/short-course/photo-stories-photography-basics
Participants will acquire a sound understanding of basic photography techniques and improve their skills in taking memorable and beautiful photos. By the end, you will gain an understanding of your…
/short-course/thai-level-5-conducted-online
This 10-week course is designed to provide insight into the targeted language and an understanding of its culture. This Level 5 course is designed to help participants deepen their knowledge and…
/short-course/chinese-level-4-conducted-online
This 10-week course is designed to provide insight into the targeted language and an understanding of its culture. This Level 4 course is designed to introduce new phrases and idioms to strengthen…
/short-course/creative-writing-screenwriting-level-1-conducted-online
This is an introductory writing workshop for people who are new to this genre and are interested writing for film and television. Participants would be encouraged to tell stories using screening…
/online-learning/thai-level-5-conducted-online
This 10-week course is designed to provide an insight to the targeted language and understanding of its culture. This Level 5 course is designed to help participants deepen their knowledge and…
/online-learning/chinese-level-4-conducted-online
This 10-week course is designed to provide an insight to the targeted language and understanding of its culture. This Level 4 course is designed to introduce new phrases and idioms to strengthen…
/online-learning/creative-writing-screenwriting-level-1-conducted-online
This is an introductory writing workshop for people who are new to this genre and are interested writing for film and television. Participants would be encouraged to tell stories using screening…
/volunteerism/my-story
Introducing My Story, a senior volunteer programme centred on preserving the rich narratives of seniors through interviews, articles, and short video clips. Senior volunteer journalists engage with…
/volunteerism/silver-friend-befrienders
Through the creative use of simple make-up sessions, photo-taking, story-telling, scrapbooking and electronic scrapbooking, volunteers will befriend residents of nursing homes by listening to their…
/articles/they-still-do-7-elderly-couples-talk-about-love-and-marriage
Married for 50 years and longer, they were among 202 couples honoured for their strong and committed marriages at the recent Golden Jubilee Wedding Celebrations.
It has been 50 years and more…
/short-course/photo-stories-photography-basics
Participants will acquire a sound understanding of basic photography techniques and improve their skills in taking memorable and beautiful photos. By the end, you will gain an understanding of your…
/short-course/thai-level-5-conducted-online
This 10-week course is designed to provide insight into the targeted language and an understanding of its culture. This Level 5 course is designed to help participants deepen their knowledge and…
/short-course/chinese-level-4-conducted-online
This 10-week course is designed to provide insight into the targeted language and an understanding of its culture. This Level 4 course is designed to introduce new phrases and idioms to strengthen…
/short-course/creative-writing-screenwriting-level-1-conducted-online
This is an introductory writing workshop for people who are new to this genre and are interested writing for film and television. Participants would be encouraged to tell stories using screening…
/online-learning/thai-level-5-conducted-online
This 10-week course is designed to provide an insight to the targeted language and understanding of its culture. This Level 5 course is designed to help participants deepen their knowledge and…
/online-learning/chinese-level-4-conducted-online
This 10-week course is designed to provide an insight to the targeted language and understanding of its culture. This Level 4 course is designed to introduce new phrases and idioms to strengthen…
/online-learning/creative-writing-screenwriting-level-1-conducted-online
This is an introductory writing workshop for people who are new to this genre and are interested writing for film and television. Participants would be encouraged to tell stories using screening…
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/articles/love-one-snip-time-retired-hairdresser-has-been-cutting-hair-terminally-ill-26-years
She and other hospice volunteers share their patients’ stories of love, loss and regret as they accompany them on their final journey
SINGAPORE – After giving the patient a haircut, Madam Ivy…
/articles/hong-kong-reopens-new-and-shiny-nostalgic-and-timeless-city-back
HONG KONG – Finally, Hong Kong has emerged from its three-year isolation after the global pandemic.
Travellers, now returning, will discover a city both new and nostalgic.
My…
/articles/weekend-trip-farms-and-food-trails-kluang-hidden-gem-just-two-hours-singapore
JOHOR, Malaysia – When it comes to nearby vacation spots, it is easy to feel like you have seen and done it all.
