/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…
/articles/can-dementia-or-stroke-patients-age-well-yes-if-mindsets-change
We need to rethink our concept of successful ageing and accept and embrace declining faculties.
The recent suicide of acclaimed Chinese novelist Chiung Yao sparked an outpouring of grief, as…
/articles/struggle-hope-helping-hands-giving-lift-spores-elderly-workers-and-families-need
Whether through senior care or career training, NTUC and its NTUC Enterprise Businesses’ targeted support programmes have helped transform the lives of those who need it most
Every morning, 75…
/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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/inspiration/pursuing-fulfilling-life-after-retirement
“I’ve never imagined that one day, I would be able to publish a book. I can’t wait for it to be launched at the National Library in March next year.” - Ang Siew Mui, 74
/articles/boomer-theatre-couple-neo-swee-lin-lim-kay-siu-sing-and-play-ukulele-twitch
SINGAPORE – They are known for their infectious humour and you might have seen them strutting their stuff on the theatre stage.
But you can also catch one of Singapore’s most famous thespian…
/articles/flamenco-tapas-architecture-history-why-andalusia-needs-be-your-next-spain-itinerary
ANDALUSIA, Spain – While pandemic border restrictions kept me homebound for the past two years, I found myself itching to see, taste and feel something a little less Singaporean. I made a list of…
/articles/what-do-if-you-are-robbed-and-other-self-defence-tips-travel
SINGAPORE - From bag snatchers on motorbikes to pickpockets on the subway, travelling carries an inherent risk.
/articles/wild-wild-western-australia-family
KALBARRI AND SHARK BAY, AUSTRALIA - Peering over the precipice, I tune my ear to the sound of birdsong as the jade snake of the Murchison River winds its way through the gorge 100m below.
…
/inspiration/helping-seniors-gain-newfound-confidence-happiness
I’ve made a lot of new friends and expanded my social circle. [In addition to providing makeup services,] we would rehearse and sing and dance together, and present entertainment programmes in…
/inspiration/learning-and-volunteering-through-photography-helped-enrich-his-life-after-retirement
It didn't take long before I started to feel that I should devote my time to contribute back to the community instead of spending 24 hours on myself. That would make my life more meaningful.
/articles/now-rainy-day-here-how-much-savings-are-enough
SINGAPORE - Start investing young is a mantra I'm hearing a lot these days and it's piling on the pressure for me to quickly park my funds in investments.
A friend in her mid-20s told me that…
/articles/rest-peach-personalised-urns-help-overcome-taboos
A new project where people can design their own cremation urns is encouraging important open conversations about the end of life.
Most cremation urns in Singapore are plain, functional vessels…
/articles/active-ageing-how-wealth-life-experience-and-knowledge-helped-made-learning-new-things
Free activities at community centres, e-learning resources and YouTube videos also kept this active woman connected with the world
Ms Margaret M Tang may have spent the bulk of her adult life…
/whats-on/activities/guided-exhibition-tour-directing-real-chua-mia-tee-toyl
Time: 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Discover Singapore’s past through the lens of a realist artist.
NOTE: Registration is only approved if your myLibrary ID is verified.
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/whats-on/activities/narrating-your-personal-stories-toyl-celebration
Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Become a master storyteller and captivate your audience.
NOTE: Participants who sign up for this workshop must be able to attend all 3 sessions on 4, 12, and…
/whats-on/activities/human-library-old-gold-toyl-celebration
Time: 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Hear from our speakers as they share their inspiring stories and experiences.
About this event
People are like books – personal, unique, and full of…
/whats-on/activities/archives-unlocked-oral-histories-singapores-english-pop-music-pioneers
Time: 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Listen to the joys and struggles of Singapore's pop music pioneers through oral history interviews.
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/whats-on/activities/discovering-singapore-arvr-toyl-x-tech-bazaar
Time: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Learn how you can experience Singapore digitally with the IPLUS Locomole app!
About the Programme
Experience Singapore in an exciting new way through…
/whats-on/activities/share-your-story-shape-our-memorial
Do you have old photographs taken as a child with our founding leaders at community events, a pamphlet of one of Singapore’s first campaigns such as the Keep Singapore Clean campaign, or memories of…
/whats-on/activities/histories-what-eat-next-exploring-singapores-food-heritage
Time: 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Join Dr Kelvin Low and Pamelia Chia as they share about Singapore’s ethnicity and how people can connect with one another through food.
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/whats-on/activities/retire-happpy-finding-joy-retirement-llibrary-lunchtime-talk
Time: 12:30 PM – 01:30 PM
Join Chung Yin Wah, author of RETIRE HAPPPY! to find out how to prepare for a happy and fulfilling retirement.
About this event
NOTE: Registration…
/whats-on/activities/my-wealth-stories-4-parts-seniors-time-your-life-1
Time: 02:00 PM
Discover how you can turn experiences into an engaging oral story through the use of storytelling strategies and share your life lessons!
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