🧂 Did you know that salt was once a vital commodity that meant not just wealth and governance, but survival itself?

Does the story of salt also intersect with the story of Singapore? Discover the stories behind this simple substance and its small, yet important, part in Singapore's society.

🔍 Explore how our relationship with salt has changed in the modern era, long after its heyday.

👉🏻 Register now via go.gov.sg/alw29jul-tg

🗓 Wed, 29 Jul 2026
🕖 7 pm – 8 pm
📍 LAUNCH Programme Room, Level 7, National Library Building

#NationalLibrarySG

🤖 AI is transforming how children learn, search, and solve problems. But how can we help them stay curious, think independently, and use AI thoughtfully? 💭

Join this workshop for parents and guardians of children aged 9–12 to explore practical strategies for raising confident, balanced, and discerning young learners in an AI-enabled world. 🌱✨

👉Register now via https://go.gov.sg/canaihelpyou-19jul-tg

Raising Thinkers in an AI World | Can AI Help You?
🗓 Sun, 19 Jul 2026
🕑 10.30 am – 1 pm
📍 Imagination Room, Level 5, National Library Building

📚🤖 Books, AI, and good company make a powerful combination.

💡 Join us from 14 to 16 July for Knowledge Week! Catch a book speed dating session, a S.U.R.E. Quiz to test your discernment skills, plus expert-led discussions and more.

👉 Register now via https://go.gov.sg/nlb-kpmg-knowledgeweek-tg

Knowledge Week is a 3-day event under "Read to Lead: Building an AI-Ready Mind", a joint initiative by NLB and KPMG to build workplace reading culture and PMET capabilities in AI and digital literacy. See you there!

Learn how to use Canva's AI-powered tools to create stunning visuals, presentations, and photo edits with ease, no design experience needed. Build your confidence and simplify everyday digital tasks with practical, hands-on guidance. 🤖💡

👉Register now via https://go.gov.sg/canaihelpyou-canvaai-tg

Everyday Creativity with Canva AI | Can AI Help You?
🗓 Sat, 1 Aug 2026
🕑 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
📍 Zoom

🎨 Creative minds—what if your next inspiration came from Singapore's documentary heritage?

Join artist tobyato for an inspiring artist talk and discover how he transforms documentary heritage from the National Library's collections into contemporary urban visual art.

Whether you're an artist, student, or simply curious, come discover how yesterday's stories can inspire tomorrow's creations.

✨ Your next creative idea might just be hiding in the collections.

👉🏻 Register now: https://go.gov.sg/heritageremix-tele

📅 Thu, 16 Jul 2026
⏳7 pm – 9 pm
📍Launch Programme Room, Level 7, National Library Building

This programme is open to youths aged 17–25.

Are you ready for the return of #BookBugs? The exciting world of Buglandis awaits, with brand new bugs to collect and a mystery to solve…🐛🐞🦋

Point collection begins 20 Jul 2026, so start your reading journey with us – simply borrow 4 books to redeem 1 card. 📗

📅 Card redemption begins 3 Aug 2026, at all participating libraries.

Stay tuned for more details: go.gov.sg/bookbugs-buglandis-tg

Singapore has undergone remarkable transformations over the past century. Through a series of then-and-now photographs, Assistant Director Siok Muoi takes us on a visual journey that reveals how familiar streets, landmarks and neighbours have evolved over time.

➡️ Read here:
https://medium.com/the-national-library-blog/another-walk-down-memory-lane-1930s-to-1980s-0022111530f9

How can AI help upgrade your everyday routines? Join our Can AI Help You? programme series to discover practical ways to use AI thoughtfully and confidently. 🤖

From raising independent young thinkers, creating with Canva AI, exploring whether empathy can be programmed, to vibe coding a nutrition tracking app (no coding required!), there's something for everyone. 💡🚀

👉 Register now via go.gov.sg/canaihelpyou-julaug-tg

🗓 19 Jul, 1 Aug, and 12 Aug 2026
🕑📍 Various timings and venues

📖 Looking for your next great read? Let the NLB Mobile app do the searching!

Browse books, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and more in seconds. Simply search, apply filters, and discover titles that match your interests — all from your phone.

✨ Less time searching, more time reading.

👉 Download the NLB Mobile app today at go.gov.sg/nlbmobileapp-searchfortitles-tg

🥦 Spot a new feature on our #BookBugs cards? 🥦

Meet Broc, our resident Bug grocer. Certain cards may contain his Broc's Buddies logo.
📅 Card redemption begins 3 Aug 2026 at all participating libraries. Simply borrow 4 books to redeem 1 card. 📚

Stay tuned for more details via go.gov.sg/bookbugs-cardelements-tg

#NLBsg

📖 Calling all aspiring poets—don't miss this workshop with award-winning Singaporean poet Theophilus Kwek!

Join him for a poetry writing workshop and discover how archival photographs from the National Library's collections can inspire new perspectives, unexpected stories, and poetry that speaks to the present.

