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.
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 .