Learn And Discover With National Library Board's Wide Array Of Free And Fun-Filled Programmes This March School Holidays!

Look forward to many fun and exciting programmes from the National Library Board (NLB), such as storytelling sessions, clay art, coding, and sustainability. 

Free & Fun-Filled Holiday Programmes For Kids By National Library Board (NLB)

For the upcoming March school holidays, the National Library Board (NLB) has organised an array of fun-filled activities and programmes at its libraries for the young ones. Programmes include storytelling sessions in English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil, and sessions on clay art, coding, and sustainability. Get ready to learn more, and spark curiosity in your child! All programmes are free.

Here's taking a closer look at some of the programmes and activities:

[Tiny Artists] Caterpillar's Musical Journey (For Children Aged 1 to 3)

Venue: Central Public Library, Programme Room 2
Date: 13 Mar 2024
Time: 2pm to 3pm

An enriching workshop where the magic of music, movement and play intertwines with the beloved story, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Embark on a delightful sing-along adventure, as your little one joyfully explores the world of crawling, chomping, and belly-rolling, just like the endearing caterpillar in the story.

For more information and registration, please visit this link. 

Storytime (For Children Aged 4 to 6)

Join us for a session of storytelling for children where we share some interesting and fun tales with children aged 4 to 6.

For more information and registration, please visit this link.

Let's Go on an Adventure! Storytelling (For Children and Teens Aged 7 to 17 Years Old)

• Bukit Panjang Public Library Stories Come Alive Room, 9 Mar 2024, 11.30am to 12.30pm
• Pasir Ris Public Library Programme Zone, 11 Mar 2024, 2pm to 3pm
• Tampines Regional Library Level 4 Terrace, 12 Mar 2024, 10.30am to 11.30am
•  library@harbourfront Stories Come Alive Room, 12 Mar 2024, 11.30am to 12.30pm
• Jurong West Public Library Programme Zone, 12 Mar 2024, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
• Yishun Public Library Programme Zone, 13 Mar 2024, 12pm to 1pm
• Clementi Public Library Programme Zone, 13 Mar 2024, 3pm to 4pm
• Bishan Public Library Activity Room, 13 Mar 2024, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
• Cheng San Public Library Activity Room, 14 Mar 2024, 2pm to 3pm
• Woodlands Regional Library Programme Zone, 14 Mar 2024, 2pm to 3pm
• Sembawang Public Library Programme Zone, 16 Mar 2024, 11.30am to 12.30pm
• Jurong Regional Library Programme Zone, 17 Mar 2024, 10.30am to 11.30am
• Serangoon Public Library Programme Zone, 17 Mar 2024, 11.30am to 12.30pm

Sessions on other dates in March

• Sengkang Public Library Programme Zone, 2 Mar 2024, 11am to 12pm
• Geylang East Public Library Activity Room, 4 Mar 2024, 3pm to 4pm
• Choa Chu Kang Public Library Programme Room, 5 Mar 2024, 11.30am to 12.30pm
• Punggol Regional Library Stories Come Alive Room, 23 Mar 2024, 11am to 12pm
• Bedok Public Library Programme Room, 23 Mar 2024, 11am to 12pm
• Toa Payoh Public Library Programme Zone, 23 Mar 2024, 2pm to 3pm
• Ang Mo Kio Public Library Activity Room, 26 Mar 2024, 11am to 12pm
• Queenstown Public Library Programme Zone, 30 Mar 2024, 10.30am to 11.30am

Come celebrate your March Holidays with us in an adventure-themed special storytelling session! Children will get to read about exciting experiences and enjoy an activity featuring Monsters United character Hutsy.

All families and children are welcome. Tickets will be issued at the door on a first-come, firstserved basis, and limited slots are available.

Please visit Go Library for programme details.

Children and Parenting Programmes in Chinese

一红老师讲故事 (Zoom Storytime)

Venue: Online via Zoom
Date: 8 Mar 2024
Time: 7.30pm to 8pm

Join us for an interactive session of storytelling that will provide engaging adventures and funfilled experiences for your children. This programme is suitable for parents and children aged 3 to 9. Register here.

