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The National Library of Singapore is a national knowledge institution empowering individuals and businesses with knowledge and information as it continuously expands its vast array of reference collections and services. Through the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, it preserves and makes accessible Singapore's literary and publishing heritage, and intellectual memory. The reference library occupie

s seven storeys (Levels 7-13) at the National Library Building where the start-up collection size exceeds 530,000 print and non-print materials. A full range of services, such as access to electronic databases, document delivery service, reprography, microfilm and audio-visual access are available. Use NLB e-Resources (eresources.nlb.gov.sg/index.aspx) to locate indexes, full-text ejournals, enewspapers, ebooks and emagazines. Also available are websites and guides on Singapore – Singapore Infopedia, NewspaperSG, HistorySG, PictureSG, BookSG, MusicSG and more! Interested in the history, arts and culture of Singapore and Southeast Asia? Check out BiblioAsia, a quarterly journal to promote the collections and programmes of the National Library: nlb.gov.sg/Browse/BiblioAsia.aspx

To find a book in the library, visit: http://catalogue.nlb.gov.sg

Search for upcoming library events: nlb.gov.sg/golibrary

Question for a librarian? Submit here: nlb.gov.sg/Research/AskUs.aspx

Other enquiries can be emailed to: [email protected]

08/06/2026

Do you have old photos of Bukit Batok? Family gatherings, school days, neighbourhood celebrations, or just a familiar street corner – these snapshots are a precious part of our shared history. 📸 🖼️

Bring up to 5 printed photos to Bukit Batok Library and we'll digitise them for you! You'll receive digital copies by email, and with your consent, your photos will be contributed to the Singapore Memories website.

👉🏻 Pre-registration is recommended at https://go.gov.sg/scanyouroldphotosday

05/06/2026

✨ Join us for a one-day co-creation experience where your voice, ideas, and creativity take centre stage. Explore hands-on activity booths, from junk journalling to clay crafting, and spark meaningful conversations with peers who care about the same things you do. 📖🏺💬

What you share and create doesn’t end there. Your contributions will become part of “A–Z: The State of Youth” — a living, evolving glossary shaped by young people, capturing what matters now and what’s next. 🌱✨

👉🏻 Register now: https://go.gov.sg/storiesunbound-28jun-fb

📅 Sun, 28 Jun 2026
⏳ 10 am – 4.30 pm
📍 Imagination Room, Level 5, National Library Building
Open to youths aged 17–25.

This 1925 newspaper clipping contains one of the earliest known mentions of Vesak Day (spelt “Wesak Day” until the 1970s...
31/05/2026

This 1925 newspaper clipping contains one of the earliest known mentions of Vesak Day (spelt “Wesak Day” until the 1970s) in Singapore, capturing how the occasion was observed a century ago.

📖 Discover more about the history and significance of Vesak Day at NL Online: https://go.gov.sg/nlonline-vesakday

🌟 Come unravel the threads of memory and discover Singapore’s visual history through History Tapestry, a virtual gallery...
29/05/2026

🌟 Come unravel the threads of memory and discover Singapore’s visual history through History Tapestry, a virtual gallery that weaves together narratives through data-driven curation.

Start your journey: https://go.gov.sg/nl-history-tapestry-social

A day that commemorates faith and compassion, Hari Raya Haji has long been observed in Singapore through prayer, reflect...
27/05/2026

A day that commemorates faith and compassion, Hari Raya Haji has long been observed in Singapore through prayer, reflection and the sharing of blessings. Discover more about the history and significance of Hari Raya Haji on NL Online: https://go.gov.sg/nlonline-hrh

26/05/2026

Our libraries and archives will be closed on Hari Raya Haji, 27 May 2026, Wednesday as well as Vesak Day, 31 May 2026, Sunday.

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

Once feared and heavily stigmatised, leprosy forced many in Singapore into lives of isolation at Trafalgar Home. Through...
23/05/2026

Once feared and heavily stigmatised, leprosy forced many in Singapore into lives of isolation at Trafalgar Home. Through firsthand accounts from former residents, discover a deeply human story of resilience, separation and life beyond the disease: https://bit.ly/4tGIy4w

👉 Subscribe to our BiblioAsia mailing list to get notified of new content: https://form.gov.sg/616799db4d9b61001398f79b

Journey through Singapore’s evolving relationship with the sea! From the early colonial years of Sir Stamford Raffles’ a...
21/05/2026

Journey through Singapore’s evolving relationship with the sea!

From the early colonial years of Sir Stamford Raffles’ arrival to Singapore’s transformation into a global port city, uncover the stories, people, and changing landscapes that shaped our maritime history.

The talks are held in conjunction with Singapore HeritageFest 2026.

📚 Featured Talks:

Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles – His Life in Singapore 1819 to 1823
📅 Sat, 23 May 2026
⏰ 10.30 am – 11.30 am
📍 Launch Programme Room, Level 7, National Library Building

Singapore Reconfigured: A Port Across Time
📅 Sun, 30 May 2026
⏰ 2 pm – 3 pm
📍 The Pod, Level 16, National Library Building

Register now: https://go.gov.sg/heritagefest2026-may-fb

Once feared for its deadly grip on children, diphtheria was one of many diseases that shaped Singapore’s early medical h...
21/05/2026

Once feared for its deadly grip on children, diphtheria was one of many diseases that shaped Singapore’s early medical history.

From infectious disease outbreaks and pioneering doctors to the development of modern healthcare in Singapore, read more about the people and stories behind Singapore’s medical past on BiblioAsia: https://bit.ly/4dt8af1

👉 Subscribe to our BiblioAsia mailing list to get notified of new content: https://form.gov.sg/616799db4d9b61001398f79b

🛖 While kampungs are no longer a common sight in Singapore, their stories continue to live on in the memories of those w...
18/05/2026

🛖 While kampungs are no longer a common sight in Singapore, their stories continue to live on in the memories of those who once called them home.

Step into the traces of everyday life in Singapore’s past through this recollection of Kampung Sungei Cina: https://bit.ly/4wBPFxN

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