Johor Bahru is but a day trip, you have been to Melaka multiple times, and you…
/articles/weekend-trip-charoenkrung-bangkoks-newest-cool-neighbourhood
BANGKOK – Like the many Singaporeans who throng sprawling Chatuchak Market, upscale shopping district Siam and wholesale Platinum Fashion Mall (hauling along empty luggage for their loot), I too…
/articles/frontline-worker-childrens-storyteller-how-retired-nurse-pursuing-her-childhood-dreams
After working in the healthcare industry for nearly 50 years, she’s finding fulfilment and purpose in a new chapter in life
Do you know the fable of the Little Red Hen?
When Madam…
/articles/bak-kwa-designer-bags-what-you-can-and-cant-bring-singapore-your-overseas-trip
From bak kwa to designer bags: What you can (and can’t) bring into Singapore from your overseas trip
So you know the obvious ones. Chewing gum is banned, and so are e-cigarettes.
But what about seafood? Eggs? Or that lovely tray of prosciutto you found in Italy, perfect for the Christmas…
/articles/picking-new-skills-and-making-friends-how-hes-living-purposeful-life-60
Apart from participating in volunteer-led activities for seniors at Lions Befrienders, he also gives back to the community by sharing his life experiences with students
/articles/12-christmas-experiences-germany-worth-braving-cold
FRANKFURT – A puzzled German acquaintance once told me about his colleague in his company’s Singapore office. “She absolutely insisted on coming to Germany in December, even though I offered to fly…
/articles/sporean-year-two-dementia-help-others-caregivers-manage-condition
SINGAPORE – The phrase “person with dementia”, or PWD, often leads to a mental image of someone who is helpless and needs care.
But Singaporeans Alison Lim and Anjang Rosli are changing that…
/articles/new-art-programme-national-gallery-singapore-supports-people-dementia-and-caregivers
SINGAPORE – For Mr Wong Loke Kit, 60, and his wife Sim Peck Hoon, 57, a new art programme designed for people with dementia and their caregivers at the National Gallery Singapore (NGS) has offered…
/whats-on/activities/singapore-heritagefest-2023
Singapore HeritageFest is celebrating its 20th edition this May, and we’re inviting you to step out and explore Singapore’s rich sports and transportation history with us. Explore, discover, and…
/whats-on/activities/senior-friendly-tours-occupations-trades
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
What were some of the common forms of occupations and trades of the past? How are they similar or different from what it is now? In the month of May, our Senior-…
/whats-on/activities/smartnationtogether-science-and-technology-behind-our-city-nature
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What does it take to realise our City in a Garden vision? In this webinar, find out how NParks harnesses the power of science and technology and how the community can play a part! Come…
/whats-on/activities/discover-science-and-tech-behind-our-city-nature
Time: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
What does it take to realise our City in a Garden vision? In this webinar, find out how NParks harnesses the power of science and technology and how…
/whats-on/activities/heartlands-book-club-you-might-want-marry-my-husband-toyl
Read together with The Heartlands Book Club, a dedicated club for book lovers.
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About the Programme
Hear from the author Mary Yap as she offers insight into the…
/whats-on/activities/storyingseniors-yesterday-once-more-toyl
Time: 07:00 PM – 08:30 PM
Immerse yourself in real-life stories through an evening of storytelling and improvisation!
Join us to watch improvised performances of true stories! In this…
/whats-on/activities/tweet-appreciating-life-through-malay-dance-toyl-x-arts-101
Time: 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Explore the rich potential of stories in inspiring Malay dance movement!
NOTE: Registration is only approved if your myLibrary ID is verified.
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/whats-on/activities/reinvent-40-your-keys-unlock-success-llibrary-lunchtime-talk
If you want to own your career and future, join Adeline in her reinvention journey. Based on "REINVENT 4.0 - The Keys to Unlock Success..."
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This programme/event is open…
/whats-on/activities/terrarium-diorama-our-garden-narratives
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Come and meet Justin from Vertical Submarine during the installation period where he will share about his process, inspiration, and methodology behind the creation of…
/whats-on/activities/watercolour-painting-four-part-series-time-your-life
Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Come and explore the 6 - 8 basic techniques of watercolour painting!
NOTE: Registration is only approved if your myLibrary ID is verified.
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