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.

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.

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.

The greatest gift a parent can give to a child is the love for reading. Children are made readers on the laps of their parents. Reading to your child is also a good activity to bond with your child. Hence, in our efforts to further promote reading and inculcate the reading habit in our children, the school library is now open on every Saturday in Term 2 (except 1st May) from 9a.m. to 12p.m. so that you can bring your children to the school library and "Read With Your Child".

Terms & Conditions for Visits to School Library on Saturdays:
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 card 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.

On 10th April 2010, Saturday, some 30 parents attended the "Raise A Reader" Workshop by NLB at the school library while their children were involved in a story-telling activity and craft activities conducted by the librarians from National Library Board. Parents enjoyed a fruitful 2-hr session with lots of the stories and sharings done by the librarians. They picked up valuable tips on selecting suitable books for their children according to their children's reading levels.

We were also pleased to take the opportunity to launch the opening of the school library on every Saturday. The school library is now opened to parents and children on every Saturday to allow parents to "READ WITH YOUR CHILD". The greatest gift that a parent can give to a child is the love for reading. Indeed, children are made readers on the laps of parents. Moreover, reading for your child is a good activity to bond with your child.

So bring your child to the school library and "READ WITH YOUR CHILD" this Saturday!