Workshops and Events
Join family-friendly events and workshops near you to support your child’s development and build positive digital habits.
Last updated on 14 October 2026
Join family-friendly workshops and events near you to support your child’s development and build positive digital habits.
PA Family PLAYGround 2026
PA Family PLAYGround is back, bringing screen-free fun, meaningful connections and shared family experiences to 20 community sites across Singapore. Families can look forward to curated activities designed to build healthy digital habits.
Events scheduled are subject to change.
Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
3 Oct 2026 (Sat) | 2pm - 6pm | Hwi Yoh Community Club |
4 Oct 2026 (Sun) | 6pm - 9pm | The Bricks, Choa Chu Kang Ave 7 (Opp Blk 810) |
10 Oct 2026 (Sat) | 10am - 12.30pm | Heartbeat @ Bedok Atrium |
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Workshops and Events at Public Libraries
10 Oct - Love Languages Experiential Workshop @ Woodlands
Time: 10.30am – 12pm
Venue: Woodlands Library
Description: This parent-child engagement session is designed to strengthen family relationships through a better understanding of the Five Love Languages. Parents will learn how to express love in ways that truly resonate with their children, practical tools to strengthen parent-child bonds and strategies to nurture a more connected and loving relationship. Suitable for parents and children aged 3-6 years old.
10 Oct - Wonderbot and the Time Capsule @ Punggol
Time: 11am – 11.30am
Venue: Punggol Library
Description: Travel back in time with WonderBot and Chloe as their gachapon capsule whirs them through Singapore’s past and present! Join author, Quek Hong Shin, at this big book storytelling session celebrating Children’s Museum Singapore’s very first children’s book. Suitable for children aged 4 years old and above.
10 Oct - Storytime Saturday @ Punggol
Time: 11am – 11.30am
Venue: Punggol Library
Description: Oral storytelling by two SAS (Storytelling Association Singapore) members. Through these stories, children can develop vocabulary, listening skills, and creativity. Our storytellers are able to interact with the audience and encourage participation during the sessions. Suitable for children aged 3-9 years old.
10 Oct - My Little Chingay Float @ Toa Payoh
Time: 11am – 11.30am
Venue: Toa Payoh Library
Description: Join us for this storytelling programme by the People’s Association (PA) and learn all about the excitement that comes with Chingay every year! You will even get to create your very own Chingay Float and take home a Chingay Activity Kit. Suitable for children aged 4-6 years old.
10 Oct - 《新加坡小词库》(My Little SG Mandarin Word Bank) Parent-Child Workshop @ Choa Chu Kang
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Choa Chu Kang Library
Description: Through fun-filled games and interactive activities, children and parents will explore 52 local Mandarin terms inspired by everyday life in Singapore, from familiar food and places to transport and culture. Conducted fully in Mandarin, families will learn, play and communicate together through a variety of interactive picture card games. Suitable for parents and children aged 4-6 years old.
11 Oct - Stories, Rhythm and Senses: The Rainbow Fish's Friendship Adventure @ Harbourfront
Time: 11.30am – 12.15pm
Venue: Harbourfront Library
Description: Inspired by the beloved children's classic The Rainbow Fish, this interactive storytelling programme combines music, movement, sensory play, and hands-on activities to create an engaging learning experience for young children and their caregivers. Suitable for children aged 1-4 years old.
15 Oct - Police Pals @ Sengkang
Time: 3pm – 3.30pm
Venue: Sengkang Library
Description: Join Singapore Police Force for a session of storytelling and follow our officers and Police Pal Ray on their adventures to help people in need. Through their adventures, young readers can understand the roles of a Police officer, good values and how they can protect themselves. Suitable for children aged 4-6 years old.
17 Oct - Grandma Pat's Magical Garden @ Punggol
Time: 11am – 11.30pm
Venue: Punggol Library
Description: Join local author and educator Dolly Shanti for an interactive storytelling session featuring Grandma Pat's Magical Garden. In Grandma Pat's beautiful garden, every flower, plant, and creature has a special lesson to share. As young readers explore the garden alongside Grandma Pat, they discover the importance of kindness, patience, caring for nature, and appreciating the beauty that surrounds them. Suitable for children aged 4-6 years old.
17 Oct - Police Pals @ Bukit Batok
Time: 11.30am – 12pm
Venue: Bukit Batok Library
Description: Join Singapore Police Force for a session of storytelling and follow our officers and Police Pal Ray on their adventures to help people in need. Through their adventures, young readers can understand the roles of a Police officer, good values and how they can protect themselves. Suitable for children aged 4-6 years old.
17 Oct - 'Folk Songs with a Twist!' - Building Executive Functions Through Folk Songs and Everyday Music @ Woodlands
Time: 11am – 12pm
Venue: Woodlands Library
Description: In this interactive parent-child workshop by PCF, discover how familiar folk songs and everyday musical moments can become playful ways to strengthen your child’s Executive Functions (EFs). Families will sing, move and play while exploring three key EFs: ‘Working Memory’, ‘Inhibitory Control’ and ‘Cognitive Flexibility’. Suitable for parents and children aged 2-6 years old.
18 Oct - Tiny Tales and Tunes: Baby Shark's Ocean Adventure @ Sengkang
Time: 11.30am – 12.15pm
Venue: Sengkang Library
Description: Join Baby Shark on an exciting ocean adventure filled with music, movement, sensory exploration, and new friendships! Adapted from the beloved story Big Shark, Little Shark, Baby Shark, this interactive experience brings the underwater world to life through songs, and sensory activities. Suitable for parents and children aged 0-1 years old.
