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When the National Library Board (NLB) was established in 1995, our immediate task was to create a world-class library system to meet the information needs of our customers. Indeed, several innovations that you see in the library today - lifestyle libraries complete with cafes, music and rich multimedia IT- enabled innovations such as 24-hour bookdrop service, and groundbreaking concept libraries, like the self-service library, have all played a part in redefining the learning experience of Singaporeans.
With a move towards a knowledge based economy, there is an increasing need to expand the learning capacity of both the young and old. Besides infrastructure, NLB will continually support and build upon this foundation with better facilities, services and programmes. It is our wish that no one be left behind in the new economy. Through the various facilities and programme available for you, we want the libraries to remain relevant to you in your quest for knowledge and ultimately, success.
Opening Hours | Reference, Regional and Community Libraries:
Mon - Sun : 10.00am - 9.00pm
Closed at 5.00pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year.
Closed on Public Holidays | | Community Children's Libraries:
Mon - Fri : 4.00pm - 9.00pm
Sat & Sun : 1.00pm - 6.00pm
Closed on Public Holidays and eves of New Year, Chinese New Year & Christmas.
Open on eves of Hari Raya Puasa and Deepavali | |
| Reference Library | | Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, named after Dr Lee Kong Chian, in honour of the Lee Foundation's S$60 million donation, aims to be the premier resource for works on or about Singapore and the region for local and overseas researchers and academics. The Lee Kong Chian Reference Library occupies 7 storeys (Levels 7-13) at the National Library Board Building with a floor area of 60,000 square metres. | Regional Libraries | | The regional library has an extensive collection as it is targeted not only at the people living in that particular township, but also at those who have more specialised information needs. Such a library offers a wider range of reference materials (in both print and non-print formats), in addition to the general collection. | Community Libraries | | A community library services the people living in that particular township. It caters to the information needs of the community and has a balance of both fiction and non-fiction materials, both in print and non-print format. | | Ang Mo Kio | | Bedok | | Bishan | | Bukit Batok | | Bukit Merah | | Bukit Panjang | | Central Lending Library | | Cheng San | | Choa Chu Kang | | Geylang East | | Jurong West | | library@esplanade | | Marine Parade | | Pasir Ris | | Queenstown | | Sembawang | | Sengkang | | Toa Payoh | | Yishun | Community Children's Libraries | | Community Children's Libraries (CCLs) are located in the void decks of HDB (Housing & Development Board) estates, and are targeted at children aged 10 and under. CCLs offer books in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil in addition to multimedia terminals to make learning fun. | |
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