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Table of Contents Editor's Note

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Special Feature

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Fun with Tots

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Children's Special

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Read! Singapore Presents

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Super Storytastic

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Fill Yourself With the Arts

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Recommended Reading

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Story Times

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Editor's Note Hi Kids Hope you had a good break from school as well as spending time with your families and friends! Did you attend any library programmes? School holidays might be over but there’s much to look out for at our public libraries.

Haven’t had your fill of Science-related activities in June? Then, be sure to check out the “Quirky Science” video screenings. From the evolution of papyrus to paper; how the Internet began and the technology of Telephony – there is something for you to watch and learn. Catch the video screening at various libraries; for screening times and to learn how you can win entry passes to the Singapore Science Centre, please turn to page 5.

On the 31st of May, we saw the opening of the 1st Children Green Library at Central Public Library. Since then, it has been widely visited by many, both young and old. Have you visited it? With its unique design and focus on the environment, do make the trip down as we guarantee it is worth the time!

Back to reading, for the first time, Read! Singapore has involved a youth book selection committee. With the intent of encouraging peer-to-peer recommendations, stories selected include a collection of 3 Asian animal folktales that are all cross-translated in the 4 official languages! In addition, we will be inviting Rob Cleveland, an accomplished author and master storyteller in ‘A World United Through Stories’. Check out pages 12 for more information.

With all these exciting activities and programmes, be sure to drop by the nearest Library today!

Go Kids Contributors Editor: Zainap Osman Contributors: Andrea Ang, Annusia Jaybalan, Chan Sing Ying, Felicia Chan, Hiew Pek Een, Huang Su San, Koh Chee Boon, Lim Heng Liang, Lim Lee Lian, Lynn Ang, Haraldine Hoo YaWen, Hong Whvan Hsin, Mardhiah Mahamood, Nur Naadhirah Ridza, Nurul Arsyikin bte Rennie, Pearly Ma, Reshma Jethanand, Sakina bte Mohamed Ali, Selene Yap, Tse Ming Wai, Wu Changmei, Wu Hao Design: Artnexus Design Pte Ltd

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Culture-vulture paintings!

by Annusia Jaybalan

Any time of the year you choose to visit our public libraries, you will certainly have exciting “Fill Yourself With the Arts� programmes to attend.

Look out for our extensive line-up of painting workshops this July! Painting is renowned for being one of the oldest art forms that remains popular till today. This traditional art is presented in many different ways and is distinct with every culture. Go culture-hopping this July with painting workshops that let you create batik as a community effort and paint like the Indian folk artists of the indigenous Warli tribe! With Chinese ink painting, Warli painting and batik painting, it is back to the classics here in July. Do check out other traditional art forms at our public libraries, if you want to experience art as it was!

Young painters hard at work.

Pretty blossoms painted by our own participants.

Recommended Titles Come Look with Me: Asian Art

Lane, Kimberly Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, c2008. J 709.5 LAN

Come Look with Me encourages readers to look, learn and discuss art, specifically 12 traditional Asian art pieces. Lane provides readers with background information that will offer insight on the technique, artist and story of the subject. Also, questions accompanying each art piece allow this book to be used as a learning tool at classrooms, homes and even museums!

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The Very Hungry Lion

Wolf-Sampath, Gita Madras: Tara Pub, c1995 J 398.2 WOL [FOL]

Based on an Indian folktale, The Very Hungry Lion tells the dilemma of a very hungry, lazy lion who tries to take the lazy way out of hunting. Illustrated in the traditional style of Warli painting, this award-winning picture book provides readers with a good preview of what Warli art looks like. The silkscreened pictures turn this read into a work of art on its own!

