About this Event
Important Notice
This programme/event is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore and those who are aged 50 years and above.
About the Programme/Event
Phyllis Wong’s Home Without Walls is one of the stories featured in the anthology Singapore At Home: Life Across Lines. Set during COVID-19, we are taken through Mei Chan’s thoughts and memories of her time growing up in old Singapore. Her solitary life, coupled with pandemic restrictions, only intensifies her loneliness. As she reminisces, she slowly makes peace with her situation and comes to realise that home and family are not necessarily contained within four walls.
Hear from Phyllis Wong as she shares more about her writing and inspiration behind this sobering piece.
You may download a copy of her story at this link: https://go.gov.sg/kxxv8u
Phyllis is an accountant, medical social worker, and now, writer. Phyllis Wong has a fascinating mix of professional experience, but she has ultimately gone on to do what she enjoys most – writing!
About LearnX Communities
The Heartlands Book Club is one of NLB’s many LearnX Communities that connect like-minded people to create a modern kampong of communal learning. These communities cover a wide range of topics and can be found in libraries all over the island.
Interested? Head over to https://go.gov.sg/what-is-a-learnx-community to join an existing community or start one of your own!
Unsure how to register for our programme?
Refer to these guides for more information.
· NLB Mobile App Users – go.gov.sg/toyl-evbm
· Desktop Users – go.gov.sg/toyl-evbd
About Time of Your Life
Organised by the National Library Board, the Time of Your Life (TOYL) features informative talks, creative workshops, learning communities and resources for those aged 50 and above. Covering a wide range of topics such as Digital, Careers, Sustainability, Arts & Wellness, start your learning journey with us today. Visit https://go.gov.sg/toyl for the full programme listing and check out our dedicated publication at https://go.gov.sg/50plusmag.
Please note the following:
· All participants are required to register for a ticket. Each ticket admits 1 person only. Please present your ticket when you enter the library and the event venue.
· Arrive 10 mins before the session commences. Seats of late attendees may be given to those in the waitlist.
· NLB reserves the right to deny entry to participants who do not abide by the ground rules.
· Please note that photos and/or videos of this programme and its participants may be taken.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Queenstown Public Library - Level 1 Programme Zone, 53 Margaret Drive, Queenstown, Singapore
SGD 0.00