Release Date : 01 Apr 2011
Singapore, 1 April 2011 – Book lovers can do their part for the environment while indulging in their love of reading with the upcoming Book Exchange 2011. Held for the third successive year, this event organised by Public Libraries Singapore allows book lovers to exchange their used books with each other. Apart from being an economical way to update one's book collection, the Book Exchange helps save the environment by minimising wastage. More than 6,500 participants are expected to take part in this year's edition with a projected exchange of about 65,000 books.
To participate in the Book Exchange, the public can drop off their used books at any public library from 2 to 15 April 2011, 11.00am to 8.00pm. A coupon will be given for every book accepted. All adults' and children's fiction and non-fiction books in the four official languages are accepted.
On 16 April 2011, the public can present their coupons at the Book Exchange event for a one-for-one exchange of books collected from other participants at The Plaza, National Library Building, from 8.30am to 6.00pm.
In line with the Book Exchange's green focus, participants are encouraged to bring their own carrier bags on 16 April 2011 as no bags will be provided at the event.
Ms Ngian Lek Choh, Acting Chief Executive of the National Library Board (NLB), said, “We hope that the public will continue to support Book Exchange as it provides a good opportunity for book lovers to share and discover their common love for reading with each other and in the process, help build a learning and reading culture in Singapore.”
The Book Exchange 2011 is held in conjunction with World Book and Copyright Day which aims to celebrate books and the joy of reading. In addition to the Book Exchange, programmes in the four official languages will be organised by Public Libraries Singapore in conjunction with World Book and Copyright Day. Please refer to Annex for more details.
More information on the Book Exchange, is available at www.pl.sg. Members of the public can also call NLB Helpdesk at Tel: 6332 3255 or email: helpdesk@nlb.gov.sg for enquiries.
Annex
Programmes held in conjunction with World Book and Copyright Day
1. 3G Reading Club (Chinese)
Guest speaker, Mr Sam Tan, Senior Parliament Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (SPS, MICA), will helm a book sharing session on the “Messenger of the Sea God”, which is a collection of 14 articles on the life of sailors and fishermen. “Messenger of the Sea God” is written by Taiwanese author Liau Hong Chi.
Date: 9 April 2011, Saturday
Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Woodlands Regional Library, Auditorium
900 South Woodlands Drive,
Woodlands Civic Centre, #01-03, S (730900)
2. Berries World (Chinese)
Come join the teachers from Berries World in this book discussion session for children. The teachers will be sharing on a picture book “Xiao Bu Zou Lu” which encourages children to pursue their dreams.
Date: 20 April 2011, Wednesday
Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm
Venue: National Library Building, level 5
Possibility and Imagination Room
100 Victoria Street, S (188064)
3. Spot-The-Reader
Reading is FUN! A good novel can pep up your day while a self-help book will provide you with invaluable knowledge to help you succeed in life. The best part is, you can have fun reading a book anytime, anywhere, before an appointment, between meals, after a day of work. So, if you are an avid reader, look out for our volunteers who are also book lovers. Get spotted and be rewarded with a little gift.
Date: 21 April 2011, Thursday
Time: 11.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: Various venues
4. Do books filmed as movies add more flavour to the stories? (Tamil)
Join speakers from the Tamil Language and Cultural Society Toastmasters Club - M Bharathi, H Bharathi, Dorai and Ramakrishnan,who will share their views on movie tie-ins. You too can share your take on this. Watch the Arangam style talkshow live with GT Mani as anchor and judge!
Registration is required. To register, log on to http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and click on “Read”.
Date: 21 April 2011, Thursday
Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Woodlands Regional Library, Auditorium
900 South Woodlands Drive,
Woodlands Civic Centre, #01-03, S (730900)
5. Joint Book Discussion on “A gift to my children” (Chinese)
This session brings together various Reading Clubs such as Xinzhi Reading Club, CEO Book Club and 3G Reading Club where members will share their thoughts on the book, “A gift to my children”, written by Jim Rogers. Originally written in English, this book has been translated into Chinese.