Children Reading Clubs’ Specials

• 井底之蛙
• Jurong Regional Library Programme Zone, 2 Mar 2024, 2pm to 3pm 
• 壳壳的新家
• Jurong Regional Library Programme Zone, 2 Mar 2024, 3pm to 4pm
• 都是豆豆惹的祸
• Tampines Regional Library Programme Zone, 9 Mar 2024, 3.30pm to 4.30pm 
• 猴哥转运记
• Woodlands Regional Library Everest Room, 16 Mar 2024, 1pm to 2pm

Held monthly, the children reading clubs aim to promote the love of reading in the Chinese language through an interactive one-hour session.

This March, we will be having special storytelling sessions-- the Fox Tales at our reading clubs. Fox Tales follows a magical fox cub named Snow, who goes on exciting adventures with her friends!

Please visit this link for programme details and registration.

儿童读书会阿公阿嬷说故事 (Children Reading Club by Grandparent Storytellers)

Venue: library@chinatown, Programme Zone
Date: 9 Mar 2024
Time: 11am to 12pm

Children aged 4 to 8 are young sprouts which can thrive with tender care from Grandparent Storytellers as they embark on their reading journey in Chinese. Registration is free. Please visit this link for programme details and registration.

耕读园儿童读书会 (Children Reading Club by Sprout Language Centre)

Venue: Ang Mo Kio Public Library, Programme Zone
Date: 9 Mar 2024
Time: 11am to 12.30pm

Join us for a session of storytelling and fun activities that are suitable for children aged 5 to 10. Registration is free. Please visit this link for programme details and registration.

《故事探险家》儿童读书会@蔡厝港 Story Explorers Children Reading Club

Venue: Choa Chu Kang Public Library, Programme Room 1
Date: 10 Mar 2024
Time: 2.30pm to 3.45pm

The reading club aims to cultivate children aged 5 to 12 in reading, thinking and creativity. Through storytelling and fun-filled activities, children are encouraged to build friendships with others too. Two picture books with common theme will be shared during each session. Registration is free. Please visit this link for programme details and registration.

小小书迷俱乐部（新加坡华文教育学会）Avid Reader Club by The Society of Chinese Education Singapore

Venue: Bishan Public Library, Activity Room
Date: 23 Mar 2024
Time: 11am to 12pm

The one-hour storytelling session, for children aged 5 to 7, aims to inspire young readers and create a communal learning experience. Registration is free. Please visit this link for programme details and registration.

Growing Parents Reading Club 性情家长读书会

Venue: Zoom
Date: 17 Mar 2024
Time: 3pm to 5pm

Growing Parents Reading Club organises various seminars and book discussions to share parenting experiences. Together, we grow and become better parents, and nurture our children to have a growth mindset.

Please visit this link for programme details and registration.

Children & Parenting Programmes in Malay

Cerita Kita (Our Stories)

• Choa Chu Kang Public Library Programme Room: 12 Mar 2024, 11.30am to 12.30pm
• Tampines Regional Library Programme Zone: 14 Mar 2024, 11.30am to 12.30pm

Held during the March school holidays at two libraries, children will be treated to a story and activity conducted by storytellers comprising our librarians and volunteers. Apart from enjoying stories that have been specially curated, children will also develop an appreciation of Malay language picture books as well as the Malay culture, history and heritage.

To register, please e-mail readmalay@nlb.gov.sg, stating the session(s) that you will be attending with your child.

Children & Parenting Programmes in Tamil

Tamil Reading Club Programmes

• குறள ோடு விள யோடு Kuralodu Vilaiyadu

Venue: Ang Mo Kio Public Library, Programme Zone, Level 1
Date: 9 Mar 2024
Time: 4pm to 6pm 

• ச ோல்லோடும் முன்றில் Solladum Moondril

Venue: Jurong West Public Library, Programme Zone, Level 1
Date: 17 Mar 2024
Time: 5pm to 7pm

Please visit this link for more details.

Tamil Storytelling Programmes

• ஒரு களை ச ோல்லட்டோ? Shall I tell you a Story?

Venue: Pasir Ris Public Library, Programme Zone, Level 4
Date: 9 Mar 2024
Time: 4.30pm to 5pm

• நிலோவுடன் களை ளேரம்! Storytime with Nila!

Venue: Choa Chu Kang Public Library, Programme Zone, Level 4
Date: 10 Mar 2024
Time: 3pm to 3.30pm

• அட்டகோ ம் UNLIMITED! Attagasam UNLIMITED!

Venue: library@harbourfront, Stories Come Alive Room, Level 3
Date: 15 Mar 2024
Time: 7pm to 7.30pm 

• இத ோ...கத ச ோல்ல வருகிதேன்! I’ve come to tell you a story!

