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Sarawak State Library to hold Lincoln Corner Carnival

Posted on 11 August 2016

Kuching – Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, in collaboration with Lincoln Resources Center US Embassy
will hold the Lincol Corner Carnival this Saturday, 13th August 2016 starting from 9.00am until 5.00pm.

The theme of the carnival is `DO It Yourself` (DIY). The event will be part of promotional 
action to highlight the presence of Makerspace at Sarawak State Library which was launched on 17 March 2016
and the Lincoln Corner collection at the library. It will be a starting point to
inculcate making things habit amongst Sarawakians.

DIY 3Doodler, DIY Makey Makey, DIY 3D Printing, DIY Organic Fertilizer, DIY
Kite Making activity, DIY Robotics Workshop and Demonstration, DIY 3R: Through Creativity and Innovation 
and the DIY Carpentry workshop are among the activities that will be held on that day.
The ‘Making Things’ habit is a commom culture in many societies in this
world. Either it is for home use or big industry, ‘making things’ habit is
inherited by nature of many people. Making things are important for the
human being to improve their life or others. Parts of making activities are
DIYs. DIY is so popular and has proven to improve people’s life through many
inovations.

Therefore, the objectives of organising these DIY activities are to gather DIY
enthusiasts in Sarawak, to exhibit and promote DIY creations apart from
connecting maker minds and sharing ideas.
In conjunction with the Lincoln Corner Carnival, a free outdoor movie
screening ‘Movie Under The Stars’ that features animated comedy adventure
film, Inside Out will be held on the same day at 8pm until 11 pm. During the
movie, snacks and beverages will be available for sale. Stand a chance to win
our lucky draws. Attractive prizes await the lucky ones.

Free tickets are now available at the library’s MMG Counter, Ground Floor.
The public can redeem one DP Ice Cream Gula Apong using their movie ticket at
the booth set up especially for the event. Bring along lawn chairs or mats and
enjoy the movie.

Entrance is free. For further information please contact Razak Rambili or Wan
Mazli Wan Razali at 082-442000 ext 348 / 105 or email razakr@sarawak.gov.my / mazlir@sarawak.gov.my.