NLB Singapore

2022-01-18 07:31:08 This is a talk about Prof Thongchai Winichakul’s work with Thai cartography, with specific reference to the Traiphum Map and Manuscript.

The Traiphum Map
Thu, 17 Feb 2022
6 pm – 7 pm
Zoom Webinar
Register now via https://bit.ly/3eh6bMw

This programme is held in conjunction with the exhibition “Mapping the World: Perspectives from Asian Cartography”. Open / Comment

2022-01-15 07:31:00 [EVENT] Archives Unlocked: Trash or Treasure? It’s Up to You! Tips to Preserve and Protect Your Keepsakes

Memorabilia and family heirlooms are treasures that can be easily damaged by heat, humidity, light, pests and even handling. All objects deteriorate over time, but there are ways you can store and handle these keepsakes that will keep degradation at bay. Presented by Assistant Conservator Sophie Tan.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022
6 pm – 7 pm
Zoom Webinar
Register now via https://go.gov.sg/25jan2022-telegram Open / Comment

2022-01-14 12:55:03 Come on down to Curiocity: Places and Perspectives, a showcase that examines the evolution of our spaces in Singapore and reflects on our relationship with them.

Frontlining the showcase at the National Library is “Encore in the City” and “Psychic Cinema 2065” where we put the spotlight on leisure and entertainment places in downtown Singapore. Find out where the other satellite locations are: www.go.gov.sg/curiocity2022 Open / Comment

2022-01-08 07:30:20 Explore the history and development of Singapore’s constitution from Singapore’s founding as a British settlement in 1819 to its emergence as a sovereign republic in 1965.

Curator's Insights Tour: Law of the Land
Fri, 14 & 21 Jan 2022
7 pm – 8 pm
[14 Jan] Register here: https://bit.ly/3sBbJdt
[21 Jan ] Register here: https://bit.ly/30YRIBY

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This programme is part of Curiocity: Places & Perspectives, a showcase by the National Library Board which spotlights selected leisure and entertainment places and their fascinating histories. Discover more: go.gov.sg/curiocity2022 Open / Comment

2022-01-07 07:40:04 Leprosy is a terrifying disease that had led to numerous deaths in the past.

Dive into our Rare Materials Collection with Senior librarian Joanna Tan, as she examines a set of pamphlets published in 1925 that contains a purported cure for the disease.

https://medium.com/the-national-library-blog/we-like-it-rare-tai-foong-chee-a-traditional-chinese-remedy-for-leprosy-in-western-medical-4ee00b7d6ac3\ Open / Comment

2022-01-05 07:30:49 Read one book, read them all? If you’re tired of formulaic narrative techniques and predictable plots, exploring some lesser-known genres might just be the thing to sate your desire for unconventional storytelling and originality.

https://medium.com/publiclibrarysg/4-book-genres-youve-probably-never-heard-of-bad71b857374 Open / Comment

2022-01-04 07:34:01 Curiocity: Places & Perspectives – NOW LAUNCHED

Once dotted with kampungs and plantations, Singapore has evolved into a modern cityscape today. By spotlighting selected leisure and entertainment places in downtown Singapore as well as presenting fascinating histories hidden in plain sight, Curiocity invites you to examine the evolution of our spaces and reflect on our relationship with them. Be inspired to discover, learn and engage with our island’s history through both in-person and online activations.

Discover more at go.gov.sg/curiocity2022

3 Jan – 3 Feb 2022
National Library Building and Various Locations

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Explore our programmes at go.gov.sg/curiocity-progs Open / Comment

2021-12-31 13:30:40 Hear from local brick artist Jeffrey Kong as he delves into his craft and provides tips on how you can relive your own memories with the humble building brick.

Connecting with the Past: Reliving Memories with Building Blocks
Thu, 13 Jan 2022
6 pm – 7 pm
Register here: https://bit.ly/3mL3F6f

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This programme is part of Curiocity: Places & Perspectives, a showcase by the National Library Board which spotlights selected leisure and entertainment places and its fascinating histories. Open / Comment

2021-12-30 13:02:03 Closure notice
We will be closed on the following dates. Open / Comment

2021-12-29 13:30:54 Founder of UglyFood, Augustine, doesn’t believe that beauty is only skin deep.

After learning about cosmetic filtering through a school project, the UglyFood founder now makes it his goal to redistribute and repurpose fresh but rejected fruits and vegetables, all in the name of reducing food waste. Find out more in this episode of Making Good.



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