THRIVE@libraries Festival

PLQ Plaza and Lifelong Learning Institute, 18 - 20 July 2024, 11am - 7pm

Welcome to THRIVE@libraries! At PLQ Plaza, discover new sides of yourself and new interests in the Playground, power up your career at the Fitness Station, or hang back and chill in our Living Room.

At Lifelong Learning Institute, join us for a star-studded programme line-up – dialogue with partners including The Woke Salaryman, Samsung, and Bill Burnett, co-author of bestselling book Designing Your Life!

Playground: Discover yourself and new interests

Find out more about your emotions, interests, and perhaps discover a new hobby today at the Playground!

CitySprouts
City Sprouts is a social enterprise at the nexus of sustainability and community, reconnecting individuals with environmentally-conscious communities.

Emotional Baggage Board Game
Feeling frustrated at work with no place to vent? Play the Emotional Baggage board game! It’s a safe space to share, laugh, build empathy, and boost creativity. Perfect for fostering a supportive and connected workplace environment!

Library of Communities
For Your (Un)necessary Action: Looking for a life beyond dashboards, deadlines and deliverables? Visit the Library of Communities Wall to see how you can amp up your 5-9.

Thrive with Galaxy AI
Galaxy AI is built to serve you – to unleash your creativity, up your productivity and unlock a world of new possibilities.
Visit our booth to discover how AI can simplify your home and work life, giving you more time to focus on the things that matter.

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Fitness Station: Power up your career
Build up your career fitness at the Fitness Station! Pick up the latest work trends and consult our advisors for expert tips.

HeadSTart
HeadSTart is an award-winning newsletter targeted at younger audiences, with a focus on careers, personal finance and adulting.

It features the video series, We Try First, where our presenters put popular career, finance and lifestyle hacks to the test.

Each week’s newsletter, delivered right to your inbox on Tuesdays, comes with a personal note from a member of our team of writers, who also sums up practical tips from experts that you may find useful in your job or financial situation.

Rounding off each edition is a specially curated set of articles that zooms in on helpful or interesting topics and trends for the new generation of workers and soon-to-be workers.
Visit this booth to get career and personal growth tips!

To subscribe, visit str.sg/hs-events.

Launch by NLB
Learn about resources, services and programmes offered by Launch. Mini consultation sessions with Launch Specialists.

NTUC U FSE
The NTUC’s Freelancers and Self-Employed Unit (NTUC U FSE) serves as the collective voice that advances the interests of freelancers and self-employed persons in Singapore and works towards strengthening their Wage, Welfare, and Work Prospects.

Visit our booth to explore the range of programmes and services we offer at the NTUC U FSE Centre. Discover how we can support freelancers and self-employed persons in creating a sustainable career.

Skills and Training Advisory
Attend a free 30-minute consultation with our Skills Ambassador who will guide you to identify:

Skills and training needs to achieve your career goals

Skills required to support your career transition or progression

Suitable courses and assistance schemes that cater to your needs

Eligible for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents

Training Providers
Learn more about how you can use your SkillsFuture credits with featured training providers Lithan Academy, NTUC Learning Hub and Temasek Polytechnic.

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Living Room: Hang back and chill

Engage in experiential talks and activities for career growth and personal wellness at the Living Room.

In between programmes, drop by the living room and read for charity! Read for Books is a charity book drive to raise awareness and share the gift of reading with the less privileged. For every 10 people who read for 15 minutes, one book or equivalent will be donated to selected beneficiaries.

18 July 2024 (Thursday)	11.30am – 12.15pm: Enhancing Photography with Generative AI by Lithan Academy Learn beginner-friendly techniques in AI-driven image enhancement and creativity with hands-on activities. 12.30pm – 1.15pm: Shape Your Career With Emotional Intelligence by NTUC Learning Hub Harness EI's power for skill enhancement and human connection. Forge meaningful relationships for career success and work satisfaction. 1.30pm – 2.15pm: Caravanserai LearnX Community by NLB LXC Join us to learn about Caravanserai, a community fostering cultural agility through global interactions. 3.30pm – 4.15pm: Sustainable cleaning for green lifestyle by Temasek Polytechnic Join us in the fun-filled natural cleaning solution making workshop. Learn about basics of fermentation as well as sustainable cleaning solutions recipes. 5.30pm – 6.15pm: Balancing Career Aspirations and Life Fulfilment by Orang Muda Gitew x Berita Harian (SPH Media) Discover strategies to balance professional goals and personal happiness to achieve your dreams.
19 July 2024 (Friday)	11.30am - 12.15pm: Zentangle Art: A Mindful Art Method by Zentangle LearnX Community Experience this relaxing and mindful art method by learning how to draw 3-4 tangle patterns. No art background required. 12.30pm – 1.15pm: How to Find a Good Coach by NTUC U FSE Learn how to find a good coach, including key factors to consider during your search. Learn about the NTUC U FSE Freelancers' Directory, which serves as a marketplace for engaging freelancers for various services you may need. 1.30pm – 2.15pm: Achieve Hyper-productivity using Microsoft Copilot by Lithan Academy Achieve more work in less time! Discover how an AI companion can transform you into an expert in Microsoft tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.
20 July 2024 (Saturday)	12.30pm – 1.15pm: Corporate to Entrepreneur By The Accidental Entrepreneur by NLB Launch Learn from Juliet's journey in entrepreneurship, and how chronic illness sparked her entrepreneurial and learning (ad)ventures. 1.30pm – 2.15pm: Bring out the Coach in You by NTUC Learning Hub Explore how coaching skills can boost your professional and personal development. Discover what the hype is all about and find out how you can unleash the coach within you. 2.30pm – 3.15pm: What colours are you feeling? by Angela Ng, Assistant Professor, Singapore Institute of Technology Learn about emotions through colours and do a fun craft activity to help parents and children better communicate their emotions. 3.30pm – 4.15pm: Helping Your Kids Survive AND Thrive by NLB Empowering Parent Leaders LXC Learn how to raise resilient and emotionally regulated children. 4.30pm – 5.15pm: Financial Board Game: Introduction to Cashflow by Financial Board Games and Events Singapore This session aims to introduce participants to fundamental financial concepts through an interactive game session using the Cashflow game. Participants will learn about income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and the importance of financial literacy in a fun manner.

