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Do you remember the first broadcast of Television Singapura?
Do you remember the opening of People’s Park?
Do you remember the withdrawal of the British military?
Do you remember the SARS epidemic?

These are events that have transpired in the annals of Singapore’s history and have in one way or the other shaped Singapore in its present form, but more importantly, we want to hear from you about these events, and others that have happened in your own life set against the backdrop of these significant events in the last 50 years.

Were you there to witness any of the historic events or major milestones as part of Singapore's history? As part of National Library's upcoming Heritage Road Show event, we are calling for stories or photographs that can best illustrate the major 50 years milestones of Singapore's history from 1959 - 2009. Submit your stories and photographs to us from now till 1 August and you stand a chance to win CASH prizes of up to $5,000! Hurry! You could be one of our lucky prize winners!

For more details on how to donate your stories and photographs, click on to the url link, http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg/Features.aspx?Title=Photos+and+stories+donation+for+%22I+remember.sg%22..

You are also invited to the launch of this year's Heritage Road Show event happening on Saturday, 1 August 2009. You can experience our 'Changing Landscapes of Singapore' photography exhibition, listen to a 'live radio' interview from our donors as well as walk through the visual geography changing landscapes of Singapore from the 'I remember.sg' visual wall.

For more details, surf on to our Go! Library channel link, http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg/Channel.aspx?Channel=075

From 1 July 2009, basic library members will be able to borrow up to 6 items, inclusive of a maximum of 2 audio visual items! Library users may also sign up as Premium Plus members and borrow up to 16 items, inclusive of a maximum of 8 audio visual items - for just $42 a year. For more information, please visit www.pl.sg.

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