Date: 23 April 2011, Saturday
Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Venue: Woodlands Regional Library, Auditorium
900 South Woodlands Drive,
Woodlands Civic Centre, #01-03, S (730900)
6. Taxi Sifu Reading Club (Chinese)
Interested to find out more about China's first female emperor? Join Mr Huang Yaoguang, a Taxi Sifu and member of the Taxi Sifu Reading Club in this session where he will be sharing some insights to the Chinese novel, “The female emperor of Tang Dynasty”.
The book, which captures the rise of Wu Zetian as the first female emperor in Chinese history, was originally written in English by academic Lin Yutang. It was later translated into Chinese.
Date: 23 April 2011, Saturday
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue: Ang Mo Kio Public Library, Activity Room
4300 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6, S (569842)
7. Forum on Writing & Publishing Malay Literary Works in Singapore (Malay)
Three renowned speakers from the Singapore Malay media and literary circle will be sharing issues on publishing, promoting as well as the role of media in developing the local Malay literary industry. Registration is not required.
Date: 23 April 2011, Saturday
Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Bedok Public Library, Programme Zone
21 Bedok North St.1, S (469659)
8. Yanhuang Cultural Association (Chinese)
Join Pang Jiakun and Tang Xiaolan from the Yanhuang Cultural Association as they share their views on “Notes on life in Singapore”, a collection of poems, articles and short stories by Mr Pang Lin Gui. The book was published in 2010.
Date: 24 April 2011, Sunday
Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: National Library Building, The Pod, level 16
100 Victoria Street, S (188064)
9. Tea Chapter Reading Club (Chinese)
Head down to The Pod if you have an interest in Chinese history, and would like to share your thoughts with other history lovers on the book “The 1911 revolution and overseas Chinese” by Hong Si Si. This book discussion session will be facilitated by Ms Zou Lu from Tea Chapter Reading Club.
Date: 24 April 2011, Sunday
Time: 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Venue: National Library Building, The Pod, level 16
100 Victoria Street, S (188064)
10. Spinning Tales and Yarns (English)
Calling all budding young writers! Come join us for an interesting and interactive children's workshop on reading and writing. This programme is limited to 30 children, aged 9 - 12 years. Admission is free.
Registration is required. To register, log on to http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and click on “Read”.
Date: 29 April 2011, Friday
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Woodlands Regional Library, Everest Room
900 South Woodlands Drive,
901Woodlands Civic Centre, #01-03, S (730900)
11. Are we reading more printed materials or E-materials? (Tamil)
Join us in this exciting debate and see which side will win the hearts of the judges.
Registration is required. To register, log on to http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and click on “Read”.
Date: 29 April 2011, Friday
Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Woodlands Regional Library, Auditorium
900 South Woodlands Drive,
Woodlands Civic Centre, #01-03, S (730900)
12. Copyright in Film and Digital Media (English)
Are you aware of the copyright issues involved when you produce creative works for film or the digital media? What does securing copyright in a film or creative work mean exactly for film owners and production companies? In this fast-paced and technologically-savvy world, how can you manage the usage, reproduction, communication or publication of your film or creative works wisely?
Join Jonathan Kok, an Intellectual Property lawyer from Khattar Wong, in this talk as he explores the legal issues concerning the production, commercial exploitation, and the impact of digital media in the recording and distribution of film. Admission is free. Registration is not required.
Date: 30 April 2011, Saturday
Time: 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Venue: Central Public Library, Multipurpose Room
100 Victoria Street, #B1-01, S (188064)
13. Malay Literary Gig 2011 (Malay)
Literature literally comes alive! For the first time ever, joint performances by students from various institutions and their chosen local authors will be showcased on stage! Registration is not required.
Date: 30 April 2011, Saturday
Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Woodlands Regional Library, Auditorium
900 South Woodlands Drive,
Woodlands Civic Centre, #01-03, S (730900)