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Editor's Note Hi Kids What is your favourite subject? Would it happen to be Social Studies? Well, do you know why this subject is part of your school curriculum? Social Studies is an important subject as it includes the sharing of historical events which gives us an understanding of why certain things are done in a certain way. This is so that we learn from and prevent a recurrence of our past mistakes. This month, join us as we discover the history of Kusu Island and Sisters’ Island. Kusu Island is often associated with those who visit the island for their yearly pilgrimage while Sisters’ Island boasts some of the best reefs accessible to public. How did their names come about? To find out more, join the Crescent Girls’ School Malay Language Society as they travel back in time with a play that touches on the importance of filial piety and family values. There will be traditional Malay performances as well so do join us with your friends and family. To find out more do turn to page 16 for more information. Mother’s Day celebration is here and our Librarians have prepared exciting programmes and activities for all. Some of the planned activities include learning how to create beautiful paper bags as a gift for your Mum, balloon sculpting, craft making and storytelling sessions. Don’t miss these exciting programmes. The details can be found on pages 4–7. Not forgetting, our Fill Yourself with the Arts programmes! This month, we have Tall Tales Crafty claws and snapping jaws, check out Dragons Alive, Fabulously Felted Fiction!, Stamping stories!, Fun–Tastic Fischer–Tip and many more! Are you excited? Then flip to pages 8–11 for registration details. Last but not least check out the recommended reading section and remember, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss, “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!”
Go Kids Contributors Editor: Zainap Osman Contributors: Chiang Yu Xiang, Eshand Jagatheesan, Faizah binte Mohamed Salleh, Ho Jing Ru, Joanna Zhang, Koh Wei Lian, Mardhiah Mahamood, Nur Naadhirah Rashid Ridza, Sonja Wong, Wu Hao Design: Artnexus Design Pte Ltd
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Join us in this series of six Fun-with-Tots sessions where we will introduce you and your little ones to the six early literacy skills that are important in teaching your children to read. This programme requires registration at the library eKiosks and admission is $2 per session for a parent-child pair. Please register at the library eKiosks or website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg. You will receive a token when you register for all six sessions!* Limited to 20 pairs only. *While stock lasts.
THU Activity Room, Bukit Panjang Public Library 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Activity Zone, Bukit Merah Public Library 2.00 pm – 2.30 pm
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Print Motivation Print Awareness Letter Knowledge Phonological Awareness Vocabulary Narrative Skills
THU Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm 23 May 30 May 6 June 13 June 20 June 27 June
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Print Motivation Print Awareness Letter Knowledge Phonological Awareness Vocabulary Narrative Skills
Vocabulary Narrative Skills
TUE Activity Room, Cheng San Public Library 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm 7 May 14 May 21 May
Phonological Awareness Vocabulary Narrative Skills
TUE Changi/Simei Room, Tampines Regional Library 7.30 pm - 8.00 pm 7 May
Narrative Skills
Children's
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Story Time in Mandarin 2013 – A Collaboration between Lianhe Zaobao and Toa Payoh Public Library 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！每逢周六中午，他们会在大 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. Make 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 genres, including original stories from Zaobao’s very own student publication, Thumbs Up Junior. This programme is suitable for children aged 4-8.
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Thank you for making me wiser, mum! 3.00 pm - 4.00 pm Changi/Simei Room, Tampines Regional Library Looking for something extra-special for your mum this Mothers’ Day? Then join us in this one hour craft session to create an adorable paper bag owl for her to display at home or at the office! All materials are provided. This programme is limited to 25 children aged 6-12. Registration is required at our eKiosks or website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg with an admission fee of $2.
Check out the Fringe Booths (except Face Painting 1–3 pm)
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Design a Card for your Mum!
Flower Tea Party for Mummy and Me
2.30 pm - 3.30 pm Activity Room, Sengkang Public Library
4.00 pm - 5.00 pm Activity Room, Sengkang Public Library
Do you want to create handmade cards for your mum? In this session, you will get a chance to learn how to make cards for your Mum!
Come dressed in your best flowery outfit and make a sunflower for your dearest mummy this Mother’s Day! Limited to 25 parent–children pairs aged 7–10. Registration is required at our eKiosks or website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg with an admission fee of $2.
