2nd Sunday

2.00 pm 2.30 pm
Sundays
12.30 pm 1.00 pm
Tuesdays
7.30 pm 8.00 pm
Every 1st Friday

3.30 pm 4.00 pm
Tuesdays
7.30 pm 8.00 pm
Every 1st Sunday

12.30 pm 1.00 pm
Thursdays
7.30 pm 8.00 pm
Fridays
7.30 pm 8.00 pm
Thursdays
7.30 pm 8.00 pm
Storytimes
Central Region
Eastern Region
Thursdays, 3.30 pm 4.00 pm (4-6 yrs)

Every 1st Saturday
11.30 am 12.00 pm (4-6 yrs)
Every 2nd Friday
3.30 pm 4.00 pm (4-6 yrs) (CH)
Toa Payoh Public Library
Saturdays, 11.00 am 11.30 am (4-6 yrs)

Every 1st Saturday
12.00 pm 12.30 pm (4-6 yrs) (CH)
Central Public Library
Sundays, 12.30 pm 1.00 pm (4-6 yrs)

Every 1st & 3rd Saturday
12.30 pm 1.00 pm (4-8 yrs) (CH)
Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Saturday
12.30 pm 1.00 pm (4-6 yrs)
Cheng San Public Library
Fridays, 3.30 pm 4.00 pm (4-6 yrs)

Every 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Wednesday
3.30 pm 4.00 pm (4-6 yrs)
*Every 3rd & 4th Sunday
2.30 pm 3.00 pm (4-8 yrs)
Wednesdays, 3.30 pm 4.00 pm (4-6 yrs)

*Every 1st & 2nd Saturday
11.30 am 12.00 pm (4-8 yrs)
L egend :
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CH - Chinese
M Malay
T - Tamil
* conducted by our Friends of the Library
includes 30 minutes of personalised
book recommendations by librarians
Tuesdays, 4.00 pm 4.30 pm (4-6 yrs)

Every 1st Friday
4.00 pm 4.30 pm (4-10 yrs) (M)
Every 1st & 3rd Saturday
11.30 am 12.00 pm (4-10 yrs) (CH)*
*Every 2nd & 4th Saturday
11.30 am 12.00 pm (4-8 yrs)
Bedok Public Library
Saturdays, 2.30 pm 3.00 pm (4-8 yrs) (CH)

Saturdays, 3.00 pm 3.30 pm (4-8 yrs)

Every 3rd & 4th Saturday
11.00 am 11.30 am (4-6 yrs)
Every 2nd Wednesday
8.00 pm 8.30 pm (4-10 yrs) (CH)
Marine Parade Public Library

Every 4th Friday
7.30 pm 8.00 pm (4-10 yrs) (CH)
Northern Region
Western Region
Ang Mo Kio Public Library
Bukit Batok Public Library
Woodlands Regional Library

Every 1st Saturday
4.00 pm 4.30 pm (4-8 yrs) (CH)
Every 2nd Saturday
4.00 pm 4.30 pm (4-10 yrs) (M)
*Every 2nd & 4th Sunday
2.30 pm 3.00 pm (4-8 yrs)
Every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Tuesday

3.00 pm 3.30 pm (4-6 yrs)
Every 1st Monday
7.30 pm 8.00 pm (4-10 yrs) (T)
Every 4th Tuesday
3.00 pm 3.30 pm (4-8 yrs) (CH)
*Every 1st & 3rd Saturday
11.30 am 12.00 pm (4-8 yrs)
Sembawang Public Library
Every 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Wednesday

3.00 pm 4.00 pm (4-6 yrs)
11.30 am 12.00 pm (4-8 yrs)
*Every 1st Friday
4.30 pm 5.00 pm (4-8 yrs) (CH)
Tuesdays, 7.30 pm 8.00 pm (4-6 yrs)

Every 1st Wednesday
3.00 pm 3.30 pm (4-8 yrs) (CH)
*Every 1st & 3rd Saturday
11.30 am 12.00 pm (4-8 yrs)
Bukit Panjang Public Library
Every 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Friday

3.00 pm 3.30 pm (4-6 yrs)
Every 1st Friday
3.00 pm 3.30 pm (4-10 yrs) (CH)
*Every 2nd & 3rd Sunday
2.30 pm 3.00 pm (4-8 yrs)

Every 1st and 3rd Saturday
3.00 pm 3.30 pm (4-8 yrs)

Every 1st Saturday
4.00 pm 4.30 pm (4-10 yrs) (CH)
Every 2nd Saturday
4.00 pm 4.30 pm (4-10 yrs) (M)
*Every 1st & 2nd Friday
4.00 pm 4.30 pm (4-8 yrs)
Bukit Merah Public Library
Choa Chu Kang Public Library

11.30 am 12.00 pm (4-8 yrs)
Jurong West Public Library
Queenstown Public Library

Saturdays, 10.30 am 11.00 am (4-6 yrs)
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Every 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesday

3.00 pm 3.30 pm (4-6 yrs)
Every 4th Wednesday
4.00 pm 4.30 pm (4-8 yrs) (CH)
Molly the
Mobile Library
MOLLY, the Mobile Library brings popular books and classic
favourites to you. Complete with a service counter, e-Kiosk, book
borrowing and returning stations, its an experience you wouldnt
want to miss. Join us on MOLLY and indulge in the joys of reading!
MOLLY @ Punggol Oasis

(Punggol Field Walk Blk 176D)

Punggol Oasis RC
MOLLY @ Serangoon North
MOLLY @ Blk 105 Jalan Rajah

Moulmein Rajah Court RC
MOLLY @ Punggol Oasis

(Punggol Field Walk Blk 176D)