Venue: Bedok Public Library, Programme Room 1 & 2, Level 3
Date: 16 Mar 2024
Time: 11am to 11.30am 

• ஜீம், பூம், போ.... ஜீனியுடன் களை ளேரம்…. Jeem, Boom, Baa.. Storytime with Genie

Venue: Central Public Library, National Library Building, Immersive Room, Level B1
Date: 16 Mar 2024
Time: 5pm to 5.30pm 

Please visit this link for more details.

[Budding Engineers] Automaton Odyssey

Venue: Yishun Public Library, Programme Zone
Date: 9 Mar 2024
Time: 2pm to 3pm

Have you ever wondered how to create artistic impression with moving parts using nothing but cardboard, a few skewers, and some craft supplies? Join us in this fun STEM activity as you will get to build an automaton that moves and spins. Participants will be guided through the process of combining mechanical engineering principles with artistic expression to bring your automaton to life.

For more information and registration, please visit this link. 

[Budding Scientists] Sensory Glow Jelly Exploration

Photo Credits: National Library Board / Eventbrite

Venue: Woodlands Regional Library, Programme Zone
Date: 16 Mar 2024
Time: 2pm to 3pm

Dive into a land of sparkling wonder in Sensory Glow Jelly Exploration! Watch how ordinary jelly transforms into a glow-in-the dark playground. Discover the art and science of making sensory glow jelly with simple everyday materials found in our homes. This STEM-infused journey is designed to support children aged 3 to 4 with special needs.

For more information and registration, please visit this link.

Spark!Lab

• Weekdays: 2pm to 8.30pm
• Weekends: 10am to 8.30pm
• Closed at 5pm on eve of Christmas, New Year & Chinese New Year
• Closed on Public Holidays

Spark!Lab is a tinkering space that NLB has set up in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution from the United States of America, and is located at Punggol Regional Library (Level 2).

Children can participate in hands-on activities independently and create innovative solutions to different challenges, such as creating an item that flies through a wind tunnel and creating a structure to balance on a teetering surface. Children are free to try them out at their own pace, guided by questions for each activity. Apart from encouraging children to creatively develop solutions, the activities also encourage family bonding as parents and children can participate in the challenges together.

Please note the following for Spark!Lab Punggol Regional Library, children aged 8 and below should be accompanied by an adult; no registration is required and entry is on a first-come-first-served basis. A timed-entry system may be implemented to ensure a conducive learning environment for all.

Please visit Go Library for programme details.

Spark!Lab Pop-Ups

Venue: Central Public Library
Date: 15 to 17 Mar 2024
Time: 12pm to 6pm

Wonder how things work or do you love taking things apart? Join us at our Spark!Lab popups, where young inventors get to explore outside the box with hands-on activities!

Please note the following for Spark!Lab pop-ups, children aged 8 and below should be accompanied by an adult; no registration is required and entry is on a first-come-first-served basis. A timed-entry system may be implemented to ensure a conducive learning environment for all.

Please visit Go Library for programme details.

Teens Takeover

A series of workshops, exclusive programmes and activities that appeal to the interests of teens aged 13 to 17, for them to acquire the desired knowledge and skills across multiple subjects when growing up. Please visit Go Library for programme details and registration.

Dungeons & Dragons

Venue: Ang Mo Kio Public Library, Programme Zone 
Date: 16 Mar 2024
Time: 12.30pm to 4.30pm

Join us for a session of storytelling, roleplaying, and dice rolling in Dungeons and Dragons, the world’s biggest tabletop role-playing game.

Split Narratives: Creating Interactive Stories with Charlene Shepherson

Venue: Choa Chu Kang Public Library, Programme Zone 1
Date: 9 Mar 2024
Time: 2pm to 3.30pm

Learn how to write branching storylines for games, interactive fiction and multimedia experiences. Bring all those “what ifs” to life in a broad-ranging, participatory and innovative workshop.

Strategies for Developing Critical Reading and Writing Skills

Venue: Geylang East Public Library, Activity Room
Date: 16 Mar 2024
Time: 2.30pm to 4.30pm

This talk will show parents and students the steps they can take to acquire the relevant skills needed. The focus will be on Book Selection and Reading Strategies.

Suitable for parents who have children in Primary 6 and above, as well as students in secondary school.