Talks & Workshops

A Librarian's World | More Than Shipping: Singapore's Other Maritime Story In-Person

A Librarian's World | More Than Shipping: Singapore's Other Maritime Story In-Person

2 May • 11:00am •

Discover how water-based recreation has been woven into the fabric of our social life and national story in this talk by NLB Librarians!

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Anyaman Bubu: Weaving Fish Traps & Stories from the Sea

Anyaman Bubu: Weaving Fish Traps & Stories from the Sea

24 May • 10:30am •

24 May • 02:30pm •

Participants learn to weave traditional bamboo fish traps while discovering fishing tools used across the region. Through a show-and-tell session by Pasar Fish, the workshop reveals how coastal communities designed ingenious tools to harvest the sea.

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Archaeology 101!

Archaeology 101!

21 May, 28 May, 4, 11 Jun • 10:00am •

New to archaeology? This four-week primer introduces Singapore’s archaeology through engaging theory and hands-on post-excavation work. Learn about artefacts, materials, vessels, and motifs while gaining six hours of practical processing experience designed for curious beginners.

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People Talks & Workshops
A Librarian's World | More Than Shipping: Singapore's Other Maritime Story In-Person

A Librarian's World | More Than Shipping: Singapore's Other Maritime Story In-Person

2 May • 11:00am

Discover how water-based recreation has been woven into the fabric of our social life and national story in this talk by NLB Librarians!

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People Talks & Workshops
Archives Unlocked | From Monsoon Crossroads to Global Flow Hub: Singapore's Maritime Identity Online

Archives Unlocked | From Monsoon Crossroads to Global Flow Hub: Singapore's Maritime Identity Online

22 May • 07:00pm

Explore Singapore’s rise as a maritime crossroads in this talk!

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People Talks & Workshops
From Waves to Wins: The Singapore Sea Sports Story, panel talk presented by Sport Singapore as part of Sea Sports Heritage Fest 2026

From Waves to Wins: The Singapore Sea Sports Story, panel talk presented by Sport Singapore as part of Sea Sports Heritage Fest 2026

2 May • 11:00am

Dive into Singapore’s rich sea sports history and heritage with these insightful talks by Olympian sailor Dr Benedict Tan and sport historian Dr Nick Aplin, with an exciting panel featuring some of Singapore’s sea sports champions.

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People Talks & Workshops
Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles - His Life in Singapore 1819 to 1823

Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles - His Life in Singapore 1819 to 1823

23 May • 10:30am

Celebrate Sir Stamford’s life and contribution to Singapore in this talk!

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