The National Library Board’s literary trails inspire the public to consider fresh perspectives.

 

Looking for something to do? Go on a fun-filled reading adventure at the National Library Board’s (NLB) Read! Fest 2021’s very first multi-sensory self-guided literary trails at the West Coast Park (WCP), the East Coast Park (ECP), and at the ground floor Plaza of the National Library Building.

Organised by NLB as an extension of Read! Fest 2021, the literary trails build on this year’s theme of ‘Reboot!’ by inspiring the public to consider fresh perspectives and face challenges in life. The literary trails offer a self-directed and interactive experience, which can be enjoyed with the family or in small groups in line with the ongoing COVID-19 precautionary measures in Singapore including wearing masks at all times.

Titled “The Curious Adventure of The Salaryman”, participants will be led on a journey by a digital protagonist, navigating his own adventure to reinvent himself. Daring explorers can embark on an immersive reading experience by scanning the QR codes on the uniquely designed art installations. These installations depict the different stages of the Salaryman’s journey, its sensory elements, and quotes from four recommended English titles in Read! Fest.

Begin your journey at these starting points:

• West Coast Park: Beside McDonald’s restaurant
• East Coast Park: Beside East Coast Lagoon Food Village
• National Library Building: Plaza at level 1

All three trails will end on October 31, 2021.

“We are delighted to bring Read Fest! back after a year’s break, with new programmes suitable for everyone during this pandemic. For those who prefer to explore the outdoors, we have the new interactive self-guided tours for you to stretch your legs, have some fun, and yet maintain safe distancing while taking part in an unique reading experience that you can access via your mobile devices. We hope that participating in the trails will reinvigorate your love for reading,” said Krist Chan, deputy director (seniors & adults), Libraries and Archives Group, NLB.

Watch an introductory video of the trails at https://go.gov.sg/readfest2021-literarytrails. More details on the literary trails and the Read! Fest’s recommended books are available at: go.gov.sg/NLB-salaryman/.