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Activity Room, Bishan Public Library 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 July 5 August

TUE Join us in this series of 6 Fun with Tots sessions as we introduce you and your little ones to the 6 early literacy skills that are important in order for your child to learn to read. We will share good rhymes and books that are sure to entertain as you bond with your child. This programme requires registration at the library eKiosks and website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg with an admission of $2 per session for a parent and child pair. You will receive a token when you register for all 6 sessions!*

Activity Room, Choa Chu Kang Public Library 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm 4 July 11 July

Vocabulary Narrative Skills

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Print Motivation Print Awareness Letter Knowledge Phonological Awareness Vocabulary

Activity Room, Ang Mo Kio Public Library 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm 3 July 10 July

*While stock lasts.

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Everest Room, Woodlands Regional Library 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm 2 July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30 July

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Print Motivation Print Awareness Letter Knowledge Phonological Awareness Vocabulary Narrative Skills

Vocabulary Narrative Skills

Activity Room, Pasir Ris Public Library 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm 2 July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30 July

Print Motivation Print Awareness Letter Knowledge Phonological Awareness Vocabulary

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Story Time in Mandarin 2013 – A Collaboration between Lianhe Zaobao and Toa Payoh Public Library 6, 13, 20 & 27 July, 12.00 pm – 12.30 pm Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library 《联合早报》的记者编辑和读者义工，将带领小朋友们“翻出”华文故事 书的乐趣！从一月开始，每逢周六中午，他们就到大巴窑图书馆与大家 一起“翻（Fun）书乐”！深信阅读习惯和华文兴趣应该从小培养，《早 报》记者与义工将通过各种题材的精彩故事，包括属下学生报《小拇指》 里的原创内容，激发小朋友对阅读华文书报的兴趣。欢迎四到八岁的小 朋友参加！ Journalists from Lianhe Zaobao, together with their volunteer readers, will be at Toa Payoh Public Library to share the joys of reading Chinese stories with our little young readers. Starting from January, make it a weekly Saturday date with them! Believing strongly that good reading habits and love for Chinese should start from young, Zaobao journalists and volunteers will be telling stories of different genre, including original stories from Zaobao’s very own student publication, Thumbs Up Junior.

This programme is open to children between four and eight years old.

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Singapore Science

Festival "Quirky Sc As part of the Singa ience" pore Science Festiv al, the Discover Kid “Quirky Science” is s Asia video series premiering in our libr ary this July! This ha screening is free an lf–hour video d no registration is required.

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July 4, 11, 18, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm Everest Room, Woodlands Regio nal Library

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4 July Quirky Science vid eo screening – Chec k out cool COMPUTER S that functioned on punch cards in the early days.

11 July Quirky Science vid eo screening – Wondrous WAVE S of the electromagnetic va riety were actually discovered by accid ent!

18 July Quirky Science vid eo screening – We ar it. Bounce it. Chew it. Isn’t RUBBER remarkable?

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July 5, 12, 19, 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Pu blic Library

5 July Quirky Science video screening – Come and see curious CU RES from the past!

Nothing like a loboto my (hole in the head ) to solve a headache !

12 July Quirky Science video screening – GUNPOWDER is gro ss! Not only can it hurt people, it used to be made with po op.

19 July Quirky Science video screening – From smoke signals to telegrams to telephones -talk ab out the technology of TELEPHONY!

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July 7, 13 & 21, 11 .30 am – 12.00 pm Programme Zone , Jurong Regional Lib rary 7 July “Quirky Science” Vid eo Screening – Witne ss the evolution of papy rus to PAPER! 13 July “Quirky Science” vid eo screening – The idea of humans flying aro und used to be a FL IGHT of fancy! See the im possible made possi ble.

21 July “Quirky Science” vid eo screening – Imag ine a world devoid of lov ely LIGHT. It’s time to admire this amazing wonder.

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July 12, 19 & 26, 7.0 0 pm – 7.30 pm Programme Zone, Bishan Public Librar y 12 July Quirky Science video screening – Incredibly , the INTERNET was con ceived to ward off nu clear attacks in the Cold Wa r (not for the social me dia platforms that we lov e).