Borrow 12 items on 4 May
and participate in these activities held at the Foyer. While stocks last! • Memory Wire Bracelet • • Have Fun with Henna! • Nail Art • • Badge Making • Tokens Giveaway • • Face Painting
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Sesi Bercerita dan kraftangan 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm Activity Room, Sengkang Public Library Cintai dan hargailah bumi kita! Ayuh! Mari mengitar semula barang-barang yang tidak diperlukan lagi, seperti suratkhabar lama, kertas tisu dan lain-lain. Sesi ini terbuka kepada kanak-kanak berusia 6 hingga 12 tahun. Jika berminat, sila mendaftar di mesin eKiosk ataupun di lelaman berikut http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg. Bayaran masuk adalah $2 bagi setiap peserta.
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2.00 pm - 3.30 pm Activity Room, Marine Parade Public Library
MAY I Love You, Mum!
An ode to mothers! They have toiled, they have sacrificed, they have given more than we can ever imagine possible. This Mother’s Day, Marine Parade Public Library will be hosting a Mother’s Day Tea Party. Children will get a chance to create a ‘surprise’ for their mothers.
1.00 pm - 2.00 pm Activity Room, Geylang East Public Library It’s time to celebrate Mothers’ Day! Join us in this one hour special where you will enjoy heart-warming stories about family. Also, don’t miss this chance a make a special Mother’s day wooden spoon craft for your mother. This programme is limited to 30 children aged 5-10. Registration is required at the library eKiosks or website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg with an admission fee of $2.
*To note: Mothers to join the session after 3.00 pm. A surprise awaits you from your little one. This programme is limited to 25 children aged 6-12. Registration is required at our eKiosk or website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg with an admission fee of $2.
Young Author Club by Janus Education
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4.00 pm – 5.30 pm Everest Room, Woodlands Regional Library
Happy Mother's Day 11.00 am - 3.00 pm Activity Room, Ang Mo Kio Public Library Calling all parents and children! To celebrate Mother’s Day, Ang Mo Kio Public Library will bring you a joyful atmosphere with an array of fun-filled activities ranging from balloon sculpting, craft-making and games. Simply borrow 6 items from Ang Mo Kio Public Library between 1-11 May to participate in any of the activities.
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This Club is an initiative by Janus Education to nurture the creative literary aspirations of young students. Facilitated by experienced mentors in the writing industry, it aims to discover and inspire Singapore’s next generation of writers and storytellers. Join us and exchange ideas about storylines, plots, characters, themes and more. For registration and more details, please email to books@catherinekhoo.sg or call 6336 8985.
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A Perfect Gift for Mom 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm Activity Room, Choa Chu Kang Public Library 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Jurong West Public Library
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Join us in our Mother’s Day special to surprise your mother with a perfect gift. During this session you will learn to create something special for your mother and listen to interesting stories. This programme is limited to 25 children aged 6-10. Registration is required at our eKiosks or website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg with an admission fee of $2.
Gathering Readers
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11.00 am – 12.00 pm Programme Zone, Jurong West Public Library Reading “Wonder Struck” by Brian Selznick, this monthly book club focuses on children’s literature and young adult fiction. Reservation is required by sending an email to Angie at angle_LIM@nlb.gov.sg. Limited to 12 children aged 9–14.
25 MAY Stories Craft Fun!
19 MAY Puppet Performance on 'The Monkey and the Crocodile'
2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Storytelling Corner, Bukit Merah Public Library Join the librarians for a session of fun stories and get to make an interesting craft to take home! This programme is limited to 30 children aged 4-8.
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.
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Presents
Attend any TWO of our programmes and receive two stamps to exchange for a Fill Yourself With The Arts Notebook & holder! Pick up a flyer from our friendly Cultural Concierges at the programme to qualify!
Dragons AlivE! Who’s afraid of fire-breathing dragons? Certainly not me! Learn how to craft and manipulate your fearsome dragons in this one-of-a-kind workshop and showcase them on our puppet stage! 12 May, 2.00 - 4.00pm, Activity Room, Sembawang Public Library 19 May, 2.00 -4.00pm, Activity Room, Choa Chu Kang Library This Programme is limited to 15 children of age 5-7. Although the programmes are free, registration is still required. Please register at library e-kiosks or the 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 Serena_Toh@nlb.gov.sg with the programme title “ Dragons Alive” as the subject.
