kidsREAD

kidsREAD is a nationwide English reading programme. CDAC has been collaborating with the National Library Board to conduct the programme at our centres since 2004. It is a volunteer-driven programme which promotes the love of reading and cultivates good reading habits among all young Singaporeans, in particular children from low-income families.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
  • Aged between 5 and 8 years old (Year 2023)
  • Gross monthly household income not exceeding $4,800 or gross per capita income not exceeding $1,400

Programme Venue & Timing

Venue Contact No. Day Activity Time*
CDAC Centres
@ Ang Mo Kio 6456 4541 Saturday 10:30 am – 11:30 am
11:45 am – 12:45 pm
@ Bedok 6241 7994 Saturday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
@ Bukit Panjang 6456 4411 Saturday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
@ Jurong 6569 3573 Saturday 10:30 am – 11:30 am
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
@ Punggol 6387 5455 Saturday 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
@ Redhill 6475 6567 Sunday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
@ Sengkang 6312 5329 Saturday 10:15 am – 11:15 am
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
@ Tampines 6783 4649 Saturday 10:15 am – 11:15 am
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
@ Tanjong Katong 6841 4889 Saturday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
@ Toa Payoh 6258 8339 Saturday 10:30 am – 11:30 am
12:00 pm – 1.00 pm
@ Woodlands 6891 0992 Saturday 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
@ Yew Tee 6765 3302 Sunday 10:30 am – 11:30 am
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Self-Help Groups Centre
Vibrance @ Yishun 6752 7760 Saturday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm

* Activity time will be allocated by the organiser

      Application

      Application for kidsREAD Programme 2023 is now open.
      You can download the application form or visit the nearest centre to collect the  form.

      Enquiry

      Please call the respective CDAC Centre or Vibrance @ Yishun during operating hours or email to .