Press Pause on Procrastination [Thrive@Libraries]

What’s that one thing you’ve been meaning to get around to?

Give yourself permission to pause everything else and finally make time for the task that’s been lingering at the bottom of your to-do list. Whether it’s planning that long-awaited holiday, finishing the book that has been sitting on your TBR pile forever, organising years of photos on your phone, picking up an abandoned creative project, researching your personal finances, or finally getting started on something you’ve been putting off, bring it along to this dedicated two-hour session and simply begin.

At the start of the session, share what you hope to accomplish and, before you leave, check in on how far you’ve come for a little boost of accountability. Along the way, explore books from the library’s collection that might offer inspiration, practical guidance or simply the motivation to keep going.

Sometimes, making progress starts with giving yourself the time and space to begin.

This programme is part of Thrive@Libraries 2026.

Thrive@Libraries 2026

Thrive@Libraries aims to re-introduce adults to the rich diversity of NLB resources, programmes, and services while celebrating reading as a way to live well. It features a flagship showcase event at Funan B2 Atrium from 13-15 November 2026, complemented by in-library programmes running from November 2026 to January 2027.

Permission to Pause

This year's theme is an invitation to busy working adults to view libraries as a space to pause and discover their interests through NLB's resources. Discover ways you can pause ─ to read, to play, and to connect.

ReadSG

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