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18 Nov 2009
Books • Education • Family Guidance • Others • Talks and Seminars

SG101 Heritage: Great Genealogical Search – Learning about Family History through a Story

Saturday, 12 December 2009

2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Imagination Room, Level 5

National Library Building

100 Victoria Street

 

If you’re into your family’s genealogy, join us to witness the launch of The Great Genealogical Search, a book written locally but supported by experts in the U.S. It is touted as the first book to offer a complete resource toolkit from research to family reunion, covering all forms of genealogical research methods including DNA testing.

 

Visit www.straitsconsultancy.com / www.greatgenealogicalsearch.com or email admin@straitsconsultancy.com for more details.

 

Due to limited seats, registration is required and can be made via http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and surf on to ‘SG 101’.

 

Organised By: Straits Consultancy

Supported By: National Library Singapore

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18 Nov 2009
Books • Education • Talks and Seminars

Experience Singapore Literature – Murder He Wrote

Saturday, 5 December 2009

1.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Visitor’s Briefing Room, Level 1

National Library Building

100 Victoria Street

 

Does it not amaze you as you read a thriller or crime fiction, how do these authors get their ideas and inspiration to write such complex plots? In this session, hear the formula and get tips on writing techniques for a crime story.

 

If it’s not fictional and based on true accounts, how do you tell the story? What are the things you should be mindful of and where do you start writing? Where do you start hunting for facts? To hear the secrets of writing crime stories, join Pugalenthii author of ‘True Crimes of Singapore’ as he relates his experience in writing about real life crimes in Singapore. Let him bring you on a hunt for the facts with the wide range of resources available.

 

Due to limited seats, registration is required and can be made via http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and surf on to ‘Experience Singapore Literature’.

 

Organised By: National Library Singapore

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17 Nov 2009
Books • Exhibitions and Shows • Fashion and Style • Fine Art • Heritage • History • Humanity • Memorials • Talks and Seminars

SG101 Heritage: Peranakan Beadwork

Friday, 4 December 2009

7.30 pm – 8.30 pm

The POD, Level 16

National Library Building

100 Victoria Street

 

So integral is the culture of beadworks to the Straits Chinese society that beadworks are apparent not just in kasut manek, the beaded slippers made and worn by Peranakan women but are also featured in bolster-end and table-covers. Reflecting intricacies and a taste for fine arts, bead weaving is an important skill of utmost importance to the Peranakan society.

 

Join Bebe Seet, the Peranakan doyenne of beadworks, as she shares her passion and love for beadworks and embroidery. As part of her recently launched book, Bebe Seet, owner of a Peranakan Heritage boutique shop, Rumah Bebe, will also demonstrate some beading techniques.

 

Due to limited seats, registration is required and can be made via http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and surf on to ‘SG101’.

 

Organised By: National Library Singapore

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