Serangoon North Ave 4 Blk 542

Punggol Oasis RC
MOLLY @ Punggol Gardens

(Blk 164 Edgefield Plains -service road)
MOLLY @ Havelock Rd Blk 22B Food Court
MOLLY @ Punggol Periwinkle

(Punggol Rd Blk 195)

McNair Road Blk 112
MOLLY @ Ang Mo Kio Blk 404

Nee Soon East Zone '10' RC

Punggol Gardens RC

Punggol Periwinkle RC

Ang Mo Kio Blk 404
MOLLY @ United Square

United Square Shopping Mall
MOLLY @ Woodlands Ring Rd Blk 656

Woodlands Zone 9 RC

Bukit Ho Swee Food Court
MOLLY @ McNair Road
MOLLY @ Yishun Blk 417
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Our Locations
Central / downtown Region
BIPL
EPPL
5 Bishan Place,
#01-01
Singapore 579841
8 Raffles Avenue,
#03-01
Singapore 039802
library@esplanade
CNPL
OCPL
133 New Bridge

Road, #04-12
Chinatown Point
Singapore 059413
277 Orchard Road

#03-12 & #04-11
Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
library@chinatown
CSPL
Cheng San
Public Library
90 Hougang
Avenue 10,
Hougang Mall, #03-11
Singapore 538766
library@orchard
SRPL

23 Serangoon
Central, #04-82/83
NEX (Level 4R)
Singapore 556083
Eastern Region
BEPL
Bedok Public Library
21 Bedok North
Street 1
Singapore 469659
GEPL
50 Geylang East
Avenue 1
Singapore 389777
MPPL
Marine Parade
Public Library
278 Marine Parade
Road, #01-02,
Marine Parade
Community Building
Singapore 449282
TPPL
CTPL
Central Public Library

100 Victoria Street,
#B1-01
Singapore 188064
Toa Payoh
Public Library
6 Toa Payoh Central

Singapore 319191
BBPL
Bukit Batok Public Library
BMPL
4300 Ang Mo Kio

Avenue 6
Singapore 569842
900 South
Woodlands Drive
Woodlands Civic
Centre, #01-03,
Singapore 730900
BPPL
Sembawang
Public Library
30 Sembawang Drive
Sun Plaza #05-01
Singapore 757713
YIPL
930 Yishun Avenue 2,

#04-01, Northpoint
Shopping Centre
Singapore 769098
TRL
31 Tampines Avenue 7
Singapore 529620
CMPL
3155 Commonwealth
Avenue West,
#05-13/14/15
The Clementi Mall
Singapore 129588
21 Jurong East
Central 1
Singapore 609732
3779 Jalan Bukit Merah

Singapore 159462
SBPL
Closed for
renovations.
Reopens in 2017.
JRL
WRL
Woodlands
Regional Library
Sengkang Public Library
Bukit Merah
Public Library
AMPL
Ang Mo Kio
Public Library
SKPL
Western Region
1 Bukit Batok Central

Link, West Mall #03-01
Singapore 658713
Northern Region
PRPL
Pasir Ris Public Library
1 Pasir Ris Central
Street 3,
White Sands,
#04-01/06
Singapore 518457
Bukit Panjang
Public Library
1 Jelebu Road,
Bukit Panjang Plaza,
#04-16/17
Singapore 677743
CCKPL
Choa Chu Kang

Public Library
21 Choa Chu Kang

Avenue 4,
#04-01/02 Lot One
Shoppers Mall
Singapore 689812
JWPL
Jurong West
Public Library
60 Jurong West
Central 3
Singapore 648346
QUPL
Queenstown
Public Library
53 Margaret Drive
Singapore 149297

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Holiday Specials at Bukit Merah

Read and Bond

Jiggle, Read and Rhyme

Molly the Mobile Library

All Rights Reserved.

Have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!

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[Art Fresco] Musical Madness!

[Art Fresco Theatre Club] The Stonemason

I Dance I Wander I Wonder

Singapore Sounds @ The Libraries

Bring Stories to Life

This programme is for free admission however registration is required.

Walk with Us: Let's Explore!

Puppets Come Alive through Readers Theatre Co-creation

Vis ual Arts

Fantastic Prints: Lino Printmaking

Be a Young Upcycler: Christmas Snow Globe

Movie & Kampung Craft

This programme is for free admission however registration is required.

Fun with Batik Painting

Wacky Clay Busts!

Walk With Us: Kampung Masak Masak

Lets Travel Asia with Rice and Tea (Session 3)

Greatest Gift is Love

This programme is limited to 25 children aged 4 - 6 years old.

Mighty, Mighty Greek Heroes

TRL Anniversary: Clay Cake Toppers

Interactive Chinese Storytelling

Blast Off into Outer Space!

This programme is suitable for children 7 - 10 years old and is

This programme is for free admission however registration is required.

TRL Anniversary: Taiko Performance

Mandarin Storytelling for children

Charlottes Web Party

The Little Christmas Tree

Tis the season to be jolly and make Christmas trees!

The Elves and the Shoemaker

Early Reads Expert Series:

This programme is for free admission however registration is required.

Show & Tell

Lets Travel Asia with Rice and Tea (Session 4)

Stories and More!

Baby Lapsit Programme

Young Author Club

Holiday Science Specials

This programme is recommended for children of age 8 - 12.

This programme is for free admission however registration is required.

Parents Day Out: Creatively Upcycled

The Little Prince - Sahara Sandscapes

Story Special: Jingle Bells!

Merry Christmas! Come celebrate with us

Holiday Specials at Bukit Merah

Limited to 25 children aged 6 - 10 year old.

This programme is for free admission however registration is required.

Seven-year-old Asian American Alvin Ho is afraid of everything, including germs, strange

Junior Reading Ambassador Review

Contributed by Renu Siva

Read and Bond:

Around the world with Margaret

My Best Friend is an Elephant