#01: It’s library@esplanade’s 6th Anniversary!

Hello,

Here at library@esplanade, we’ve been getting regular enquiries on whether we have a mailing list or the like to help you keep updated on what’s going on. If you’re a regular here, you’ll know we usually have a number of promotions, programmes and other stuff going on throughout the year.

About a year back, we started a blog (http://blogs.nlb.gov.sg/epcl/) to help you keep track of things. One year after, we’re going to try our hand at something new — the long-requested e-mailer : )

I’ll admit straight-up that I haven’t planned this out a whole lot, but oh well, figured it’s better to start now than to always be in planning mode, right? By now, you’ve probably realised this isn’t your usual computer-generated newsletter, so I hope this is at least marginally more interesting to read, haha. Man, I certainly do hope I don’t sound computer-generated…

Anyway, I’ll play around with the frequency, format, tone and stuff as I go along, but rest assured, I won’t try to spam your email. In case you’re wondering, you’re receiving this 1st issue because somewhere down the line, you ASK!(ed) a performing arts question, or took part in our contests, or simply requested to be updated on cool happenings at library@esplanade.

Without further ado then,

Current and Upcoming Events at library@esplanade:

NOTICE: Please note that library@esplanade will be temporarily closed during the Singapore Grand Prix Formula One race days from 26 to 28 September 2008.

[1]
Date: Saturday, 20 Sept 2008
Time: 3 - 4pm
Programme: A Prodigy Plays –Classical Guitar with Kevin Loh & Friends
Venue: Open Stage, library@esplanade

Synopsis:
Recently featured at the Mosiac Music Festival 2008 as one of Singapore’s next “Bright Young Things”, 10-year-old Kevin will showcase songs from Western classics, jazz and gypsy jazz in this classical guitar performance at the library@esplanade.

For full details, please see: http://blogs.nlb.gov.sg/epcl/music/kevin-loh-classical-guitar-prodigy/

[2]
Date: Sunday, 21 Sept 2008
Time: 3 - 5pm
Programme: Peace Open Mike — Commemorating the International Day Of Peace
Venue: Open Stage, library@esplanade

Synopsis:
The International Day of Peace (”Peace Day”) was established by a United Nations resolution in 1981 to coincide with the opening of the General Assembly. The first Peace Day was celebrated in September 1982. In 2002 the General Assembly officially declared September 21 as the permanent date for the International Day of Peace. (see http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org)

This Peace Open Mike serves to remind fellow world citizens of the ongoing global movement to make the world a better place to live in. Members of the public will be invited to sing songs of love and peace, and even recite poetry.

Have FaceBook? Then check out the event page here.

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It’s library@esplanade’s 6th Anniversary! Part I

In appreciation for your loyal support all these years, we are holding an exclusive loan promotion! Patrons can exchange their loan receipts of 8 items to receive an exclusive library@esplanade tote bag AND an “On The Record: Homegrown Bands from Then and Now” DVD.

Terms & Conditions:
- Loan receipts can be combined, but items must be borrowed under the SAME name. Limited to one redemption per patron.
- All items must be borrowed from library@esplanade. Please approach Customer Service Counter with your loan receipt(s) and NRIC/Membership Card.
- Loan receipts must be dated between 1 Sept 2008 - 30 Sept 2008.
- The last date for redemption is 8 Oct 2008.

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It’s library@esplanade’s 6th Anniversary! Part II

What drives you? Coffee, perhaps?

Then produce your loan receipt from library@esplanade (any no. of items) at the Passion Cafe (located within library@esplanade) to enjoy a 10% discount during the month of September 2008.

That’s that for now then. Thanks for your time.

Cheers,
Peck Keong
Associate Librarian
library@esplanade
http://blogs.nlb.gov.sg/epcl/

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