Whether you're an experienced writer or simply curious to put pen to paper, come discover the stories waiting to be uncovered.

📅 Thu, 6 Aug 2026
⏳ 7 pm – 8.45 pm
📍 Launch Programme Room, Level 7, National Library Building

👉🏻 Register now at https://go.gov.sg/ollc-longexposure-tele

This programme is open to youths.

Physical disability can affect a person’s mobility, dexterity, or physical functioning. Experiences of physical disability can differ from person to person, and each individual’s journey is unique. ✨

At NLB, we are committed to creating inclusive library experiences for all. From wheelchair-friendly routes to assistive devices and accessible library features, we believe reading and learning should be welcoming for everyone. 📚

Discover how we support persons with physical disabilities in our libraries and explore books that build understanding and celebrate their stories and experiences.

👉🏻 Visit us at https://go.gov.sg/acc-services-tele to learn more!

Something mysterious is happening in Buglandis and the #BookBugs need your help... 🪲🐝🍃

Starting today, card redemptions begin at all participating libraries! 📖

Join fellow readers and embark on an quest across four magical lands filled with collectible cards, monthly challenges, and ancient secrets. 🗝⌛️

Watch now: https://youtu.be/11GAUk-iIYA?si=zJ9aeP7JBJ6nPpGO

🌐 Find out more on how to redeem the cards via: https://go.gov.sg/bookbugsisback-tg

You've probably heard of Hakka dishes like thunder tea rice, yong tau foo and salt-baked chicken. But what about abacus seeds? Join Sarah Huang Benjamin as she prepares this uncommon Hakka dish made with yam and tapioca flour, and find out how geography and agricultural labour have influenced Hakka cuisine.

"From Book to Cook" is a cooking show on Singapore's food history. Join librarian Paddy Ong and guest cooks as they explore Singapore's history and food heritage while recreating dishes that have either shaped Singapore's food scene, or have become less common over time.

Watch here ➡️ https://youtu.be/J3DfziuPvkU

Flower fields, fruit groves, and friendly #BookBugs🌻🍎

🤝🏻 Meet and collect our collaborative cards: Momo (MOLLY, the Mobile Library), CeeCee (Peranakan Museum), Cyn (National Parks Board) and August (official mascot for the Singapore National Day Parade).

🌐 Learn more about how to redeem your cards via: https://go.gov.sg/bookbugs-cardrelease1-tg

📗 Pick up Comic Episode 1: The Secret of the Shards at any participating library and learn how the Viridians' Solstice celebration fell into chaos...

✍️ Calling all aspiring writers— spend an evening writing with award-winning poet Laura Jane Lee.

Everyday objects carry extraordinary stories—if you know how to look for them.

Join Laura Jane Lee for an intimate writing workshop where you'll explore themes of memory, identity, and Singaporean girlhood through reflection and storytelling. Drawing inspiration from stories and objects found in the National Library's collections, come experiment with new ways of writing, uncover fresh perspectives, and connect with fellow youths through shared creativity.

👉🏻 Register now: https://go.gov.sg/ollc-girlhood-tele

📅 Fri, 21 Aug 2026
⏳ 7 pm – 9 pm
📍 Launch Programme Room, Level 7, National Library Building

This programme is open to youths.

1966 vs today.

Take a closer look at Singapore’s first National Day postage stamp from 1966 from the #NationalLibrarySG's collection. The classic design depicts new housing, bustling ports and a shared vision for the future.

Decades later, that vision lives on in every corner of our island.

Happy 61st birthday, Singapore!

Originally written as a daily pledge for students in newly independent Singapore, the National Pledge has since become familiar to generations of Singaporeans, recited in schools, at national events and on significant occasions.

Look back on the origins and evolution of our National Pledge through archival recordings and images in this curated page by the #NationalArchivesSG: https://go.gov.sg/pledge60-tg

#NationalPledge

🧑‍🍳 🍲 How do you recreate an old recipe that was never fully documented?

In this episode of The Library Report, pastry chef, author, and co-founder of the Museum of Food, Yeo Min shares what it takes to preserve traditional Chinese pastries, from searching historical cookbooks and records at the National Library to conducting oral interviews with seniors and experimenting in the kitchen with mentor Chef Pang.

➡️ Watch here:
https://youtu.be/NFSYZt6hqjc

Once a staple at “karipap” stalls, curry puffs were made using animal fat for a rich flavour and superior flakiness—a technique that has largely disappeared with the rise of margarine. Cookbook author Christopher Tan explores their history while recreating them with lamb fat, in baked and deep-fried versions.

"From Book to Cook" is a cooking show on Singapore's food history. Join librarian Paddy Ong and guest cooks as they explore Singapore's history and food heritage while recreating dishes that have either shaped Singapore's food scene, or have become less common over time.

Watch here ➡️https://youtu.be/Op3pPFcNUpE