Payasam is a rich, creamy dessert often served as part of a Malayalee meal. It is typically made with rice, lentils or fruits simmered in coconut milk and sweetened with jaggery. In this episode, former restaurateur and author Dhershini Winodan walks us through how to create a variation made with ripe jackfruit, and its place in Malayalee festivals and family traditions.

"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/LXbOJEhD3hQ

🐟 Were they really swordfish or garfish?

Uncover the stories behind some of Singapore's best-known folklore, from Bukit Merah to Pulau Brani, and explore fascinating versions of these tales you may not have heard before. 📚

👉🏻 Register now via go.gov.sg/au29aug-tg

🗓 Sat, 29 Aug 2026
🕖 7 pm – 8 pm
📍 Oldham Theatre, Level 3, National Archives of Singapore

The programme is organised in conjunction with All Things Singapore 2026.

Join us as we explore the origins of Book Bugs, reading programme designed to get children reading as they play! Learn from the original artist how the most iconic bugs were created and find out the many ways the game has evolved over the years.

Watch here ➡️ https://youtu.be/fTND_Ljn96k

Need a comfortable space to focus? 🎒💻

Whether you're catching up on a good read, researching a topic, exploring new resources or working on a project, the library is a space to learn, discover and focus.

🪑 Reserve your seat with the NLB Mobile app and settle into a comfortable space for your next library visit.

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

The Sep holidays are almost here! 🚀 Head down to the Sci-Fi Pop-Up Library for a reading adventure. With a galaxy of physical books and exhibits on space opera, dystopian worlds, and beyond, there's plenty to discover for readers of all ages.

Explore our Singapore sci-fi collections - physical and digital! So much to check out – where will you start? 📚🌌

👉 Plan your visit: https://go.gov.sg/scifilibrary-sepholiday-tg

🗓️ Open daily from 10 am – 10 pm daily (including public holidays)
📍Level 4, Parkway Parade, #04-K3

🏃‍♀️ Why does it seem so hard to make new friends as an adult? The pressure to “put yourself out there” can make interactions feel higher-stakes than they need to be. From run clubs to choirs and book clubs, interest groups give people something to do, and room for connections to form naturally. We unpack why these social clubs are becoming the new after-work hangout.

➡️ Read here:
https://medium.com/publiclibrarysg/new-after-work-hang-why-more-are-joining-interest-groups-and-social-clubs-3d8467b3a3c2

Is there more to kaya than meets the eye? In this episode, food historian and author Khir Johari explores serikaya, egg-based coconut confections with Malay roots, and shows how they appear in kueh puteri selat, serikaya tulang, and agar-agar serikaya.

"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/XEIfp6IUpEQ

📚 Join us for Read for Good’s Read Together sessions and spread the joy of reading!

Read for Good (R4G) is an NLB’s signature reading-for-charity campaign, returns from 6 Sep–7 Oct 2026! Join us in reaching 7.5 million reading minutes and help bring the joy of reading to a community of up to 10,000 individuals. Every 15 minutes of reading can make a difference.

👉 Register now via: https://go.gov.sg/readforgood-readtogether1-tg

🗓️ Various dates and timings
📍 Zoom

#NLBsg #ReadSG

Calling all word game enthusiasts! Think you know your hot topics, current affairs and Singaporeanisms? Put your knowledge to the test with the weekly ST × NLB Crossword—crafted for locals, by locals, with a fresh puzzle every Sunday. Ready to take on the challenge?

👉 https://go.gov.sg/stnlb-xword

Different abilities. More to discover. ✨

Abilities Unlocked — a programme series led by persons with disabilities where stories, skills and experiences come together.
Through engaging activities and shared experiences, discover the skills, passions, and perspectives of persons with disabilities while connecting with people from different walks of life. Come curious, have fun, and leave with a fresh perspective.✨

👉 Check out upcoming accessible programmes led by PwDs: https://go.gov.sg/nlbabilitiesunlocked-telegram

#NLBsg #Accessibility