Programmes for Public
Ready Set Grow: Let's Talk About Careers (by Friendzone SG)
Connect with fresh grads over meaningful conversation about navigating career journeys as young professionals. Brought to you by Friendzone.

Date: 18 July 2024, Thu
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Training Room 2-1 (Level 2)

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The FIRE Movement: Separating Hype from Reality
Want financial independence so you can retire early? Join HeadSTart in examining the FIRE movement and get tips on managing your finances.

Date: 19 July 2024, Fri
Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Training Room 2-1 (Level 2)

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Designing the Future of You - Designing Thinking Applied to Life
At the new Designing Your Life Institute in Singapore, we think the most interesting thing to design is YOU! And yet, in the face of rapid change, the onslaught of AI, and job burn-out, how do you take control of your job and Life with creativity and intention. Come hear how to do this, utilizing the Designing Your Life method, from Bill Burnett, the co-author of the New York Times bestselling book by the same name.

Date: 20 July 2024, Sat
Time: 10.30am – 12pm
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Lecture Theatre or on livestream via Zoom

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The Woke Salaryman: Crash Course on Capitalism & Money
Join the founders of The Woke Salaryman as they share the back story behind 1 - 2 chapters of their first book, discuss how to figure out your place in the world in an ever-changing world, and have an open Q&A session about anything and everything.

Book sales and signing will take place after the event.

Date: 20 July 2024, Sat
Time: 2pm – 3.30pm
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Lecture Theatre or on livestream via Zoom

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“Look Ma, I Run a Social Media Business”
Join us for a panel discussion on career paths less travelled. #TeamGalaxy influencers carve unique careers, propelled by technology and social media.

Whether you are a budding entrepreneur, curious about new-age careers, or just interested in exploring "tech-tics" to bring value to your work, this session is for you!

Through this session, be inspired by the personal growth and entrepreneurship journeys of these #TeamGalaxy panellists and pick up ideas on how you can rely on technology to grow your business or career.

Be introduced to Galaxy AI - an AI experience made for mobile devices for ease of communication, creation and productivity.

About the speakers/panellists:

Moderated by Nicholas (@hargaohunk), who is a content creator and Chief Marketing Officer of SoTravel, a social travelling agency powered by good people, and even better vibes.

Darryl (@dargoyaki) is a lifestyle content creator who shares his experiences about fitness, nutrition, and travel.

Stella (@pluufuy) first started as a corporate girlie, but her passion for design and customisation led to her founding @kuehclouds.

Ka Yan (@kayantoast)is currently pursuing her degree in business while running a side hustle with handmade knick-knack side on @toastytowns as well as being a content creator.

Adeline (@addie_ble) is a passionate baker and owns @dee_bakes, a custom bake shop solely operated out of social media platforms. She also enjoys blending her love for baking with storytelling through content creation.

Date: 20 July 2024, Sat
Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Lecture Theatre or on livestream via Zoom

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Programmes for Corporates
Specially curated for corporate employees. Sign up for any (or all) of the sessions here!

Designing the Future of You
Feeling stuck at work? Gain tips to revitalise your life by analysing your impact, ‘understand your why’ and redesign your career to be the best version of you.

Date: 18 July 2024, Thu
Time: 10am – 12pm
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Training Room 2-1 (Level 2)

[Panel Discussion] The Human Touch: Thriving Amidst an AI-Dominated World
Are soft skills the secret weapon of the AI age? Join our panel of experts for a dynamic discussion in collaboration with LinkedIn to learn how emotional intelligence, communication, and critical thinking are becoming powerful differentiators in an AI-powered world.

Panelists:

Dave Giblin, Head of Customer Success, LinkedIn

Vijayan P Munusamy (Dr), Principal Research Fellow at the Centre for Research and Development in Learning, CRADLE@NTU

Edwin Tan, Deputy Director, Jobs-Skills Insights Division, SSG

Moderated by Dr Samson Tan (Dr), Director, Learning and Professional Development Division, IAL

Date: 18 July 2024, Thu
Time: 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Training Room 2-1 (Level 2) & Zoom

[Talk] Leading Generative AI Strategy by Georg Zoeller
Gain practical tips to develop and implement a transformative AI strategy to turbo-charge your business.

Date: 18 July 2024, Thu
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Training Room 2-1 (Level 2)

Emotional Baggage Board Game for Corporates
Hone your emotional literacy over a board game. Get tips to regulate and display authentic emotions without compromising your professional credibility.

Date: 19 July 2024, Fri
Time: 10am – 12pm
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Training Room 2-1 (Level 2)

[Panel] A Great Place to Work Starts With Me
Learn how leading companies are fostering engaged, high performing teams amidst increasingly dynamic work and workplaces.

Date: 19 July 2024, Fri
Time: 1.30pm – 3pm
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Training Room 2-1 (Level 2)

[Talk] Learning Agility to Unlock Your Potential by Wendy Tan
Learn to learn faster and better in a world where your ability to learn is the superpower to outlast technological disruptions and future-proof yourself.

Date: 19 July 2024, Fri
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Training Room 2-1 (Level 2)

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