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Fabulously Felted fiction! Who’s been sitting on my chair, eating my porridge and sleeping on my bed? Make a Mama, Papa or Baby Bear in this sewing session intended for beginners! 4 May, 2.00 – 4.00pm, Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library 12 May, 11.00 – 1.00pm, Activity Room, Bukit Panjang Public Library 19 May, 2.00 – 4.00pm, Programme Zone, Central Public Library 25 May, 11.00 – 1.00pm, Activity Room, Seng Kang Public Library
Sewing sock
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What good can come out of a sorry old sock? Sock Creatures of course! Learn how to use leg warmers to create a fun and simple sock creature! 5 May, 2.00 – 4.00pm, Activity Room, Pasir Ris Public Library 11 May, 2.00 – 4.00pm, Swordfish Room, Bukit Merah Public Library 18 May, 11.00 – 1.00pm, Activity Room, Choa Chu Kang Public Library 25 May, 3.00 – 5.00pm, Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library
The programme is limited to 20 participants aged 8 and above. Needles would be used in these sessions. Although this programme is planned for free admission, registration is still required. Please register at library e-kiosks 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 Yu_Xiang_Chiang@nlb.gov.sg with the subject title “Sewing Crafts”.
Leaving your
Paw Prints! Stamping Stories! Carve, chop and create stories with rubber stamps! Using simple rubber blocks, participants will learn to design and sculpt characters and subjects to be stamped into unique and adorable comic strip stories.
19 May, 2.00 – 4.00pm, Programme Zone, Serangoon Public Library 26 May, 2.00 – 4.00pm, Programme Zone, Ang Mo Kio Public Library
From Page to Print Carve, mould, ink and roll the meanest monsters and deadliest beasts into textured prints! Participants will master a different basic printmaking skill such as relief and block stencil printing in each session, and be introduced to basic art elements and principles of design. 11 May, 11.00am – 1.00pm, Activity Room, Geylang East Public Library 18 May, 11.00am – 1.00pm, Activity Room, Sengkang Public Library 25 May, 11.00am – 1.00pm, Programme Zone, Bedok Public Library
This programme is limited to 30 children aged 6 – 12. Although this programme is planned for free admission, registration is still required. Please register at library e-kiosks or the 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 activity name as the subject title.
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Mix-N-Match Chimera Photo Stories Recreate your favourite book characters and scenes through this creative photography experience. Learn photography skills, snap some photos and enjoy a good read. This programme is suitable for children aged 8 – 12 and is limited to 20 parent-child pairs.
Kid’s illustration series Learn to illustrate your favourite book characters using drawing, painting or doodling. Create your own stories and be inspired by a different Children’s Book illustrator in each session, such as Karen Michel, Barbara Mathiessen, Madeline Arendt and Holly Harrison. This programme is limited to 20 children aged 8 – 12. Please check out our website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg for more details
18 May, 1.00pm – 5.00pm, Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library 31 May, 1.00pm – 5.00pm, Multipurpose Room, Bedok Public Library Although this programme is planned for free admission, registration is still required. Please register at library e-kiosks 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 Joti_Omprakash@nlb.gov.sg with the programme title as the subject title.
Creatures Under the Bed! It is time to sleep and the lights go off. What creatures come out to play? Doodle imaginary friends that crawl from under the bed in this interactive doodling workshop!
18 May, 11.00 – 1.00pm, Programme Zone, Serangoon Public Library 19 May, 11.00 – 1.00pm, Programme Zone, Jurong West Public Library This programme is limited to 30 children of age 5 -10. Although the programmes are free, registration is still required. Please register at library e-kiosks 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 Serena_Toh@nlb.gov.sg with the programme title with the subject title “Bed Creatures”.
