Read for Books
Thank you for participating in Read for Books 2022. The participation period has concluded as of 16 September 2022. With your reading efforts and the generous donation of our 2022 sponsors, we will be donating a total of 1215 books to our beneficiaries for 2022.
Read for Books
Read for Books is a charity book drive to raise awareness and share the gift of reading with the less privileged. From 1 August to 16 September 2022, for every 10 people who read for 15 minutes, one book will be donated to selected beneficiaries.
Our beneficiaries for Read for Books 2022 are WondeRead and the Migrant Worker Library:
WondeRead:
The WondeRead initiative brings the library closer to children aged 7 – 17 years old from less privileged backgrounds, by providing reading opportunities through free reading materials. The initiative sees NLB working with Social Service Agencies (SSAs), such as charities and family service centres, to promote a love for reading among children.
Migrant Worker Library:
Migrant Worker Library (MWL) is an initiative started by Kranji District of the ACE Group, MOM. As the project name suggests, it wants to make the books accessible to migrant workers within their community (dormitories and Recreation Centers) in Singapore at no cost. MWL aims to cultivate a reading culture amongst migrant workers and promote reading as a form of mental relaxation. MWL also serves as a resource center for migrant workers to sign up for various fun and educational activities. The first MWL was launched in Pasir Panjang Residence on 2 June 2022 with plans to expand to Kranji Recreation Center in August 2022.
Read for Books 2022 is sponsored by Scholastic Education International (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Kinokuniya Bookstores of Singapore Pte. Ltd, Bubbly Books Pte Ltd and Straits Times Press.
How to participate in Read for Books:
Step 1: Register your interest by submitting the registration forms via the links below.
Step 2: Read for 15 minutes at your own space from 1 to 31 August 2022, or join one of the Zoom Read Together sessions organised by NLB.
Step 3: Take 1 to 2 photos or screengrabs of the activity.
Step 4: Upon completion of the activity, please submit your photo(s) and the number of participants HERE
NOTE: Please note that all submissions must be completed by 9 September 2022 (Friday), 11.59pm.
Need ideas on what to read?
In line with National Day happening in August, the Read for Books team has brought together some book recommendations from our Sing Lit collection. Download the curated list HERE.
What is a Read Together session?
Can’t decide what to read? Join your friendly neighbourhood librarian in a session where we will recommend short reads for different book categories or genres. Pick from your favourite genre and cosy up alongside other book lovers as we Read for Books together.
For the collection of Read Together sessions, head to HERE.
Happening On-site
| Date and Time | Location | Audience | Content | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 August, Saturday, 2pm – 2.30pm | Jurong Regional Library, Programme Zone | Children | Book sharing: Sing Lit Special Check out our Sing Lit book recs HERE | HERE |
| 07 August, Sunday, 12.30pm – 1.30pm | Tampines Regional Library, Level 3 Public Space | Children | Branch Storytelling session + Read for Books 2022 Read Together session | |
| 13 August, Saturday, 1pm – 1.30pm | Woodlands Regional Library, Programme Zone | Teens and Up | Book sharing: Sing Lit Special Check out our Sing Lit book recs HERE | HERE |
| 20 August, Saturday, 2pm – 2.30pm | Tampines Regional Library, Level 3 Public Space | Children | Book sharing: Junior Reading Ambassador’s/Librarian’s pick | HERE |
| 21 August, Sunday, 12.30pm – 1.30pm | Jurong Regional Library, Programme Zone | Children | Branch Storytelling session + Read for Books 2022 Read Together session | |
| 27 August, Saturday, 1pm – 1.30pm | Woodlands Regional Library, Programme Zone | Teens and Up | Book sharing: Teen Reading Ambassador’s/Librarian’s pick | HERE |
Happening Online
| Date and Time | Audience | Genre | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 August, Monday, 7.30pm – 8pm | Adults | Poetry | HERE |
| 03 August, Wednesday, 7.30pm – 8pm | Adults | Japanese Literature | HERE |
| 05 August, Friday, 7.30pm – 8pm | Adults | Coming of Age | HERE |
| 07 August, Sunday, 11.30am – 12pm | Adults | Self-help | HERE |
| 08 August, Monday, 7.30pm – 8pm | Adults | Sing Lit Check out our Sing Lit book recs HERE | HERE |
| 10 August, Wednesday, 7.30pm – 8pm | Adults | Children’s Sing Lit Adults Can Enjoy Check out our Sing Lit book recs HERE | HERE |
| 14 August, Sunday, 11.30pm – 12pm | Adults | Translated Short Stories | HERE |
| 15 August, Monday, 7.30pm – 8pm | Adults | Japanese Literature | HERE |
| 17 August, Wednesday, 7.30pm – 8pm | Adults | Reading Art | HERE |
| 19 August, Friday, 7.30pm – 8pm | Adults | Self-help | HERE |
| 21 August, Sunday, 11.30pm – 12pm | Adults | Slice of Life | HERE |
| 22 August, Monday, 7.30pm – 8pm | Adults | Comics | HERE |
| 24 August, Wednesday, 7.30pm – 8pm | Adults | Poetry | HERE |
| 28 August, Sunday, 11.30pm – 12pm | Adults | Creativity | HERE |
| 29 August, Monday, 7.30pm – 8pm | Adults | Thriller/Mystery | HERE |
| 31 August, Wednesday, 7.30pm – 8pm | Adults | Chick-Lit: Historical, Modern, and Alternative Romances | HERE |
Updated 30 Sep 2022