19 July Quirky Science video screening – Amazing air conditioning was ins pired by pesky mosqu itoes?

Do not take COOLING for granted (especia lly in this heat)! Thanks, mo squitoes!

26 July Quirky Science video screening – Isn’t life in PLASTIC, fantastic?

Indeed, what would we do without this man-m ade wonder? We wo uld probably have less fun without Barbie do lls.

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Bake & Decorate your own Mini Cupcakes

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July 7, 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Activity Room, Geylang East Public Library

This is a hands-on cupcake making workshop for kids who love cupcakes or simply want to learn how to bake. It’ll be a great opportunity for the little ones to learn how to bake and decorate their own cupcakes. You will also be introduced to a selection of recipe books where you will get ideas for cupcake decoration. This workshop is designed for 25 children aged 6–12.

Please register at our eKiosks or website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg with an admission fee of $2 per child.

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Food Safety by Agri–Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore & Ngee Ann Polytechnic Puppet Show 13 July, 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Activity Room, Geylang East Public Library Puppet Show and Arts Corner 20 July, 12.00 pm – 3.00 pm Children’s Playhouse, Tampines Regional Library

Many people on Planet Earth are getting stomach aches and diarrhoea. Join this puppet show and help superhero Funkyman solve each food poisoning case while learning useful food safety tips for special occasions such as BBQs, steamboats and gatherings!

This programme is open for children aged 4–12. The programme is for free admission however registration is still required. Please register at library eKiosks or website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg.

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JUL Ronald McDonald visits our Libraries!!

13 July, 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Activity Room, Geylang East Public Library 14 July, 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm Storytelling Corner, Bukit Merah Public Library

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20 July, 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm Programme Zone, Ang Mo Kio Public Library 21 July, 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library Hi kids! Ronald McDonald will be staging a show about reading fun just for you! Grab your mom and dad and join Ronald at these libraries. Don’t forget your camera for some pictures with Ronald!

Pittodrie Pirates Storytelling and Crafts Workshop

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13 July, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Activity Room, Yishun Public Library

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The Pittodrie Pirates have arrived! Ahoy there Mateys! Come join us for a fun-filled Saturday with the newly launched series. An exciting storytelling session and a workshop to create amazing pirate costume and pirate ships awaits you!

The programme is limited to 25 children aged 5 – 9. This programme is for free admission however registration is required. Please register at library eKiosks or website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg.

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Meet author Jason Erik Lundberg and illustrator Patrick Yee of Bo Bo and Cha Cha's Big Day Out 15 July, 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm Activity Room, Sengkang Public Library

Meet author Jason Erik Lundberg and illustrator Patrick Yee. Jason will be reading from two of his children's books A New Home for Bo Bo and Cha Cha and Bo Bo and Cha Cha's Big Day Out. Learn to make your very own panda mask from Patrick Yee, the illustrator of the series. Materials and tools for the craftmaking will be provided. This programme is open to 25 children aged 3–7. It is recommended to have one adult to accompany the child during the session. This programme is for free admission however registration is required. Please register at library eKiosks or website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg.

Storytelling for You and Me 19 July, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Activity Room, Bishan Public Library 26 July, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Activity Room, Bishan Public Library Early Childhood Education second year students from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College Central will bring stories alive as part of the ITE-Bishan Public Library Collaboration. Bring your little ones to join the students in the session filled with stories, music and movement!

See you then!

This programme is for free admission however registration is still required. Please register at library eKiosks or website http://gollibrary.nlb.gov.sg.

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Story Joy 20 July, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Children’s Playhouse, Tampines Regional Library

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Stories & Craft Fun!

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20 July, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Storytelling Corner, Bukit Merah Public Library

Join us at the children’s playhouse as students from the OMEP Singapore Student Chapter put on a skit and craft session (drawing of elephant) about respect for all! This programme is open to the first 20 participants aged 4–6 at the venue. Please register at library eKiosks or website http://gollibrary.nlb.gov.sg.

