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Making knowledge come alive, sparking imagination and creating possibilities. For any queries, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Follow the National Library Board’s official page to get the latest news on Singapore’s National Library, public libraries and the National Archives of Singapore, as well as updates on our programmes and announcements! Kindly note that all questions will be channelled to [email protected] so that our relevant departments can serve you better. As this is a space for friendly discussions on reading and learning, we will remove posts and comments that:
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11/11/2026

In partnership with SPH Media’s Chinese Media Group, we warmly invite you to the NLB ReadSG x The Reading Room — a monthly live podcast where hosts Liyi and Chengyao invite special guests to read and reflect with you.

Join us for our first session on 12 November where local picture book authors Ah Guo and Lai Jiayi share tips on using picture books to build lasting reading habits in children.

📅 Thursday, 12 November
🕖 7.00pm
📍 Central Library, Programme Room (Basement 1)

This session will be held in Chinese. Registration opens at 630pm.

Sign up now at: https://go.gov.sg/nlbreadsgxthereadingroom

06/11/2026

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the library? 🔍

While you're browsing the shelves or accessing our digital collections, our staff and librarians are busy making sure your experience keeps getting better. This dedication takes our NLBians to some of the biggest stages in the world.

For example, at the 2026 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) World Library and Information Congress, NLBians Yi Chin, Pandiyan, Mindy, and Rayson shared their work with library professionals from across the globe.

Our Chief Executive, Melissa Tam, also represented NLB at the Chinese Library Annual Conference in Chengdu, the largest professional gathering in China's library sector. At this year’s International Session, she shared NLB’s vision on how libraries can connect people, knowledge, and memory in an age of AI.

From protecting the digital collections you rely on from sophisticated cyber threats, to building richer community resources that reflect Singapore's diverse heritage, to using AI to make our cataloguing faster and smarter, to finding better ways to understand what patrons need.

With this sharing, our NLBians also bring back new ideas and learning to keep improving our library experience. 📚

06/11/2026

A new chapter is coming to Ang Mo Kio Library! 📚🌿

With the library reopening on 20 November 2026, here’s a first look at the inspiration behind its refreshed design.

Drawing from Ang Mo Kio’s rich history, familiar landmarks and greenery, the library’s new spaces bring the neighbourhood’s unique character to life in thoughtful and playful ways.

Stay tuned as we share more about the stories behind the revamped Ang Mo Kio Library ahead of its reopening!

03/11/2026

We had a great time bringing the joy of reading to the Istana Open House as part of ReadSG. 📖 Visitors got to browse a special selection of books recommended by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Ms Jane Ittogi and check out our mobile library, MOLLY, to borrow books. 🚌 They also had a chance to read and unwind during the 15 minutes reading sessions.

From joining the ReadSG Challenge to redeeming limited-edition “I Read at the Istana” collectibles, there was plenty of reading fun for everyone. Stay tuned for more ReadSG activations to build a lifelong reading habit.

29/10/2026

It's the second number we're going after.

Most of our reading arrives already sized for us, dumbed down for ever shortening attention spans and influenced by whatever we tapped on last. Convenient but it also means we rarely read anything that doesn't challenge us.

A book works differently. It was written by someone who had no idea you'd be the one reading it, and it asks only that you keep going. The magic is in the serendipity of it, picking something up half by chance and finding a life, an argument or a place you never expected.

is fifteen minutes a day. Try it out.

29/10/2026

Happiness is… NLB’s Snoopy Pop-up Library! 🐾📚

The Peanuts gang has landed in Singapore, and NLB is bringing their world to life at Plaza Singapura. Join Snoopy and friends for a reading adventure like no other - hop on the Peanuts School Bus, settle into Charlie Brown's Classroom, or curl up in the Snoopy Garden with a book (or two!).

With close to 10,000 physical and digital books for children, including a specially curated collection of Peanuts titles for all ages by our librarians, there's something for every reader. Need a little inspiration on what to read? Just head over to Lucy's Booth, answer a few fun questions and walk away with a personalised book recommendation, printed as a bookmark just for you.

