Workshops and Events
Join family-friendly events and workshops near you to support your child’s development and build positive digital habits.
Last updated 2 September 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.
Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
5 Sep 2026 (Sat) | 2pm - 5pm | Punggol Digital District (PDD) Innovation Bridge |
19 Sep 2026 (Sat) | 6.30pm - 9pm | Amphitheatre along Serangoon Central Drive |
26 Sep 2026 (Sat) | 7pm - 10pm | Hardcourt next to Blk 953 Jurong West Street 91 |
27 Sep 2026 (Sun) | 10am - 1pm | Tiong Bahru Plaza |
3 Oct 2026 (Sat) | 2pm - 6pm | Hwi Yoh Community Club |
Events scheduled are subject to change.
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Workshops and Events at Public Libraries
5 Sep - 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.
6 Sep - The Adventures of the 3 Best Friends - Colours, Feelings and Blobby @ Punggol
Time: 11am – 12pm
Venue: Punggol Library
Description: In this imaginative art and emotion activity, children will explore the colourful world of feelings through stories and play. Inspired by The Colour Monster, Mix It Up!, and Crayons Have Feelings, they’ll discover how colours can express happiness, sadness, calm, or excitement. As they explore the surprises in every splash and shape, children will build emotional awareness, fine motor coordination, and confidence to express their inner world through art. Suitable for children aged 4-6 years old.
9 Sep - My Little Chingay Float @ Jurong
Time: 3pm – 3.30pm
Venue: Jurong 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.
9 Sep - Unplugged @ Bedok
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Venue: Bedok Library
Description: Want to take a break and unwind over some table-top games? During Unplugged, set aside your digital devices and enjoy quality time with your friends and family. Suitable for children and teens to attend with friends and family.
9 Sep - Unplugged @ Woodlands
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Venue: Woodlands Library
Description: Want to take a break and unwind over some table-top games? During Unplugged, set aside your digital devices and enjoy quality time with your friends and family. Suitable for children and teens to attend with friends and family.
10 Sep - Police Pals @ Harbourfront
Time: 4pm – 4.30pm
Venue: Harbourfront 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.
11 Sep - Growing Up Gracious: Family Time with Molly Manners @ Punggol
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Venue: Punggol Library
Description: Come along for a 45-minute fun and engaging bonding session for preschool children and their parents/caregivers, as we explore manners at home, in public spaces, and in school using our journal. Enjoy a shared reading experience with specially selected social-emotional learning books from the library. Suitable for children aged 4-12 years old.
11 Sep - Adam's Adventure: Saving Sarah's Smile @ Punggol
Time: 3pm – 3.30pm
Venue: Punggol Library
Description: This session helps young readers understand bone marrow donation in a gentle and inspiring way. Through themes of friendship and courage, it shows how people come together to support each other, making a difference in difficult times. Suitable for children aged 4-6 years old.
11 Sep - Storytelling in Singapore Sign Language @ Tampines
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Venue: Tampines Library
Description: Based on a moral-themed story, this programme encourages preschool children to learn basic Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) in a fun and engaging way. Through storytelling, participants will be introduced to simple signs and will also take part in role-play activities to help them relate to the moral lessons of the story. Suitable for children aged 4-6 years old.
11 Sep - From Spark to Word: Finding Your Voice Through Poetry @ Bukit Batok
Time: 2.30pm – 4pm
Venue: Bukit Batok Library
Description: Every poem begins with a spark. It can be a feeling, a memory or a fleeting thought. In this hands-on workshop, poet Loh Guan Liang invites teens to follow that spark. Suitable for teenagers aged 13-17 years old.
12 Sep - Storytime Saturday by Storytelling Association Singapore @ Yishun
Time: 11.30am – 12pm
Venue: Yishun Library
Description: Foster a love for reading and stories. 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.
20 Sep - A Storytelling Adventure: The Macreatures' Odyssey (Children’s Edition) by Author Philip Chua @ Serangoon
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Serangoon 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.
20 Sep - Children's Puppet Castle @ Woodlands
Time: 3pm – 3.30pm
Venue: Woodlands Library
Description: Join us for a puppet show performed by Puppet Masters Arii Azharii and Christopher Chow. They will be performing three stories. Learn more about puppetry techniques through this session! Suitable for children aged 5 years old and above.
26 Sep - Grandma Pat's Magical Garden @ Yishun
Time: 11.30am – 12pm
Venue: Yishun 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.
26 Sep - Police Pals @ Jurong
Time: 12.30pm – 1pm
Venue: Jurong 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.
26 Sep - WonderBot and the Time Travel Capsule @ Tampines
Time: 11.30am – 12pm
Venue: Tampines Library
Description: Travel back in time with WonderBot and Chloe as their gachapon capsule whirs them through Singapore’s past and present! From the bustling Singapore River to the lively Satay Club, discover the sights, sounds and stories that shape our island home. 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 4-6 years old.
26 Sep - Children Write | So you want to be a poet? @ Punggol
Time: 2.30pm – 4pm
Venue: Punggol Library
Description: In this fun and interactive workshop, we will trace the history of poetry from the oldest known poem, and explore how it evolved across time, cultures, and countries. We will also explore examples from Singapore, including works by local Malay and Chinese writers. Suitable for children aged 7-12 years old.
Digital Parenting Talks
6 Sep - First Device Campaign @ Woodlands South
Time: 1.30pm – 3pm
Venue: ACE The Place CC, Activity Rooms 2/3 and Activity Room 4
Description: A child's first digital device is a big milestone. Whether it's new or shared, it opens up a whole new online world – and many parents aren't sure where to start. The First Device Campaign gives you simple stories and parent-child missions to build healthy screen habits at home, so your child's first device supports learning and family time.
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).
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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