Join the librarians for a session of fun stories and get to make an interesting craft to take home! This programme is open to 30 children aged 4–8.

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Puppet Performance on "The Arrogant Mouse” 21 July, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone, Bishan Public Library Love puppet shows? Love storytelling?

Come catch this entertaining performance put up by children from Sunny Bunny Montessori as they tell you the story, “The Arrogant Mouse” through puppetry.

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Aromatic Creations – Inventing Paper Air Fresheners!

21 July, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Multipurpose Room, Central Public Library Do you like the pleasant scent from air fresheners?

Ever thought of making one? Learn about the use of air fresheners and create one using recycled paper!

This programme is open to 25 children aged 8–12. This programme is for free admission however registration is still required. Please register at library eKiosks or website http://gollibrary.nlb.gov.sg. This programme is conducted in collaboration with Nature Matters.

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Racial Harmony Day celebrations @ the library July 21, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Playhouse, Tampines Regional Library Come for a fun-filled hour of celebrations! Watch a Chinese Dance performance, and create batik and rangoli art with students! The above programme is a joint collaboration with Chong Zheng Primary School.

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Young Author Club

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26 July, 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm Everest Room, Woodlands Regional Library 29 July, 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm Activity Room, Marine Parade Public Library 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 Singapore’s 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.

Sweet Sweet Seasons Saturday, 27 July & 3, 10, 17 and 24 August 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm Activity Room, Pasir Ris Public Library

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This 5 week workshop is suitable for children aged 3–6 and it will be conducted in Mandarin.

This workshop aims to raise children’s competency levels in Mandarin, and most importantly help them to realize that learning Mandarin can be a fun and enriching experience. It revolves around the theme of the 4 seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, allowing children to experience the essence of these seasons through poetry, songs, games, dramatization, crafts and other fun interactive activities. Parents will be invited to join their children during the first and last session of the workshop, encouraging bonding between parent and child. 该系列工作坊共五堂课，适合3到6岁的小朋友，以华语进行。它以四季为主题，通过诗歌、游 戏、戏剧、手工等活动为三至六岁的小朋友制造丰富有趣的学习平台，提升语言能力的同时，也 让小朋友体验四季的奥妙。欢迎家长在第一堂及第五堂课与孩子一同参与，促进亲子感情。 Please email hao_wu@nlb.gov.sg with your children’s name, gender, age and parent’s name and contact number. Limited seats are available.

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A World United Through Stories 18 July, 5.00 pm – 5.30 pm, Children’s Playhouse, Tampines Regional Library 19 July, 5.00 pm – 5.30 pm, Treehouse Area, Woodlands Regional Library 20 July, 2.00 pm – 2.30 pm, “My Tree House”, Central Public Library 20 July 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm, Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library 20 July, 6.00 pm – 6.30 pm, Activity Room, Sengkang Public Library Take a storytelling trip around the world with Rob Cleveland and find out how we are all more alike than we are different!

The programme is suitable for children aged 7–12. Registration is required at the library eKiosks or website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg

Rob Cleveland An accomplished author and master storyteller, Rob Cleveland tells stories from all over the world. His interactive and high-energy performance will delight and engage both children and adults. His story, “How Tiger got his stripes” is featured in Read! Singapore 2013.

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与秋小鱼面对面

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7月4日，下午2时30分 – 4时30分， 兀兰区域图书馆礼堂（底层1楼）Woodlands Regional Library Auditorium (B1) 作者将以《青苹果的滋味》为出发点分享创作过程，并根据书中部分章节与中学生 讨论一些青少年成长问题。 *此活动适合中学生参与 有兴趣参与活动者，可电邮至 readsingapore@nlb.gov.sg。 秋小鱼 秋小鱼，本名邱昭瑜，中国文化大学中国文学研究所硕士，现为 电视/电影编剧、童话作家及华语文教学研究者，已撰写出版二 十二本书。 《青苹果的滋味》内容简介： 本书描写了中二乙班的男女生在成长路上的遭遇，呈现了青少年的内心世界。作 者透过五个故事中主角的经历，引导青少年作反思，并带领他们走过成长中迷惘 和落寞的时刻。故事改写自台湾著名青少年电视连续剧《我的这一班》的剧本。