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Legend of Hang Tuah! Join the legendary hero, Hang Tuah as he faces a test of loyalty. Set in the time of the Melaka Sultanate expect action-packed play filled twists and turns. Please check out our website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg for more details
Stories to Song Write songs inspired by your favourite stories and sing them aloud! Led by music artist Corinne Gibbons, participants will get to express their creativity by infusing words with rhythm and rhyme to create monstrous tunes and beastly beats! 4 May, 2.00pm – 3.30pm, Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library 5 May, 2.00pm – 3.30pm, Programme Zone, Woodlands Regional Library
This programme is suitable for children aged 7 – 12 and is limited to 15 parent-child pairs. Although this programme is planned for free admission, registration is still required. Please register at library e-kiosks 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 “Stories to Song”.
SculpTing Stories! Animal Adventures
Fun-tastic Fischer-Tip
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Create your favourite story book animals and monsters using multi-coloured, organic sponge-like pieces to build a 3D model. Be amazed at how the pieces will stick together, using only water! The possibilities are endless, so let your imagination run wild with creativity! The programme is limited to 30 children aged 7-10.
Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Participants will gain an understanding of colour, basic shapes and forms, and get to explore different ways of joining pieces of clay together to create 3D animal characters. The programme is limited to 25 children aged 5-8. 5 May, 4.00 – 5.30pm, Activity Room, Geylang East Public Library 11 May, 4.00 – 5.30pm, Activity Room, Seng Kang Public Library 19 May, 4.00 – 5.30pm, Activity Room, Bukit Batok Public Library 26 May, 4.00 – 5.30pm, Activity Room, Cheng San Public Library
Story-telling with Papyrus kraft
5 May, 2.00 – 3.30pm, Programme Zone, Ang Mo Kio Public Library 12 May, 2.00 – 3.30pm, Multi-purpose Room, Central Public Library
I will always
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Papyrus Kraft is a new and innovative technique of painting and sculpting with non-toxic Mulberry paint to create textured art paintings. Be enchanted by this interactive story-based workshop, where you will bring home your very own textured artwork, inspired by animals and monsters from your favourite books. The programme is limited to 30 children aged 4-7.
Be enthralled by animal inspired artworks while walking through the Art Gallery of the Singapore Art Museum! Be entertained by a short puppet show, create your very own puppets, and finally put on a mini puppet show!
4 May, 2.00 – 4.00pm, Programme Zone, Bedok Public Library 11 May, 2.00 – 4.00pm, Activity Room, Clementi Public Library 18 May, 2.00 – 4.00pm, Programme Zone, Toa Payoh Public Library 25 May, 2.00 – 4.00pm, Activity Room, Yishun Public Library
12 May, 10.00 – 12.30pm, Meeting Point: The Plaza, National Library Building 19 May, 10.00 – 1.00pm, Meeting Point: Changi Room, Tampines Regional Library 26 May, 10.00 – 1.00pm, Meeting Point: Programme Zone, Woodlands Regional Library
Although the programmes are free, registration is still required. Please register at library e-kiosks or the 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 Sonja_Wong@nlb.gov.sg with the programme title as the subject.
Two-way transportation will be provided from the library to the Singapore Art Museum, and back.
The programme is suitable for children aged 4-6 and is limited to 15 parent and child pairs. Although this programme is planned for free admission, registration is still required. Please register at library e-kiosks 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 Sonja_Wong@nlb.gov.sg with the subject title “I Will Always Be Happy!”.
This is not all! Please refer to the “Tall Tales” event posters for more details!!
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PERFORMING ARTS Kisah Pulau (Island Tales) by Crescent Girls' School Malay Language Society
25 MAY
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Kisah Terpendam Pulau Kusu (Kusu Island – The Untold Story)
2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Auditorium, Woodlands Regional Library
Pulau Dua Saudara Perempuan: Air Dicincang Tidak Akan Putus (Sisters' Islands – Ties That Bind) 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Auditorium, Tampines Regional Library
special treat for young readers and families, presented by the Crescent Girls’ School Malay Language Society. Kisah Pulau (Island Tales) features two plays based on the legends of Kusu Island and Sisters’ Islands. These stories touches on how important our family and friends are in our lives. Presented in Malay with English subtitles, the plays will also feature traditional Malay performances, such as Dikir Barat (Chorale Singing) and Tarian (Malay Dance) as well as an interactive cultural component for our young readers. Travel back in time with us and explore the history of Kusu Island & Sisters’ Islands! The programme is free however registration is required at eKiosks or website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg.
