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Nominee for Stories Next Door

Nominee : Greta Poo, 16
Nominated by : Valerie Song, 17

A champion is a person who has special values. I have a close friend named Greta, who has demonstrated excellence, friendship and respect, and she is truly a champion. To begin with, she has demonstrated her commitment to with her outstanding grades for tests and examinations. […]

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Calling all Quest Fans!

Do you like to draw?
How about designing The Rain Dragon for Quest!

Click here for all the details!
Last date for submission is 21st March 2010.

Posted by: Reena Kandoth
Associate Librarian
Young People’s Services

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Nominee for Stories Next Door

Nominee : Amira Bte Ramlah, 14
Nominated by : Aslin Haziqah Bte Anuar, 14

She may look rebellious and has the mischievous streak but you need to know her to find out the real Amira.  Even though I’ve known her for only a year, she has demonstrated the value of excellence, friendship and respect.
She not only strives for […]

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Nominee for Stories Next Door

Nominee: Phriya,17
Nominated by : Anjana Devi, 17

Phriya who I always refer to as Peno or PD is the most patient and polite friend. I can talk to her anything under the sun. Whenever I am down she never fails to cheer me up. Whenever we meet she always hugs   me and carries me in the […]

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Nominee for Stories Next Door

Nominee: Gayatri, 17
Nominated by: Anjana Devi, 17

Gayatri is a very close friend of mine. We entertain each other in school everytime when we get bored. She is the only one with whom I can go out with for shopping, eating and watching movies. A very funny person with a funny attitude. Both of us will […]

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Sports@Public Libraries-Design a Card Game Contest

In celebration of young people and their passion for sports, the National Library Board invites all secondary schools to participate in the Sports @ Public Libraries - Design a Card Game Contest.
Step 1: Get a team of 5 with a teacher-in-charge.
Step 2: Submit the completed registration form & written proposal to showteens@nlb.gov.sg by Monday, 8th […]

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Nominee for Stories Next Door

                              
Nominee: Tang Kai Yin, 14
Nominator: Regine Yap, 14

Kai Yin is an all-rounded student who strives for excellence in everything that she does. Even if she fails, she never gives up and continues to do her best. Besides that, she is a very good friend to everyone. Whenever help is needed, she would immediately […]

Friday, January 8th, 2010

National Day Celebrations Loan Promotion - Aug 09

Borrow FOUR items* for a chance to win a NDP Fun Pack! 100 to be given away! 
* At least one item from the Singapore Collection [SING].
Terms & conditions:
- Loan receipts for 4 items must be dated 1st - 31st August 2009.
- Draw date will be on Tuesday 1 September 2009. Winners will be […]

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Winners are announced! A chance to win National Day Parade (NDP) 2009 Preview tickets

Here are the 4 Lucky Winners:
Desmond Wong Sxxxx607Z
Gerald Chua Sxxxx362H
Samuel Joel Soh Sxxxx257C
Andrea Kan Sxxxx310D

All winners will be notified by phone. Each will receive a pair of 1 Aug 09 NDP Preview Tickets – to be collected at Woodlands Regional Library   

Posted by Reena Kandoth
Librarian, Young People’s Services.
 
If you’ve never […]

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

YSTTE: Your Singapore Through Their Eyes 2009-A Literary Competition

 
Theme: “Singapo(RE)presents…”.
Aims: YSTTE aims to encourage the reflection and discussion of the Singapore Identity amongst youths in Singapore.
Organised by: A group of secondary three students from Nanyang Girls’ High School, and supported by Nexus (MINDEF) and National Education Branch (Ministry of Education).
Who can participate: Youths in the upper primary, secondary and post-secondary institutions are welcome […]

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009