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7月20日，上午11 时–下午 12时30分， 碧山公共图书馆二楼Programme Zone, Bishan Public Library 作者将通过戏剧手法导读《小铁盒》并和公众分享创作背景。 *此活动适合小学生参与 有兴趣参与活动者，可电邮至 readsingapore@nlb.gov.sg。

李慧慧 李慧慧，新晋马来西亚儿童文学作者。2010年，参加了第一届红蜻蜓少年 小说奖，凭长篇小说《妈妈满分》获得了银奖。 《小铁盒》内容简介： 作文成绩公布，平时表现不特出的静宁竟然得了第一！ 聪铭不甘心，认为静宁有“秘密武器”才会打败他。他和“死党”慧洁、大伟决定查个水 落石出。 聪铭偶然看见静宁一个人在课室里对着一个小铁盒说话…… 小铁盒里究竟装着什么？难道小铁盒就是静宁的“秘密武器”？！

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Stor ytastic

Super Storytastic is full of fun.

Learn about anything under the sun.

Dragons, Robots, Kittens and Whales; Mysteries, Humour and Adventure Tales!

Ang Mo Kio Public Library Every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Friday, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm

Bukit Merah Public Library Fridays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Bukit Panjang Public Fridays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm

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y Central Public Librar Sundays, 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm Cheng San Public Lib rary Every 1st Wednesday, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm

Choa Chu Kang Public Library Fridays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Clementi Public Library Mondays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm

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Geylang East Public Library Every 1st & 2nd Sunday, 2.00 pm – 2.30 pm

rary Jurong Regional Lib Sundays, 12.30 – 1.00 pm Jurong West Public Library Tuesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm

Marine Parade Public Library Every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Friday, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm Pasir Ris Public Library Wednesdays, 7.00 pm - 7.30 pm

Sengkang Public Library Every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Saturday, 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm

Hey Kids, if you are aged 7–10, 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.

Serangoon Public Library Tuesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm

Tampines Regional Library Sundays, 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm Toa Payoh Public Library Thursdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm y Yishun Public Librar Thursdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm Woodlands Regional Library Fridays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm

More Exciting Programmes Look out for more art and heritage programmes coming your way in July and September 2013. Log on to http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg/ programme/Arts.aspx for more details.

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张瘦石全国中小学书画展书法工作坊 (Calligraphy Workshop)

7 July, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm, 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm, Multipurpose Room, Central Public Library 中正中学（总校）书画学会的会员将进行两场书法工作坊。 此工作坊的教学项目包括： • 如何正确地握毛笔。 • 如何书写各种楷书笔画。 • 如何以楷书书写不同的汉字。 本次工作坊完全免费，名额只限40名公众，欢迎年龄介于7至16岁的公众报名。有意报名者请到 任何图书馆内的资讯服务站或浏览 http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg报名。若名额已满，我们将安排您 在等候名单上，请将你的姓名与联络号码电邮至 Selene_Yap@nlb.gov.sg ，并将电邮标题题为 “Calligraphy Workshop”。此工作坊将以华语讲解.

Be introduced to the art of Chinese Calligraphy as students of the Chung Cheng High School (Main) Calligraphy & Chinese Painting Club guide participants through basic brush styles and strokes. There will also be a short demonstration as well as a hands-on session.

This programme is limited to 40 participants aged 7–16. This programme is for free admission however registration is required via library eKiosks or website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg.

Should the programme be fully registered and you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please email your name and contact number to Selene_Yap@nlb.gov.sg with the subject title “Calligraphy Workshop”. This workshop will be conducted in Mandarin.

