Thursday, July 1, 2010

NLB Book Sale



Library Book Sale 2010
Date: Saturday, 10 July 2010 – Sunday, 11 July 2010
Time: 9.30am – 8.00pm
Venue: Singapore Expo Hall 6A
Free Admission

Select from a large collection of used library books at bargain prices at the Library Book Sale 2010!
Price of books: 
Books in all four official languages will be on sale.
  • English and Chinese books will cost $2 per copy;

  • Malay and Tamil books will cost $1 per copy;

  • English and Chinese magazines will cost $5 for a pack of 10 issues; and

  • Malay and Tamil magazines will cost $5 for a pack of 20 issues.

  • Limit of purchase:
    Each customer can buy up to a maximum of 60 items (a pack of 10 or 20 issues of magazines is considered as one item).
    Categorisation of books:
    The books are categorised under 'Adults', 'Young People' and 'Children'. Under each group, they are sub-divided into 'Fiction' and 'Non-Fiction'.
    The magazines are categorised under the four official languages.
    Payment :
    Payment can be made by NETS, CashCard or cash only.
    Information on Singapore Expo:
    For information on Singapore Expo, including directions, please visit their website at:
    http://www.singaporeexpo.com.sg/
    Enquiries:
    For enquiries on the Library Book Sale 2010, please contact us via:
    Tel: +65 6332 3255
    Email: helpdesk@nlb.gov.sg 

    Monday, May 24, 2010

    Read A Story With My Dad by NLB

    Read a story with your dad and fill up the Book Review card and get a chance to win some book vouchers.  Copies of the form can also be found at the school library. Submit the review forms to the school library by 30th June. You can send in as many entries as you want.

    For more programmes related to NLB's 10,000 & More Fathers Reading, visit the official blog (http://10000fathers.nlb.gov.sg/blog/).

    Read With Your Child @ The Library During the June Holidays

    “The greatest gift is a passion for reading.”
    - Elizabeth Hardwick

    “Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.”
    - Emilie Buchwald



    The school library is open for parents to visit with pupils of the school during the June holidays.
    Wednesdays 9.00a.m. to 3.30p.m.
    Saturdays 9.00a.m. to 12.00p.m.

    Terms & Conditions:
    1) Children must be accompanied by parents/guardians for the visit.
    2) Pupils of the school must be dressed in school attire.
    3) Pupils need to bring along their school library cards or EZ-link cards to borrow books.
    4) A pupil of the school can borrow 2 items for a period of 2 weeks.
    5) Books are to be returned through the “Book Drop” located just outside the library.
    6) Payment of fines for lost or damaged books are to be made to the school librarians during weekdays.
    7) Please help your children practise good library etiquette so that the library remains a conducive place for all library users.

    Wednesday, April 21, 2010

    NLB Book Exchange 2010

    Here's a way how you can play your part to save Earth.

    Instead of throwing your old story books away, why don't you exchange them for 'new' books?



    Give a book, get a book at the Book Exchange! Drop off your used books* at any Public Library from 10 to 23 April, 11.00am to 9.00pm and get a coupon for every book** accepted. Bring your coupon down to The Plaza, National Library Building, on 24 April to redeem for new reads.
    Event details:

    Date: Sat, 24 April 2010

    Time: 8.30am to 6.00pm

    Venue: The Plaza, National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street
    *We accept children's and adults' fiction and non-fiction books (eg. Cookbooks, travel guides and romance novels) in any four official languages. Books in other languages will not be accepted. We also accept used library books bought from previous Library Book Sales. Textbooks, magazines and audio-visual materials are not accepted. Used books for exchange should be in relatively good physical condition.
    **Each person can exchange up to a maximum of 30 used books.

    Tuesday, April 20, 2010

    International Friendship Day

    This is written by Muhammad Rizqin Bin Adam of 3 Hope (2010) reflecting on International Friendship Day.

    International Friendship Day celebrations take place every year. On this day, people spend time with their friends and show love and care for them. Exchange of gifts such as flowers, cards and wrist bands is a popular practice. Most countries celebrate this special occasion, including Singapore.

    Gift is not the only way to express love for one another during International Friendship Day. Respecting other people's races, customs, religions and practices are important. There is a saying "To earn respect, you must first respect others." We should also not take things for granted or take advantage of those who have helped us.

    I am lucky to have a lot of good friends around me. Some of my teachers treat me like a friend too. We are close to each other and share our joy and laughter together.

    There is a poem about friends that I'd love to share here.

    The best of friends,
    Can change a frown,
    Into a smile,
    When you feel down.



    If you like your writings to be published on the library's blog, just email to tkpslibrary@gmail.com.

    Sunday, April 18, 2010

    Scholastic Writers' Award 2010

    Here's your final chance to win US$150 and get your story published.

    Write a story of 300-600 words about any of these topics:
    - My Family
    - The Day That Changed My Life Forever
    - If I Ruled A Country, I Would...

    Type out your story in Microsoft Word, double spaced, Times New Roman font size 12.
    Include your Name, Class and B/C number.
    Email it to tkpslibrary@gmail.com by 25th April 2010.

    5 of the best stories will be selected to represent the school.



    Friday, April 16, 2010

    Wilma Unlimited- How Wilma Rudolph Became The World's Fastest Runner



    This is the inspirational real story about Wilma Rudolph who overcame incredible odds to become the world's fastest woman. Born prematurely into a family with 20 children, Wilma was a sickly child who had polio and became wheelchair bound... So how did she manage to become the world's fastest woman, winning gold medals in the Olympics? Read this story and find out more...


    To find out more about Wilma Rudolph, you can refer to the following websites:
    Wilma Rudolph on Wikipedia
    - "The Fastest Female" on Time Magazine, 19 September 1960
    - A You-Tube Video on Wilma Rudolph

    If you have read her story, you can post your comments.