Discover new ways to work and live better at THRIVE@libraries
National Library Board collaborates with SkillsFuture SG to support working adults in their personal and professional growth
Learn how to live well and work better through career workshops, expert talks, a personality quiz to identify your personal learning journey, and more at THRIVE@libraries. Launched by the National Library Board (NLB) in partnership with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), as part of the SkillsFuture Festival 2024, the event will take place from today at Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) Plaza and Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) from 18 to 20 July 2024.
Live Well, Work Better
Themed “Live Well, Work Better”, THRIVE@libraries 2024 features four zones where visitors, at all stages of their work life, can learn more from industry experts, thought leaders, Institutes of Higher Learning, as well as resources from NLB’s collections. The zones are:
1. The Playground: Visitors can discover more about themselves and explore new recreational interests here;
2. The Fitness Station: Buff up through Continuing Education and Training (CET) or CET-related offerings here, where industry advisers will be at hand to offer expert tips for professional growth;
3. The Living Room: Interactive talks and activities held in a cosy setting for visitors to discover ways to grow in their career and personal wellness; and
4. Programmes at LLI for public and corporates: Engage with industry experts and an international author, including The Woke Salaryman, Samsung, HeadSTart by The Straits Times, and Bill Burnett, the co-author of bestselling book Designing Your Life. Corporate employees can also look forward to panel discussions featuring LinkedIn and Great Place To Work® ASEAN & ANZ.
For the full list of our partners and programmes, please refer to Annex A.
Discover Your Work Persona (and Work Besties!)
NLB has developed a fun personality quiz that will offer participants insights into their work habits and learning preferences. Upon completion of the quiz, participants will find out their work persona embodied by local animals such as the Asian otter, oriental-pied hornbill, hawksbill turtle, macaque, Singapura cat and pangolin. They can also find out who their work besties are based on this fun quiz! Importantly, they will get a personalised itinerary to explore programmes and resources at THRIVE@libraries. For an example of a corporate persona and suggested itinerary, please refer to Annex B.
Learning Together in the Community
NLB has established the Library of Communities (LoC), an online directory of learning communities in areas such as Careers, Wellness, Digital and Sustainability. This will help Singaporeans to easily find like-minded groups of people to learn together. Existing communities and interest groups can also be listed in the directory for greater discoverability. For more details, including how to be added to the directory, visit the Library of Communities interactive panel at THRIVE@libraries or go.gov.sg/nlb-library-of-communities.
Learning Any Time With NLB
Beyond the event, Singaporeans can continue to tap on NLB’s rich resources, such as LinkedIn Learning modules, to learn at their own pace. In addition, NLB patrons can look forward to more programmes following a recently inked Memorandum of Understanding between NLB and the Institute for Adult Learning, and a collaboration with the Designing Your Life Institute. When ready, more details about the programmes will be provided through NLB’s channels, including its website at www.nlb.gov.sg.
NLB’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ng Cher Pong, said: “THRIVE@libraries 2024 is NLB’s commitment towards building a culture of lifelong learning in Singapore by growing the Learning Marketplace. With partners like SkillsFuture Singapore and others in the community, we hope to show that there are many ways Singaporeans can learn, and in turn, thrive in their personal and professional lives.”
For more information on THRIVE@libraries, please visit go.gov.sg/nlb-thrive.
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About National Library Board
The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through its network of 28 libraries, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore. NLB also forges strategic partnerships that encourage awareness, appreciation and greater discovery of Singapore's history through its rich collections on Singapore and the region.
NLB achieves excellence through innovation, focusing on citizen engagement and co-creation, resource and digital innovation. This creates learning opportunities, greater access to library resources, services, and archival collections, as well as a continual development of innovative library spaces. Established on 1 September 1995 as a statutory board, NLB is under the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI).