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Visual Arts Foliage Collage 13 July, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm My Treehouse, Central Public Library

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Compose a colourful mixed media collage of your favourite animals! Participants will be guided to cut, craft and combine natural materials to create a unique art piece.

This programme is limited to 20 children aged 7–10. This programme is for free admission however registration is required.

Please register at library eKiosks or website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg. Should the programme be fully registered and you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please email your name and contact number to Selene_Yap@nlb.gov.sg with the programme title as the subject.

Mould A Mini Mooncake 14 July, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm Activity Room, Geylang East Public Library

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Always enjoyed eating mooncake? Learn to create your own mini mooncake keychain out of clay! All in time for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival.

This programme is limited to 25 children aged 5–8. This programme is for free admission however registration is required. Please register at library eKiosks or website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg. Should the programme be fully registered and you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please email your name and contact number to Andrea_Ang@nlb.gov.sg with the programme title as the subject.

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27 July, 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Multipurpose Room, Central Public Library

Art is no walk in the park – or is it? Find out as we journey through our local parks, for art inspiration and creation! Let local flora and fauna stir your inner artist, to produce works composed of textures, colours and more.

This outdoor art session will be held at Botanical Gardens. Participants will have to gather at the Multipurpose Room, Central Public Library, where two-way transportation will be provided from library to The Botanical Gardens and back.

This programme is limited to 15 children aged 7–10. This programme is for free admission however registration is required. Should the programme be fully registered and you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please email your name and contact number to Selene_Yap@nlb.gov.sg with the programme title as the subject.

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Aloha Ukulele!

6 & 7 July, 11.30 am – 1.00 pm Activity Room, Pasir Ris Public Library 17 July & 18 July, 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Activity Room, Sengkang Public Library Learn how to play the ukelele in this 2-part series. Grandparents, parents and children will learn the basic knowledge about the ukelele and how to play it.

Participants will be taught to play different chords, and a complete song!

Check out our website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg for more details of this programme.

“Mosquito and Pantang” 13 July, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Bukit Merah Public Library 17 July, 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Tampines Regional Library

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Want to know what really goes on in your neighbour's house? Take a peek at the play presented by The Necessary Stage!

This performance is suitable for families and children of all ages. Free admission with no registration required.

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27 July, 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm Toa Payoh Public Library

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Let BronzAge Gamelan take you through this instrumental journey. Get a chance to try your hands at playing the metallophones, kendang and gongs during the performance.

For a fascinating peek into the local culture and history, come with us on learning journeys to some of the must-see culture and heritage sites. 2-way transportation will be provided from library to venue and back.

Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall 7 July, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm Meeting Point, Tampines Regional Library 21 July, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm Meeting Point, Woodlands Regional Library

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Travel back in time as the guided tour traces Dr. Sun’s revolutionary activities in the Southeast Asian region. Each session is limited to 40 participants. This tour is conducted in English and is suitable for families with children above 8 years old.

Malay Heritage Centre 13 July, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm Meeting Point, Bukit Merah Public Library 14 July, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm Meeting Point, Toa Payoh Public Library

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This tour will focus on Kampong Glam’s historical significance as a thriving port town prior to Raffles’ arrival in 1819, as well as showcase the increasingly urban and cosmopolitan nature of Singaporean Malays.

This programme is limited to 30 participants and is suitable for families with children above 8 years old. This tour is conducted in English.

These programmes are for free admission however registration is required. Please register via library Kiosks or website http://golibrary.nlb. gov.sg. Should the tour be fully registered and you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please email your name and contact number to Naadhirah_Ridza@nlb.gov.sg with the programme title as the subject.

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Recommended

READING

Leopard Adventure Anthony McGowan London: Puffin, 2012. J MAC

An Amur leopard, one of the most critically endangered big cats in the world, is in danger. Her family is trying to escape a forest fire but they are trapped between two rivers with no way out.

