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Channel Posts
π₯¦ Spot a new feature on our #BookBugs cards? π₯¦
Meet Broc, our resident Bug grocer. Certain cards may contain his Broc's Buddies logo.
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Card redemption begins 3 Aug 2026 at all participating libraries. Simply borrow 4 books to redeem 1 card. π
Stay tuned for more details via go.gov.sg/bookbugs-cardelements-tg
#NLBsg
| 2 |  π Looking for your next great read? Let the NLB Mobile app do the searching!
Browse books, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and more in seconds. Simply search, apply filters, and discover titles that match your interests β all from your phone.
β¨ Less time searching, more time reading.
π Download the NLB Mobile app today at go.gov.sg/nlbmobileapp-searchfortitles-tg | 971 |
| 3 |  How can AI help upgrade your everyday routines? Join our Can AI Help You? programme series to discover practical ways to use AI thoughtfully and confidently. π€
From raising independent young thinkers, creating with Canva AI, exploring whether empathy can be programmed, to vibe coding a nutrition tracking app (no coding required!), there's something for everyone. π‘π
π Register now via go.gov.sg/canaihelpyou-julaug-tg
π 19 Jul, 1 Aug, and 12 Aug 2026
ππ Various timings and venues | 1 456 |
| 4 | Singapore has undergone remarkable transformations over the past century. Through a series of then-and-now photographs, Assistant Director Siok Muoi takes us on a visual journey that reveals how familiar streets, landmarks and neighbours have evolved over time.
β‘οΈ Read here:
https://medium.com/the-national-library-blog/another-walk-down-memory-lane-1930s-to-1980s-0022111530f9 | 1 288 |
| 5 |  Are you ready for the return of #BookBugs? The exciting world of Buglandis awaits, with brand new bugs to collect and a mystery to solveβ¦πππ¦
Point collection begins 20 Jul 2026, so start your reading journey with us β simply borrow 4 books to redeem 1 card. π
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Card redemption begins 3 Aug 2026, at all participating libraries.
Stay tuned for more details, visit go.gov.sg/bookbugs-buglandis-tg | 1 346 |
| 6 |  π¨ Creative mindsβwhat if your next inspiration came from Singapore's documentary heritage?
Join artist tobyato for an inspiring artist talk and discover how he transforms documentary heritage from the National Library's collections into contemporary urban visual art.
Whether you're an artist, student, or simply curious, come discover how yesterday's stories can inspire tomorrow's creations.
β¨ Your next creative idea might just be hiding in the collections.
ππ» Register now: https://go.gov.sg/heritageremix-tele
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Thu, 16 Jul 2026
β³7 pm β 9 pm
πLaunch Programme Room, Level 7, National Library Building
This programme is open to youths aged 17β25. | 1 237 |
| 7 |  Learn how to use Canva's AI-powered tools to create stunning visuals, presentations, and photo edits with ease, no design experience needed. Build your confidence and simplify everyday digital tasks with practical, hands-on guidance. π€π‘
πRegister now via https://go.gov.sg/canaihelpyou-canvaai-tg
Everyday Creativity with Canva AI | Can AI Help You?
π Sat, 1 Aug 2026
π 10.30 am β 12.30 pm
π Zoom | 1 239 |
| 8 |  ππ€ Books, AI, and good company make a powerful combination.
π‘ Join us from 14 to 16 July for Knowledge Week! Catch a book speed dating session, a S.U.R.E. Quiz to test your discernment skills, plus expert-led discussions and more.
π Register now via https://go.gov.sg/nlb-kpmg-knowledgeweek-tg
Knowledge Week is a 3-day event under "Read to Lead: Building an AI-Ready Mind", a joint initiative by NLB and KPMG to build workplace reading culture and PMET capabilities in AI and digital literacy. See you there! | 1 305 |
| 9 |  π€ AI is transforming how children learn, search, and solve problems. But how can we help them stay curious, think independently, and use AI thoughtfully? π
Join this workshop for parents and guardians of children aged 9β12 to explore practical strategies for raising confident, balanced, and discerning young learners in an AI-enabled world. π±β¨
πRegister now via https://go.gov.sg/canaihelpyou-19jul-tg
Raising Thinkers in an AI World | Can AI Help You?
π Sun, 19 Jul 2026
π 10.30 am β 1 pm
π Imagination Room, Level 5, National Library Building | 1 274 |
| 10 |  π§ Did you know that salt was once a vital commodity that meant not just wealth and governance, but survival itself?
Does the story of salt also intersect with the story of Singapore? Discover the stories behind this simple substance and its small, yet important, part in Singapore's society.
π Explore how our relationship with salt has changed in the modern era, long after its heyday.