For more information, please visit the NLB website, and NLB’s Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube channels.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Zhi Min Koh
Weber Shandwick
Tel: +65 9002 6323
Email: zkoh@webershandwick.com
Laura Cheng
Weber Shandwick
Tel: +65 9650 7074
Email: lcheng@webershandwick.com
Annex A: Partners and programmes at THRIVE@libraries
For full details, visit go.gov.sg/nlb-thrive
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Programme, Date & Time |
Partner(s) |
Details |
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A Great Place to Work Starts With Me @ LLI Training Room
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Capella Singapore, Great Place to Work® ASEAN & ANZ, Johnson & Johnson |
Hear how leading companies are fostering engaged, high performing teams amidst increasingly dynamic work and workplaces. A programme targeted at corporate partners. |
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Leading Generative AI Strategy @ LLI Training Room
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Centre for AI Leadership
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Gain practical tips to develop and implement a transformative AI strategy to turbo-charge your business. A programme targeted at corporate partners. |
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The Human Touch: Thriving Amidst an AI- Dominated World @ LLI Training Room and livestream |
Centre for Research and Development in Learning (CRADLE@NTU), Institute for Adult Learning, LinkedIn, SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) |
Join our panel of experts for a dynamic discussion in collaboration with LinkedIn to learn how emotional intelligence, communication, and critical thinking are becoming powerful differentiators in an AI-powered world. A programme targeted at corporate partners. |
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Booth @ PLQ Plaza |
Chemistry, Pod of Life, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
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Feeling frustrated at work with no place to vent? Play the Emotional Baggage board game! It’s a safe space to share, laugh, build empathy, and boost creativity. Perfect for fostering a supportive and connected workplace environment. |
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Booth @ PLQ Plaza
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City Sprouts |
Visit the activity booth to learn how you can plant the seeds for a sustainable future! City Sprouts is a social enterprise at the nexus of sustainability and community, reconnecting individuals with environmentally-conscious communities. |
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Designing the Future of You (for Corporates) @ LLI Training Room |
Designing Your Life Institute, Human Capital Leadership Institute
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Join best-selling co-author of “Designing Your Life”, Executive Director of Life Design Lab at Stanford University Bill Burnett, and learn how to take control of your job and life with creativity and intention. |
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Ready Set Grow: Let's Talk About Careers @ LLI Training Room
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Friendzone |
Connect with fresh grads over meaningful conversation about navigating career journeys as young professionals. |
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Booth @ PLQ Plaza
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HeadSTart by The Straits Times
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HeadSTart is an award-winning newsletter targeted at younger audiences, with a focus on careers, personal finance and adulting. Check out the activity booth showcasing tips on career development and investing. HeadSTart will also bring together a panel of experts to explore the merits and drawbacks of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. |
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Booths @ PLQ Plaza
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Lithan Academy, NTUC Learning Hub, Temasek Polytechnic
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Explore the range of courses eligible for SkillsFuture Credit and SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme with featured training providers. |
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Booth @ PLQ Plaza
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NTUC’s Freelancers and Self-Employed Unit (NTUC U FSE) |
Visit the booth to explore the range of programmes and services offered at the NTUC U FSE Centre. Discover how freelancers and self-employed persons are supported in creating a sustainable career. |
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Programme @ PLQ Plaza
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Orang Muda Gitew x Berita Harian |
Join for an interactive session to discover strategies to balance professional goals and personal happiness to achieve your dreams. |
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Booth @ PLQ Plaza |
Samsung |
Thrive with Galaxy AI: With AI being at the forefront of our lives today, Samsung’s Galaxy AI is here to help unlock a new world of possibilities. |
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Learning Agility to Unlock Your Potential @ LLI Training Room |
The Flame Centre |
Learn to learn faster and better in a world where your ability to learn is the superpower to outlast technological disruptions and future-proof yourself. A programme targeted at corporate partners. |
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The Woke Salaryman: Crash Course on Capitalism & Money @ LLI Lecture Theatre and on livestream |
The Woke Salaryman |
Join the founders as they share the back story behind 1 - 2 chapters of their first book “Crash Course on Capitalism & Money: Lessons from the World's Most Expensive City”, discuss how to figure out your place in the world in an ever-changing world, and have an open Q&A session about anything and everything. |
Annex B: Example of corporate persona and suggested itinerary at THRIVE@libraries based on NLB’s Work Persona quiz
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Result |
Itinerary |
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