Amazon and her cousin, Frazer, of the Trans-Regional Animal Conservation and Knowledge Society (TRACKS), are racing against time to get the she-leopard and her cubs out of danger. However, unknown to all of them are those who want the leopard dead and they are far more dangerous and cunning than any forest fire. Fine ancient larch and pine trees fill the forest and are worth millions of dollars, and these endangered leopards are in the way. With the leopards around, permission will not be granted for logging and those who want the wood are impatient to see the leopards gone. Can Amazon and Frazer get the leopards to safety in time? Read this action-packed adventure set in far Eastern Russia to find out how the story ends.

Reviewed by Felicia Chan

The Creature from the Seventh Grade Bob Balaban New York: Viking, 2012. J English BAL

For twelve-year old Charlie Drinkwater, being up there with the popular kids (the One-Upsters and the Banditoes) in school is almost an impossible dream. Charlie, a self-professed geek and a scrawny one at that, scores a measly zero on the popularity charts. But that does not bother him much as he is content with hanging out with his fellow geeky friends, Sam and Lucille (the Mainframes). However, one day in school he suddenly morphs into a giant mutant dinosaur. Inevitably, he becomes the centre of attraction in school and even the popular kids in school are starting to notice him. Will things ever be the same again for Charlie?

Reviewed by Lim Lee Lian

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Breathe

Sarah Crossan London: Bloomsbury, 2012. Y CRO

Can you imagine a world without any trees? In this story, the world has no trees, the oxygen level of the atmosphere has plummeted and the population has diminished drastically within just a few years. The world has become a wasteland. People live under a glass dome and only the Premiums – a privileged group of people – get enough oxygen to lead normal lives. When Quinn saves Alina, a rebel, from the Ministry’s clutches, he discovers the conspiracy behind the people’s suffering and anguish. As a Premium, Quinn has the power to put an end to the people’s suffering. Should he follow his father’s wishes, or stand up for what is right?

Reviewed by Lynn Ang

The Secret Zoo

Bryan Chick New York: Greenwillow Books, 2010. J CHI Noah, his sister, Megan and their best friends, Richie and Ella, live right next door to the Clarksville City Zoo. Megan is the first to notice the puzzling behaviour of some of the animals late at night. When Megan goes missing, Noah goes in search of Megan after receiving a message from a bird to see Mr Tall Tail, the zoo’s famous monkey. With the help of their amazing animal friends, Noah, Richie and Ella discover the secret zoo, a place where animals are hidden before they go extinct on earth. Can the three friends succeed in rescuing Megan from the hands of the monstrous creatures of the secret zoo? Will they be able to help their animal friends?

Noah is my favourite character as he is courageous, determined and witty as he meets all sorts of horrible creatures but he is not deterred by them! My favourite parts of the story are when the children discover the Secret Zoo and when Megan goes missing. It becomes really exciting when the story takes a mysterious turn. Readers who like adventure, mystery and a bit of mayhem, make this book your first choice the next time you visit the library!

This review was written by Haraldine Hoon YaWen, aged 12. Haraldine is a Junior Reading Ambassador with the National Library Board. In her free time, she loves to read, draw, cycle, listen to music and play with her dog. Haraldine loves fantasy and adventure books.

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Party Shoes

Noel Streatfeild Published By: Oxford University Press, 2007. J STR Selina's parents are both British prisoners of war during World War II and she has been sent to live with her cousins. While staying with her cousins, Selina receives a parcel filled with a stunning party frock and a beautiful pair of satin shoes from an aunt in America. But where and when can she wear these? After all, it is wartime and no parties are held! That is, until her cousins decide to organize a pageant for her to wear her beautiful outfit. But how and where are they going to hold the pageant? Read more to find out about this heart-warming tale that shows the possibility of a silver lining in the darkest clouds.

This review was written by Hong Whvan Hsin, aged 10. Whvan Hsin is a Junior Reading Ambassador with the National Library Board. When not reading, she enjoys dancing and playing the clarinet.