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Sebuah pementasan khas untuk sekeluarga, yang dibentangkan oleh Persatuan Bahasa Melayu Crescent.
Kisah Pulau (Island Tales) adalah dua pementasan berdasarkan Lagenda Singapura: Pulau Kusu dan Pulau Dua Saudara Perempuan (Sisters’ Islands). Cerita-cerita ini menyentuh tentang betapa pentingnya keluarga dan kawan-kawan kita di dalam hidup kita. Dibentangkan dalam Bahasa Melayu dengan sarikata Bahasa Inggeris, pementasan ini juga akan menampilkan persembahan tradisional Melayu, seperti Dikir Barat dan Tarian, serta komponen interaktif budaya untuk pembaca muda kita. Marilah kembali ke masa lalu dengan kami dan meneroka sejarah Pulau Kusu dan Pulau Dua Saudara Perempuan (Sisters’ Islands). Kemasukan adalah percuma! Tempat duduk adalah terhad, sila mendaftar di eKiosk perpustakaan atau di lelaman http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg.
CULTURE & HERITAGE Island Adventures Pasir Ris Public Library
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lmost 200 years ago, our forefathers travelled to the island of Singapura from different parts of the world, overcoming challenges and dangers along the way as they made their journeys across the oceans. Come and find out what it is like to be in the shoes of a Chinese merchant, an Indian chettiar or a European surveyor as they came to Singapore to seek a fortune or livelihood on our island, and learn about what life was like on our port city back in the 19th and 20th century. Presented by the National Museum of Singapore, Island Adventures is an interactive showcase specially designed for children that is not to be missed!
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Recommended
READING
Who's for dinner?
Claire Freedman London : Little Tiger, 2012. JP FRE Hen, Duck, Lamb and Bull are living happily on a little farm in the countryside until one day, they receive an unexpected visit from a hungry City Fox. Hen discovers this and quickly warns her friends. All of them become nervous except for Bull, who has a wild and crazy plan to out-fox City Fox. Something puzzling then happens when City Fox bumps into the animals – Hen starts to neigh, Duck starts to moo, Lamb starts to hee-haw, and the gigantic Bull starts to cluck. Will City Fox be fooled by the animals in disguise? And will he ever get to fill up his empty stomach? Bursting with colourful illustrations, this humorous book will surely appeal to children. Reviewed by Faizah Binte Mohamed Salleh
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Roald Dahl New York : Puffin, 2007, c1970. J DAH This story is about how Mr. Fox and his family are able to live in the tunnel despite having a lot of problems with three nasty farmers. However, the farmers also have a hard time dealing with Mr. Fox as he is very sly and crafty. To outwit the farmers, Mr. Fox has to show great determination and perseverance, two very important values in life. Will Mr. Fox still be able to live a peaceful life? Or will the three nasty farmers succeed in their cunning plan? All the answers will be revealed as you read on. This review was written by Eshand Jagatheesan, age 10. Eshand is a Junior Reading Ambassador with the National Library Board. In his free time, Eshand enjoys playing basketball, surfing the Internet and watching football.