Hurry down today! Snoopy and friends are waiting. 🐾

📍Level 3, Plaza Singapura
📅Till 19 September 2027
⏰Daily, 10am – 10pm

✨Meet Snoopy and friends!

Don't miss your chance to meet Snoopy and friends at our special Meet & Greet sessions:

7-9 Nov: 11am, 2pm & 4pm
21-22 Nov: 11am, 2pm & 4pm

Do note that for the 21 – 22 November sessions, you'll need to borrow 8 books or eBooks from the Pop-up Library to redeem your queue card. Free admission, queue starts 30 mins before, see you there!

28/10/2026

Libraries play an important role as community spaces that foster understanding, promote acceptance and celebrate the abilities of persons with disabilities (PwDs). 💜

This was a key message shared by Mayor of Central Singapore District, Denise Phua, at “Beyond Labels: Our Families, Our Stories”, an event held at the National Library Building on 10 October in support of The Purple Parade movement.

Organised by the Singapore Network of Inclusive Learning and Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education, the event brought together PwDs, caregivers and the wider community to share lived experiences, challenges and aspirations.

NLB’s Chief Executive Officer Melissa Tam joined the event and engaged with entrepreneurs with disabilities at the marketplace booths, learning about the stories behind their creations and celebrating their talents.

At NLB, we believe libraries should be welcoming spaces where everyone can participate, contribute and feel a sense of belonging. Through partnerships like Beyond Labels, we hope to create more opportunities for PwDs to share their stories, showcase their abilities and connect with the community.

🤝 Together, we can build a more inclusive community, one story and one connection at a time.

🔗 Discover NLB’s accessible services, programmes and resources: go.gov.sg/nlbaccinfo

The Purple Parade

Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education

Singapore Network for Inclusive Learning

27/10/2026

Think you've got what it takes to crack the case? 🔍

A rare manuscript has vanished, and NLB’s A S.U.R.E. Mystery needs investigators 👀. Your critical thinking skills will be put to the test in this four-part interactive detective mystery through real crime scenes, real clues, and very suspicious suspects — some of whom you can interrogate in person at our live theatre sessions 🎭.

In a world where not everything is what it seems, the sharpest skill you can have is knowing what to believe 🤔. Visit any of 16 participating libraries or go online to piece together the clues for the first mission 📜 🫆. Find out more at go.gov.sg/asuremystery.

🗓 Missions run from Oct 2026 – Mar 2027 at selected libraries islandwide & online.

You might have also seen us at the Digital for Life Festival last weekend at Vivocity!

If you missed it, don’t worry, you can still catch our booth this weekend on 31 Oct & 1 Nov @ Heartbeat@Bedok!

SingPass login required. Open to participants aged 15 and above.

27/10/2026

Our libraries and archives will close early on 27 Nov 2026, Friday at 3pm for a staff event.

Do continue to check out our eBooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers via the NLB Mobile app!

26/10/2026

Borrowing books is just the start 📚

Your NLB membership also opens up a whole world of digital resources, at home or on the go!

Whether you're after your next good read, something to watch, or a topic to dive into on the commute, it's all there with your NLB membership.

Curious about what else is available? Start exploring at eresources.nlb.gov.sg/main/Browse.

25/10/2026

On 24 Oct, we celebrated the people who make our libraries and archives come alive — our incredible volunteers! 🎉

At our Volunteers' Appreciation Event 2026 at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, we were proud to share that NLB's volunteer community has grown from to over 6,600 last year to over 7,400 strong!

We are grateful to all our volunteers who remind us every day that libraries are more than just spaces, they are also communities built on shared stories and human connection.

As we embark on ReadSG, our national movement to build a nation of readers, we know we could not do it without you. Thank you for championing reading, bringing Singapore's stories to life, and making every patron feel welcome.

Here's to another wonderful year ahead together! 💙📚

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100 Victoria Street, #01-02 National Library Building
Singapore
188064

Website

https://www.nlb.gov.sg/

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