Learning
Stimulate the mind and pick up new skills and knowledge to widen interests and enjoy new hobbies.
Discover the Joy of Learning
Kindly note that all listings indicate minimum mobility status (eg an activity suitable for someone who is bedbound will also be suitable for a wheelchair user).
Seeking activity ideas? Check out the activity toolkits produced by AIC! Or check out our compilation of resources (including activity booklets) to support persons living with dementia and their caregivers.
Activities and Workshops
The joy of learning and reading continues even as you reach 50 years and older. Under the “Time of Your Life” series, the National Library Board brings a variety of talks, workshops and activities that caters to your learning needs while providing a safe and friendly environment for you to discover new interests and passions! From wellness tips to digital skills to career advice as well as literary and arts experiences, choose from a wide selection of programmes that are held in-person at the Public Libraries or online via Zoom.
For: Public (seniors only) and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (ie not able to walk/ minimal walking) for onsite programmes, and seniors who are bed bound for online programmes
Language: English/ Chinese/ Malay/ Tamil
Find out more here.
Photo credit: National Library Board
Toolkits and Resources
Connect with your loved ones and keep your mind active with the National Library Board’s specially curated resources for seniors. The Memory Game Cards are perfect for stimulating meaningful conversations and reminiscence, while our Library Learning Journey guide (available in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil) takes you through how you can borrow books with a scan or read the latest news from your mobile phone. Explore the publication “Time of Your Life: Good Reads for the 50 Plus” to read articles and book reviews from our librarians covering a wide range of topics.
For: Public (seniors) and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are bedbound
Language: English/ Chinese/ Malay/ Tamil
Find out more here.
Photo credit: National Library Board
Videos and Podcast
Let’s Get Cooking is a collection of 9 videos by Yishun Health which is designed to support individuals in making health and nutrition a priority.
For: Public and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (ie not able to walk/ minimal walking)
Language: English
Find out more here.
Photo credit: Yishun Health