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The Somethingosaur
Tony Mitton London : Harper Collins Children’s, 2012. JP MIT Hatched from an egg in a deep slimy swamp, the small creature that emerges cannot find his mum. He roams across lands and asks if he is the child of the dinosaurs he see, but they all reply curtly that no, it cannot be. Finally he spots a strange looking cave emitting deep roaring sounds, could this be where his mummy is to be found? The rhyming sequence of this heart-warming narrative will surely make you want to read it aloud several times, and the illustrations make it easy for your imagination to take flight. The rhymes, pictures and colours, experienced in unison, are like the singing of a hopeful song by a lost child returning to his mother. This book is perfect for children who love stories about dragons and dinosaurs. Reviewed by Koh Wei Lian
Unusual day
Sandi Toksvig London : Random House, 2012 c1997. JS TOK Jessica’s class has thematic days where students are to bring special items based on a pre-assigned theme. For example, when it is “Blue Day”, the class will each bring something blue that day. On “Unusual Day”, all of Jessica’s classmates are to bring something strange and unusual to school. The items they bring range from a simple but uncommon four-leafed clover to a “Babushka”! Jessica, however, much to the bewilderment of her teacher and fellow classmates, brings her granny to class! Nobody believes that the gentle old lady is unusual in any way, until an emergency occurs in the house next door. Read this book to find out what happened and also, what is so unusual about Jessica’s granny. This book is perfect for beginner readers, and contains colourful illustrations. Reviewed by Ho Jing Ru
You can check the availability of these titles via our online catalogue at www.pl.sg
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Friends
Fur-ever Wish you could hop as high as Peter Rabbit? Roar like the Big Bad Wolf? This month, “Fill Yourself with the Arts” brings you inspiring programmes based on your favourite storybook animal characters. Look out for these exciting programmes under the theme of “Crafty Claws & Snapping Jaws”, where you can expect a fun-filled variety of art workshops to keep you creatively entertained! Carve, chop and create stories with rubber stamps, learn the techniques to illustrate your very own story book, sew nifty little sock creatures or even build 3D models with Fischer Tip or clay. It’s time to get your artistic groove on and unleash the animal within! Young readers can also keep an eye out for next month’s programmes under the theme “Book Crooks & Macho Heroes”, where you can anticipate an appearance from the heroes, princesses and villains of your favourite fairytales!
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Nifty Thrifty Animal Crafts
Gabriel, Faith K. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publishers, c2008. J 745.5 GAB This book will guide you to make incredible crafts using easily accessible materials, with simple to follow instructions. Work on various delightful projects such as a silver giraffe sculpture, fish bookmark, turtle crayon holder, animal treasure box and many more! Each activity is accompanied with an introductory paragraph that gives some interesting facts about the featured animal.
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GAB Be amazed by the many charmi ng animal masterp ieces you could create with this step-by step photograph y guide book. Lear n about animal art works done by famous artists an d sculptors; the te chniques and th ought process behind them; and proc eed to make your very own inspired creatio n!
Story Times CENTRAL Bishan Public Library Thursdays, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs) Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs) Every 2nd Friday, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs) (CH) Every 1st Saturday, 11.30am – 12.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs) Toa Payoh Public Library Thursdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs) Saturdays, 11.00 am – 11.30 am (4 – 8 yrs) Central Public Library Every 1st Saturday, 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm (CH) Every 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturday, 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs) Every Sunday, 12.30 pm -1.00pm (4 – 8 yrs) (English) Cheng San Public Library Wednesdays, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs) Fridays, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs) *Every 3rd & 4th Sunday, 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs) Serangoon Public Library Wednesdays, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs) Tuesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs) *Every 1st & 2nd Saturday, 11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs)
WESTERN Clementi Public Library Mondays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs) Thursdays, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4 – 6 yrs) *Every 1st & 3rd Saturday, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4 – 8 yrs)
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Jurong Regional Library Saturdays, 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs) Sundays, 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm (7 – 10 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 Thursdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs) Fridays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs) Choa Chu Kang Public Library Wednesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs) Fridays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs) *Every 2nd & 4th Saturday, 11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs) Jurong West Public Library Tuesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs) Saturdays, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs) Queenstown Public Library Wednesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs) Saturdays, 10.30 am – 11.00 am (4 – 6 yrs)
