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2022-06-15 13:02:08 Horror films frighten, shock and disgust, yet they also stimulate and entertain us. Could it be that horror films provide us with a way to conceptualise, give shape to, and deal with our greatest fears? Which horror classics are actually social allegories, and how so?

Read more here: https://medium.com/publiclibrarysg/unveiling-hidden-meanings-in-iconic-horror-films-a3b0b1ed7ab9 Open / Comment

2022-06-11 12:21:01 Before Singapore gained independence in 1965, events such as British royal coronations and jubilees were important occasions widely celebrated in Singapore. Souvenir books and other publications produced to commemorate these occasions provide valuable snapshots of early Singapore.

What were some of the major events celebrated during the 19th and early 20th century? Senior Librarian Ong Eng Chuan will explore the history of public celebrations in early Singapore.

A Librarian's World: Celebrations in SG in the 19th & Early 20th Century
Thu, 21 Jul 2022
6 pm – 7 pm
Zoom
Register now via https://bit.ly/3MYvuTi Open / Comment

2022-06-10 13:01:19 Join Landmark Books’ publisher, Goh Eck Kheng, as he introduces Ray Tyers and how Tyers self-published the first edition of the book "Singapore: Then & Now". It documents Singapore’s changing landscapes by presenting old and new photos of Singapore sites side-by-side.

Archives Invites: Goh Eck Kheng – Singapore Then and Now
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
6 pm – 7 pm
Zoom
Register now: https://bit.ly/3NwmBAA Open / Comment

2022-06-09 13:01:12 Chalk and blackboards. Wooden furniture. Brushing your teeth by the drain. The trio visit a classroom from the past and look at what life in school used to be like. Assistant Professor Walid, a lecturer from the Nanyang Technological University, also shares memories of his school days in this episode.

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2022-06-08 13:01:28 From Book to Cook is a cooking show on YouTube that recreates recipes — dating as far back as a century ago — found in books from the National Library’s collection.

Librarian-turned-host Paddy Ong talks about his experience filming the series, from working with talented guest cooks and having to puzzle out traditional recipes, to using ancient cooking equipment.

Read more here: https://medium.com/the-national-library-blog/a-very-hungry-librarian-spills-the-beans-on-hosting-from-book-to-cook-44cfdba091ef Open / Comment

2022-06-07 13:00:34 Join visual artist Khairulddin Wahab and playwright Jean Tay as they share findings from their research on Singapore's environmental history as well as the history of Singapore’s approach in the containment of contagious diseases.

National Library Creative Residency Sharing
Tue, 19 Jul 2022
4 pm – 5 pm
Zoom
Register now: https://bit.ly/3GrVCnv Open / Comment

2022-06-04 13:00:55 The Emergency ran from 1948 to 1960 and pitted the Malayan Communist Party against the British colonial government. This video features a tense showdown between a committed leader of the party and a driven Special Branch police inspector. Inspired by a true story, this docudrama stars Jo Tan and Oon Shu An.

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2022-06-03 13:01:44 Singapore is often known as the “garden city,” but do you know what our notable plants are, and the stories behind them? 

Learn more about Singapore’s botanical heritage, including our eye-catching and historically valuable plants, with materials from the National Library’s collections. Come and get your creative juices flowing by designing your own special plant! Suitable for children and tweens aged 7-12.

𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
Sat, 18 Jun 2022
11 am – 12 pm
Zoom
Register now: https://bit.ly/3Pl6OWG Open / Comment

2022-06-02 13:02:09 How did kids occupy their time before the advent of smartphones and tablets? In a kampong, the trio try their hands (and feet) at "goli", "gasing" and "chapteh". Joining them is special guest Aunty Shirley, a 75-year-old cosplayer, who shares her memories and experiences playing kampong games and toys.

A children’s video series, “The Time Travelling Trio” stars Sarah, Rina and Rokawa, who learn about Singapore’s past with the assistance of Liana, the friendly librarian. In each episode, the trio and Liana look at a different theme and talk to a special guest who shares their experiences growing up in a different time in Singapore.

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2022-06-01 13:00:45 Magazines reflect a curious world eager for information, news and stories. In today’s digital world, the latest issues of magazines are easily accessible online on our smart phones and other digital devices, to be read on the go.

Join senior librarian Barbara Quek as she revisits the past through old magazines from our collection and rediscover what was once trending, fashionable and popular!

Read more here: https://medium.com/the-national-library-blog/the-appeal-of-old-magazines-e3e745e35610 Open / Comment