Published inOur Stories: National Library Singapore Blog[We Like It Rare] Notes on an IslandWhat was Singapore like in the 19th century? Step back in time with Senior Librarian Eng Chuan as he peruses a rare notebook from the 1860sMar 171Mar 171
Published inOur Stories: National Library Singapore BlogCapture It, Remember It: Studio Portraits as Memory and RecordOld photographs hold untold stories waiting to be uncovered. Join Librarian Andrea as she explores the mysteries behind these faded images.Feb 25Feb 25
Published inOur Stories: National Library Singapore BlogFitting in the Pieces: Conducting Research for “Untold Stories: Four Singapore Artists’ Quest for…What was it about Bali that so inspired four Singapore artists? Join librarians Yu Mei and Nadia on their own journey to find out more.Feb 13Feb 13
Published inOur Stories: National Library Singapore BlogA Walk Down Memory Lane, 60 Years AgoJoin Siok Muoi as she takes a stroll down memory lane and revisits some well-known buildings and places in Singapore.Jan 211Jan 211
Published inOur Stories: National Library Singapore BlogSentosa in a SongDonors manager Reena Kandoth explores her memories of Sentosa, a popular holiday destination, through a song composed nearly 40 years ago.Dec 19, 2024Dec 19, 2024
Published inOur Stories: National Library Singapore BlogThe Handwritten Treasures of Muhammad Ariff AhmadMuhammad Ariff Ahmad’s 1940s handwritten notebooks are literary treasures. Senior Librarian Mazelan Anuar tells us more.Dec 13, 2024Dec 13, 2024
Published inOur Stories: National Library Singapore BlogBreathing Life into Whampoa GardensTaking a stroll in a garden does wonders for the soul. Join curator Nikki Sim as she explores the beauty of the lost Whampoa Gardens.Nov 25, 2024Nov 25, 2024
Published inOur Stories: National Library Singapore BlogCount the Memories, Not the Calories: Remembering Those Who CookNot much gets Singaporeans more excited than food. Librarian Kevin Seet explores the visual documentation of Singapore’s hawkers.Nov 7, 2024Nov 7, 2024
Published inOur Stories: National Library Singapore BlogCrooks, Fraudsters and ConmenSenior Librarian Sharon Teng takes us on a tour of Singapore’s headline-grabbing crimes.Oct 23, 2024Oct 23, 2024
Published inOur Stories: National Library Singapore BlogRestoring a Century-Old Document: The Will of Cheang Hong LimGo behind the scenes with Senior Librarian Gracie Lee as she pieces the story behind a century-old documentSep 23, 2024Sep 23, 2024