EASTERN Tampines Regional Library Tuesdays, 4.00 pm– 4.30 pm (4 – 6 yrs) Sundays, 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs) Every 1st Friday, 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4 – 10 yrs) (M) Every 2nd Friday, 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4 – 10 yrs) (T) 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)
Geylang East Public Library Wednesdays, 7.30pm – 8.00 pm (4 – 10 yrs) *Saturday, 3rd & 4th of each month, 11.00 am – 11.30 am (4 – 10yrs) Every 1st & 2nd Sun, 2.00 pm – 2.30 pm (4 – 10 yrs) Every 2nd Wednesday, 8.00 pm – 8.30 pm (4 – 10 yrs) (CH) Marine Parade Public Library Wednesdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4 – 10 yrs) Every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Friday, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4 – 10 yrs) Every 4th Friday, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4 – 10 yrs) (CH) Pasir Ris Public Library Fridays, 7.00 pm – 7.30 pm (4 – 8 yrs) Every 1st Tuesday, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4 – 8 yrs) (M) Every 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7.00 pm – 7.30 pm (4 – 8 yrs) (CH) Every 4th Thursday, 7.00 pm – 7.30 pm (4 – 8 yrs) (T) *Every 2nd & 4th Saturday, 11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs) Sengkang Public Library Every 1st Wednesday, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4 – 10 yrs) (CH) Every 2nd & 3rd Thursday, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm ( 4 – 8 yrs) Fridays, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4 – 10 yrs) Every 4th Saturday, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4 – 10 yrs) *Every 1st & 2nd Sunday, 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs)
NORTHERN Woodlands Regional Library Fridays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs) Saturdays, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4 – 6 yrs) 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)
Ang Mo Kio Public Library Every 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesday, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4 – 6 yrs) Every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Friday, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs) Every 4th Wednesday, 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (4 – 6 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 (4 – 8 yrs) Bukit Panjang Public Library Every 1st Friday, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4 – 8 yrs) (CH) Every 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Friday, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4 – 6 yrs) Fridays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs) *Every 2nd & 3rd Sunday, 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs) Sembawang Public Library Wednesdays, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm (4 – 6 yrs) Every Fridays, 4.30 pm – 5.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs) (CH) *Every 2nd & 4th Saturday, 11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4 – 8yrs) Yishun Public Library 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) Thursdays, 7.30 pm – 8.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs) 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) Legend: CH Chinese | M Malay | T Tamil *conducted by our Friends of the Library. Please note that the Libraries will be closed on the following days: Wednesday, 1 May (Labour Day) and Friday, 24 May (Vesak Day).
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Our Locations AMPL
Ang Mo Kio Public Library
4300 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6, S(569842) BEPL
Bedok Public Library
21 Bedok North Street 1, S(469659) BIPL
Bishan Public Library
5 Bishan Place, #01-01, S(579841)
100 Victoria Street, #B1-01, S(188064) CSPL
Cheng San Public Library
90 Hougang Avenue 10, Hougang Mall, #03-11, S(689812) CCKPL
Choa Chu Kang Public Library
BBPL
21 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4 Lot 1 Shoppers Mall #04-01/02, S(689812)
1 Bukit Batok Central Link West Mall #03-01, S(658713)
library@esplanade
Bukit Batok Public Library
BMPL
Bukit Merah Public Library 3779 Jalan Bukit Merah, S(159462) BPPL
Bukit Panjang Public Library 1 Jelebu Road, Bukit Panjang Plaza, #04-16/17, S(677743) CMPL
Clementi Public Library
3155 Commonwealth Avenue West #05-13/14/15 The Clementi Mall S(129588) CNPL
library@chinatown
Chinatown Point, 133 New Bridge Road #04-12 Chinatown Point S(059413)
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CTPL
Central Public Library
EPPL
8 Raffles Avenue, #03-01, S(039802) GEPL
Geylang East Public Library 50 Geylang East Avenue 1, S(389777) JRL
Jurong Regional Library
21 Jurong East Central 1, S(609732) JWPL
Jurong West Public Library
60 Jurong West Central 3, S(648346) MPPL
Marine Parade Public Library 278 Marine Parade Road, #01-02 Marine Parade Community Building, S(449282)
NL
Building National Library Building 100 Victoria Street, S(188064)
SRPL
Serangoon Public Library
PRPL
23 Serangoon Central #04-82/83 NEX (Level 4R) S(556083 )
1 Pasir Ris Central St. 3, White Sands, #04-01/06, S(518457)
Tampines Regional Library
Pasir Ris Public Library
QUPL
Queenstown Public Library 53 Margaret Drive, S(149297) SBPL
Sembawang Public Library 30 Sembawang Drive Sun Plaza, #03-01, S(757713) SKPL
Sengkang Public Library
1 Sengkang Square Compass Point, #04-26/27, S(545078)
TRL
31 Tampines Avenue 7, S(529620) TPPL
Toa Payoh Public Library 6 Toa Payoh Central, S(319191) WRL
Woodlands Regional Library
900 South Woodlands Drive, Woodlands Civic Centre, #01-03, S(730900) YIPL
Yishun Public Library
930 Yishun Ave 2, Northpoint Shopping Centre, Level 4, S(769098)
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