47 Things You Can Do for the Environment

Lexi Petronis San Francisco, CA: Zest Books, 2012. Y 363.7 PET Do you know that our Earth is in danger? We hear and talk all the time about climate change, oil spills into oceans and toxic chemicals leaking into our groundwater. There's a lot we can do to start cleaning up the Earth and it starts with you! This book is divided into categories focusing on habits at home, school, in the community or on the road. It explores many minor and major things teenagers can do to make a positive difference in the environment, such as go on green dates, shopping at secondhand stores or donating old mobile phones. Each green project is followed by practical ideas and cheerful cartoon art.

This book is full of ideas on how to be green. There are excellent discussion themes on being green, recycling and saving the Earth. Lexi Petronis believes that teenagers can make a difference because they are creative and motivated, and also because they are the generation who will inherit the planet in the near future. And she certainly has a point.

Reviewed by Koh Chee Boon

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Mr Tripp Goes for a Skate

Sandy McKay Newtown, N.S.W.: Walker Books Australia, 2012. JS MAC Mr Tripp’s students of Room Five and Seven will be celebrating Wheels Day on Friday. Wheels Day is a day when everyone is supposed to bring along something with wheels to ride on in the playground. Everyone is extremely excited about Wheels Day. When Mr Tripp is asked by the students to have a go on the skateboard during Wheels Day, his face turns white and he makes many excuses not to join in the fun. Why is Mr Tripp behaving so strangely? Does he have a secret he doesn’t want others to know? What’s going to happen when he has a go on the skateboard?

Reviewed by Wu Changmei

Chickens Can’t See in the Dark Kristyna Litten Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2012. JP LIT

When Mr Benedict tells his class that chickens cannot see in the dark, little Pippa (who happens to be a curious chicken), wants to know what will help her see in the dark. She asks Mr Owl for advice but he says he cannot help; everyone knows that chickens cannot see in the dark.

Little Pippa decides to head to the library to look for more information about seeing in the dark. She comes across a book: ‘Old Hens’ Tale’ which mentions that carrots can help. Little Pippa cooks a carrot feast for all the chickens on the farm and lo and behold, on a moonlit evening, everything just looks a little bit different to the chickens.

Reviewed by Tse Ming Wai

The Green Team

Jon Mikkelsen Mankato, Minn.: Stone Arch Books, 2009. J ENG MIK At school, Noah Green is unpopular, bad at sports and had poor grades. When his teacher assigns the class a project to help their community, he can’t think of anything. On the contrary, when he is at his dad’s Green Thumb Landscaping company, he mows lawns, plants trees and flowers, installs water fountains and helps dig gardens. One day, while resting under the tree, an idea for his project came to him. Noah knows that is exactly what the community needs. What is Noah’s great idea and will he succeed in his project? Read on to find out!

Reviewed by Hiew Pek Een

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Bedok Public Library Saturdays, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4 – 6 yrs) Saturdays, 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs) (CH) Geylang East Public Library Wednesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs) Every 3rd & 4th Saturdays, 11.00 am – 11.30 am (4 – 6 yrs) Every 2nd Wednesday, 8.00 pm – 8.30 pm (4 – 10 yrs) (CH) Pasir Ris Public Library Fridays, 7.00 pm – 7.30 pm (4 – 6 yrs) Every 2nd & 4th Saturday, 11.30 am –12.00 pm Marine Parade Public Library Wednesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs) Every 4th Friday, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4 – 10 yrs) (CH) Sengkang Public Library Every Friday, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4 – 6 yrs) Every 1st, 2nd, 3rd Saturday, 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs) Every 4th Saturday, 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm (4 – 10 yrs) (CH) *Every 1st & 2nd Sunday, 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs)

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Ang Mo Kio Public Library 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)

Bukit Batok Public Library Tuesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs) Thursdays, 3.00 pm – 3.30 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

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