22 Aug 2026, 04:01 UTC497 views8 reactionsread 22 August 2026 Video
Need a comfortable space to focus? 🎒💻
Whether you're catching up on a good read, researching a topic, exploring new resources or working on a project, the library is a space to learn, discover and focus.
🪑 Reserve your seat with the NLB Mobile app and settle into a comfortable space for your next library visit.
👉 Download the NLB Mobile app today at go.gov.sg/nlbmobileapp-seatbooking-tg
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21 Aug 2026, 10:03 UTC651 views7 reactionsread 22 August 2026 Join us as we explore the origins of Book Bugs, reading programme designed to get children reading as they play! Learn from the original artist how the most iconic bugs were created and find out the many ways the game has evolved over the years.
Watch here ➡️ https://youtu.be/fTND_Ljn96k
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20 Aug 2026, 10:06 UTC819 views4 reactionsread 22 August 2026 Video
🐟 Were they really swordfish or garfish?
Uncover the stories behind some of Singapore's best-known folklore, from Bukit Merah to Pulau Brani, and explore fascinating versions of these tales you may not have heard before. 📚
👉🏻 Register now via go.gov.sg/au29aug-tg
🗓 Sat, 29 Aug 2026
🕖 7 pm – 8 pm
📍 Oldham Theatre, Level 3, National Archives of Singapore
The programme is organised in conjunction with All Things Sin…
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19 Aug 2026, 10:04 UTC903 views2 reactionsread 22 August 2026 Payasam is a rich, creamy dessert often served as part of a Malayalee meal. It is typically made with rice, lentils or fruits simmered in coconut milk and sweetened with jaggery. In this episode, former restaurateur and author Dhershini Winodan walks us through how to create a variation made with ripe jackfruit, and its place in Malayalee festivals and family traditions.
"From Book to Cook" is a cooking show on Sing…
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18 Aug 2026, 10:02 UTC890 views1 reactionsread 22 August 2026 Photo
🎭🎲 Uncover mysteries hidden in the stacks at All Things Singapore (AT SG) 2026!
🎲 Whispers behind the Stacks: Tabletop RPG
Step into the role of an archivist uncovering a rediscovered collection of forgotten 1950s stories.
📖 The Borrowed Storybook: Tabletop RPG Live Play
Watch this live tabletop RPG performance as the team unravels a chain of magical mishaps stretching across Singapore to recover the missing book.
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18 Aug 2026, 04:01 UTC912 views2 reactionsread 22 August 2026 Video
🐒 What do our encounters with monkeys reveal about how Singapore has changed over time?
From the wildlife traders of the 19th century to the macaques that roam our nature reserves today, monkeys have lived alongside Singaporeans in ways that are by turns playful, fraught, and surprising. Join us as we uncover the layered history of our closest animal neighbours. 🌿
👉🏻 Register now via go.gov.sg/alw28aug-tg
🗓 Fri, 2…
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17 Aug 2026, 13:04 UTC987 views7 reactionsread 22 August 2026 Photo
Dive into a night of games, mystery and nightlife at All Things Singapore (AT SG) 2026!
🐵 Lovebug by ART-ZOO
An outdoor inflatable experience that reimagines the long tradition of local myths shaped by animals and native plants!
🗾 Islands of Memory and Myth
A curated display where local myths on Singapore's offshore islands meet authentic archival records.
Some programmes require registration. Check out the full l…
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17 Aug 2026, 10:02 UTC≈1,130 views8 reactionsread 22 August 2026 🫨 Notice your attention slipping every time you try to sit still and focus on just one thing? That's not a willpower problem, it's your brain being rewired from constant scrolling. Here's how small tweaks in your day can help you build it back.
➡️ Read here:
https://medium.com/publiclibrarysg/reading-slow-why-going-offline-is-a-power-move-in-a-fast-scroll-world-c27df5f8cdc7
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16 Aug 2026, 04:05 UTC≈1,250 views9 reactionsread 22 August 2026 Growing up, librarian Afiqah was often told not to lie on her stomach or sharpen both ends of her pencil for fear of dire consequences. Curious about these warnings, she explores the stories behind these taboos and discovers the care, tradition and practical advice that have gone into them.
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https://medium.com/the-national-library-blog/how-putting-your-legs-up-could-kill-your-mother-the-logic-behind-mal…
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13 Aug 2026, 10:01 UTC≈1,360 viewsread 22 August 2026 ⚽️ How has watching live football in Singapore changed over the years? Join exhibitions curator Nikki as she journeys through the match days of the 1960s and 70s and reflects on how we watch the beautiful game today.
➡️ Read here:
https://medium.com/the-national-library-blog/how-i-accidentally-became-a-football-fan-f6f51e3f51a6
13 Aug 2026, 07:44 UTC≈1,180 views1 reactionsread 22 August 2026 Episode 76 of The Library Report is out!
Join us as we explore the origins of Book Bugs, reading programme designed to get children reading as they play! Learn from the original artist how the most iconic bugs were created and find out the many ways the game has evolved over the years.
Haven't subscribed to our NLB YouTube channel yet?
Watch now: https://youtu.be/fTND_Ljn96k
Subscribe to NLBsg YouTube channel: htt…
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13 Aug 2026, 04:02 UTC≈1,140 viewsread 22 August 2026 Photo
🌙 All Things Singapore (AT SG) is back! This year, discover the myths, legends and hidden stories woven into Singapore's past, as they come alive after dark. ✨
Here's what to look forward to:
🎭 Captivating performances and live storytelling that reimagine local legends
🌿 Immersive installations that bring Singapore's myths and folklore to life
🧩 An adventure trail and interactive programmes that uncover forgotten ta…
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