ππ» Register now via go.gov.sg/alw29jul-tg
π Wed, 29 Jul 2026
π 7 pm β 8 pm
π LAUNCH Programme Room, Level 7, National Library Building
#NationalLibrarySG | 1 341 |
| 11 |  πβ¨ What does it take to preserve a piece of history?
Join this talk for an inside look at the conservation and preservation of items donated by members of the public. From first encounter to final treatment, discover what conservators do before these items enter our collections, and follow their journey from receipt to the reference library shelf.
ππ» Register now via go.gov.sg/au21jul-tg
π Tue, 21 Jul 2026
π 7 pm β 8 pm
π Zoom | 1 207 |
| 12 | Episode 74 of The Library Report is out!
Many of us might be familiar with how AI can raise productivity at work, but from translating foreign languages to planning itineraries for holidays, AI can also make daily tasks in our lives easier. Introducing the Good Help Mart, an interactive and fun exhibition taking place at the National Library Building from now till 31 August 2026. Pick up tips on how to get the best out of AI tools, pitfalls to look out for when using AI and experiencing AI-created content and much more!
Haven't subscribe to our NLB YouTube channel yet?
Catch the latest videos from NLB (or your colleagues starring in an upcoming video too)!
Watch now: https://youtu.be/fmhJNZ2NP3A
Subscribe to NLBsg YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/@nlbsg?sub_confirmation=1 | 1 293 |
| 13 |  A film studio and theme park in Jurong opened to grand fanfare in 1992. Named Tang Dynasty City, it was modelled after the ancient city of Changβan. Despite its underground terracotta warriors and other attractions, it struggled to draw visitors, as Senior Librarian Lim Tin Seng tells us.
β‘οΈ Listen to the episode on BiblioAsia+:
https://go.gov.sg/biblioasiapodcast-e47-tg | 1 303 |
| 14 |  More time to read, free reservation of items, and now, priority booking. π
Accessible Membership gives persons with disabilities more ways to enjoy our libraries and resources.
β¨ *New* Priority booking for seats and rooms via the Seat Booking System
β¨ Borrow and renew items for up to 42 days
β¨ Free reservations for library items
β¨ Priority access to accessible library features
Eligible Singapore Citizens and PRs with disabilities can sign up for Accessible Membership today! π«
Visit https://go.gov.sg/nlbamsignup-tele to find out more.
#NLBsg #Accessibility | 1 813 |
| 15 | π± Is your free time becoming just screen-time? Scrolling makes your brain compress time and that could be why you feel like your weekend seem to flash by. Here's how you can rewire your brain to make your hours memorable again.
β‘οΈ Read here:
https://medium.com/publiclibrarysg/where-did-the-time-go-why-your-weekends-feel-like-a-blank-space-768d2688dc62 | 1 639 |
| 16 |  Explore, create and connect at Stories Unbound. Through hands-on activities and conversations, you'll help shape "A-Z: The State of Youth" β a living glossary reflecting what matters most to young people today.
ππ» Register now: https://go.gov.sg/storiesunbound-2-tele
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Sun, 28 Jun 2026
β³10.30 am β 4.30 pm
πImagination Room, Level 5, National Library Building
This programme is open to youths aged 17β25. | 1 745 |
| 17 | Maps help us navigate our world but during times of war, they also become tools to control territories and the movement of people and resources. Senior Librarian Makeswary Periasamy examines a 1941 German map in the National Library Collection.
β‘οΈ Read here:
https://medium.com/the-national-library-blog/we-like-it-rare-german-sea-chart-of-singapore-and-bangka-straits-83c0f3af0caa | 1 733 |
| 18 | π© Completely drained after a day at the office? Here's how you can break the fatigue loop and reclaim your evenings.
β‘οΈ Read here:
https://medium.com/publiclibrarysg/why-you-feel-emotionally-drained-from-work-and-how-to-fix-it-92d3cc50a076 | 1 783 |
| 19 |  π Discover what's happening at your library with NLB Mobile app!
Browse upcoming programmes, explore activities for all ages, and plan your next library adventure all from your phone. π±β¨
π‘π¨ From Storytime to 3D Printing workshops, there's something for everyone this June holiday.
Download NLB Mobile today at go.gov.sg/nlbmobileapp-programmes-tg.
#NLBsg #NLBMobile | 2 000 |
| 20 |  Good Help Mart is officially open for business! πβ¨
The shelves are stocked and the aisles are ready to be browsed. Get your hands on playful, bite-sized ways that GenAI can make everyday dilemmas a little easier, from comparing product labels to planning ahead and making smarter choices.
Leave with a little more confidence in your basket!
π Plan your visit: https://go.gov.sg/goodhelpmart-tg
π Open for browsing from 12 Jun to 31 Aug 2026.
π Daily, 10 am β 9 pm
Mondays to Sundays
Closed on Public Holidays
π Level 1 Lobby, National Library Building
100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064 | 1 644 |