23 Oct - A Storytelling Adventure: The Macreatures' Odyssey (Children’s Edition) by Author Philip Chua @ Punggol
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Venue: Punggol Library
Description: Join us for an exciting 45-minute storytelling adventure by author Philip Chua, complete with fun quizzes to get you involved in the action! In Book Three: Fight on the Eastern Knoll, a brave band of animals, having escaped from the Zoo, made their home on the Eastern Knoll and befriended the macaques on the Western Knoll. But when their friendship celebration catches the attention of the feral dogs of Mandai Forest, the animals must band together to protect their home. Suitable for children aged 4-6 years old.
24 Oct - My Little Chingay Float @ Woodlands
Time: 3pm – 3.30pm
Venue: Woodlands Library
Description: Join us for this storytelling programme by the People’s Association (PA) and learn all about the excitement that comes with Chingay every year! You will even get to create your very own Chingay Float and take home a Chingay Activity Kit. Suitable for children aged 4-6 years old.
25 Oct - Let's Talk about Feelings! @ Bugis
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Venue: Central Library
Description: Spend time with your child to learn more about what feelings and emotions are, how we can manage our feelings, and the choices that we can make about them. Suitable for parents and children aged 3-6 years old.
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31 Oct - Move Like Myles @ Bugis
Time: 11am – 12pm
Venue: Central Library
Description: Join us for a fun-filled and engaging launch of Move Like Myles — a heartwarming story about one very lively boy with a body, mind, and mouth that just won’t stay still! Author Ames Chen will bring the story to life through a lively read-aloud, followed by interactive games and activities that help children step into Myles’ world and better understand what it can feel like to have ADHD. Suitable for children aged 3-6 years old.
Digital Parenting Talks
4 Oct - Level Up Your Parenting with AI @ Bukit Batok
Time: 11am – 12.30pm
Venue: Bukit Batok Library
Description: Level Up Your Parenting with AI is a fun and interactive parent-child workshop. Through age-appropriate activities and guided discussions, parents will learn how Generative AI can be used as a practical tool to support everyday parenting, while children engage alongside their parents in engaging exercises. Suitable for parents and children aged 3-6 years old.
7 Oct - Screen Time, Well-Being & the Developing Brain: Finding the Right Balance @ Bugis
Time: 7.15pm – 8.45pm
Venue: Central Library, Programme Room 1, Basement 1, National Library Building
Description: From scrolling to gaming to studying and streaming, screens are becoming a big part of everyday life. But how do screen habits affect children’s sleep, attention, physical activity and well-being?
Through research-informed insights and practical examples, this session explores the impact of excessive and sedentary screen use, the importance of healthy digital routines, and the role caregivers play in shaping children’s relationships with technology.
Participants will also gain practical strategies for balancing screen time with movement, rest and meaningful offline experiences.
This programme series is organised by the National Institute of Education (NIE) and National Library Board (NLB).
14 Oct - Growing Up Online: Identity, Well-Being and Social Media @ Bugis
Time: 7.15pm – 8.45pm
Venue: Central Library, Programme Room 1, Basement 1, National Library Building
Description: Likes, trends, shares and endless scrolling; social media shapes how many young people see themselves and connect with others. But what impact does constant connectivity have on identity, relationships and emotional well-being?
Through research-informed discussions and practical insights, our experts will examine topics such as comparison culture, self-esteem, cyberbullying, digital stress and responsible online behaviour.
Participants will also gain strategies for supporting healthier online habits, managing digital boundaries and fostering positive, respectful engagement in today’s social media landscape.
This programme series is organised by the National Institute of Education (NIE) and National Library Board (NLB).
17 Oct - Stay In Control - Shaping Gamers of the Future | S.U.R.E.vivor @ Harbourfront
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Venue: Harbourfront Library
Description: We love games for the fun and friendship it brings, and learning to balance it with great habits makes the experience even better! Stay in Control invites children to explore what it means to be a healthy and responsible gamer in today’s digital world. Suitable for parents and children aged 7-12 years old.
21 Oct - Beyond Scrolling: Meaningful Screen Time in a Distracted World @ Bugis
Time: 7.15pm – 8.45pm
Venue: Central Library, Programme Room 1, Basement 1, National Library Building
Description: Not all screen time is created equal. In a world of endless scrolling, constant notifications and digital overload, what does meaningful and intentional screen use look like?
Through research-informed insights and practical examples, our experts will discuss how screen-based activities can support or hinder attention, learning and reflection, and explore the role of digital reading through e-books, longform articles and libraries.
Participants will gain practical strategies for reducing digital fatigue, cultivating healthier screen habits, and improving focus in an increasingly distracted world.
This programme series is organised by the National Institute of Education (NIE) and National Library Board (NLB).
28 Oct - Navigating the Information Flood: AI, Algorithms & What We Trust Online @ Bugis
Time: 7.15pm – 8.45pm
Venue: Central Library, Programme Room 1, Basement 1, National Library Building
Description: Every day, we encounter vast amounts of information online, while algorithms, notifications and personalised feeds shape what we see. But how do we decide what to trust, question or ignore?
This session explores the growing challenge of navigating digital information, and why critical questioning habits are essential for engaging with digital spaces thoughtfully. Experts will also examine how the brain processes information and how constant digital input affects attention and decision-making.
Participants will also gain strategies for engaging with information more mindfully and responsibly.
This programme series is organised by the National Institute of Education (NIE) and National Library Board (NLB).
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