Activities for kids in March

National Library Board

1. Children’s Art Showcase and Graffiti WOWonderlandby WowArt Studio

At this showcase of artwork by children from Singapore and Taiwan,learn about how children view the world from their perspectives. Pickup a cute WOW passport and start collecting stamps when you visitthe various booths. To enter a lucky draw for a free art workshop withthe studio, collect every stamp and borrow 6 items from the samelibrary.

• 1 – 31 March, 10.00am – 9.00pmGeylang East Public Library50 Geylang East Avenue 1, S (389777)

• 1 – 31 March, 11.00am – 9.00pmPasir Ris Public Library1 Pasir Ris Central St. 3,White Sands, #04-01/06, S (518457)

• 5 – 31 March, 10.00am – 9.00pmBukit Merah Public Library3779 Jalan Bukit Merah, S (159462)

2. Put March Hare on your Pencil Holderby Hans Art**

Make a pencil holder with the March Hare on it and design it with your creative ideas! With your own pencil holder, you can now keep your stationery all in one place. Materials are provided. This programme is open to children aged 5 – 13.

– Wednesday, 9 March3.00 – 3.30 pm, 3.30 – 4.00 pm, 4.00 – 4.30 pmBishan Public Library5 Bishan Place, #01-01, S (579841)

– Wednesday, 9 March5.30 – 6.00 pm, 6.00 – 6.30 pm, 6.30 – 7.00 pmToa Payoh Public Library6 Toa Payoh Central, S (319191)

– Saturday, 19 MarchTampines Regional Library31 Tampines Avenue 7, S (529620)2.00 – 2.30 pm, 2.30 – 3.00 pm, 3.00 – 3.30 pm

– Saturday, 19 MarchMarine Parade Public Library278 Marine Parade Road, Marine Parade Community Building,

– #01-02, S (449282)11.00 – 11.30 am, 11.30 am – 12.00 pm, 12.00 – 12.30 pm

3. The Curious March Hareby Lewin Education Centre**

The March Hare appeared during the Mad Hatter’s tea party, as well as the trial towards the end of the first adventures when the King and Queen of Hearts were trying to find the thief who stole the tarts.There’s a saying that goes, “mad as a March hare”. Have you ever wondered why the March Hare in Wonderland was a mad little thing? Why does it have to be March? Explore the intriguing ideas of the story at this activity-based workshop. Participants will also receive a free course book and get to make a pop-up art. This programme is open to children aged 7–12.

– Tuesday, 15 March, 11.30 am – 1.00 pm, 2.00 – 3.30 pm,Sengkang Public Library1 Sengkang Square, Compass Point, #04-26/27, S (545078)

– Saturday, 26 March, 11.30 am – 1.00 pm, 2.00 – 3.30 pm,Cheng San Public Library90 Hougang Avenue 10,Hougang Mall, #03-11, S(538766)

4. Enchanted Journey through the Pages**

Sign up for a free creative writing workshop during the March school holidays! In this event under Media Fiesta 2011 by Media Development Authority (MDA), stories are brought to life, engaging the young audience and encouraging them to expand their imagination through high technology storytelling. Participants will also be introduced to the interactive world of e-publishing where they will learn and try their hand at e-publishing.This programme is open to 35 participants aged 9–12 each session. For more information about Media Fiesta 2011, please visit www.mediafiesta.sg

– Tuesday, 15 March, 2.00 – 3.00 pmGeylang East Public Library50 Geylang East Avenue 1, S (389777)

– Thursday, 17 March, 2.00 – 2.30 pmSerangoon Public Library23 Serangoon Central,#04-82/83, nex, S (556083)

– Friday, 25 March, 3.30 – 4.00 pmWoodlands Regional Library900 South Woodlands Drive,Woodlands Civic Centre, #01-03, S (730900)

5. Balloon Land by Mr Bottle's Kids Party**

You can now learn to make a rabbit, a hat, a flower –colourful sights you see in Alice in Wonderland! Don’t miss the fun during this free balloon sculpturing session with N2, the Balloon Ranger! This programme is open to children aged 7–12.

– Wednesday, 16 March,2.00 – 3.00 pm

Geylang East Public Library50 Geylang East Avenue 1, S (389777)

6. Crazy and Fun in Wonderland by Ministry of Games**

Kids can get to play games inspired by Alice’s Wonderland! Everyone gets to wear a silly hat and play games at the Tea Party Showdown, or become a funky March Hare Hopper and hop your way to great prizes!All play materials, including the hat, will be provided. Look forward to an afternoon of fun and excitement in the wonderland!This programme is open to children aged 6–10.

– Monday, 14 March, 2.00 – 3.00 pmBukit Merah Public Library3779 Jalan Bukit Merah, S (159462)

– Tuesday, 15 March, 2.00 – 3.00 pmGeylang East Public Library 50 Geylang East Avenue 1, S (389777)

– Thursday, 17 March, 2.00 – 2.30 pmSerangoon Public Library23 Serangoon Central, #04-82/83, nex, S (556083)

– Friday, 25 March, 3.30 – 4.00 pmWoodlands Regional Library900 South Woodlands Drive, Woodlands Civic Centre, #01-03, S (730900)

8. Animal Hunt

If you enjoy books on animal life, and the jungle experience, join us in this one-hour programme where fascinating tales of hunting will be shared, and also learn how to make cute animal memo holders! This programme is open to 30 children aged 5–10.

– Tuesday, 15 March2.30 – 3.30 pmTampines Regional Library, Playhouse31 Tampines Avenue 7, S (529620)

Registration is required with an admission fee of $2. Please log on to http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg or register via our eKiosks available at all libraries.

9. Snake Discovery

Snakes can be creepy, crawly, scaly and some even bite! Learn about these amazing creatures and at the same time have fun creating a craft related to snakes. This programme is open to 25 children aged 4–9.

– Wednesday, 16 March3.00 – 4.00 pm

Geylang East Public Library

50 Geylang East Avenue 1, S (389777)

Registration is required with an admission fee of $2. Please log on to http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg or register via our eKiosks available at all libraries.

• 10.Fire Safety Special**• Learn about the importance of fire safety through storytelling, and participate in an art-and-craft

session where you can paint and personalise your very own fire engine model. You can also make different types of fire vehicular models using paper. The painting kits and paper models are sponsored by the Singapore Civil Defence Force. This programme is open to 30 children aged 5–8.

• Thursday, 17 March• 3.00 – 4.00 pm• Tampines Regional Library, Playhouse• 31 Tampines Avenue 7, S (529620)11. Green Pencil Holder• Using a recycled cardboard roll, decorate and personalise your very own pencil holder. Bring home

a multi-coloured one to store your pretty stationery! Let’s Go Green now!• This programme is open to 30 children aged 8–10.• Friday, 18 March• 3.00 – 4.00 pm• Tampines Regional Library, Playhouse• 31 Tampines Avenue 7, S (529620)• Registration is required with an admission fee of $2. Please log on

to http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg or register via our eKiosks available at all libraries.

12.Fun with Removable Tattoo Programme

• Join us for this session of fun removable tattoos. Simply borrow 6 items from Cheng San Public Library to join!

• This programme is open to library members of all ages.• Saturday, 19 March• 12.00 – 4.00 pm• Cheng San Public Library• 90 Hougang Avenue 10,• Hougang Mall, #03-11, S(538766)**Due to limited seats,

registration is required. • Please log on to http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg or register via

our eKiosks available at all libraries.