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15/09/2026

What if your concert started with a book? 📖

That’s exactly how concert-goers at the Xinyao concert kicked off their evening with pre-loved books and a 15 minutes reading session at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, in support of ReadSG, NLB’s new national reading movement.

Just 15 minutes a day is all it takes to start building a reading habit. And yes, reading can fit into your everyday routine, even before a concert! 🎶

September is also National Reading Month. 📚 Every reading session logged as part of the ReadSG Challenge counts towards Read for Good, NLB’s charity drive that raises funds for less privileged communities. Those who checked in at the concert via CrowdTaskSG also earned bonus points for the ReadSG Challenge.

More ReadSG events are coming your way. Pick up a book, set aside 15 minutes, and let’s build a lifelong reading habit together!

Find out more: https://www.read.gov.sg/

07/09/2026

Some books stay with us long after we finish reading them. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Patron of ReadSG, shares how reading can broaden our minds, and deepen our understanding of our worlds.

ReadSG is Singapore's multi-year national reading campaign aimed at nurturing reading as a lifelong habit. Launched in September 2026 by NLB, ReadSG brings together partners across Singapore to make reading more accessible, enjoyable and meaningful for everyone.

www.read.gov.sg

https://youtu.be/REX35D0D6SQ

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07/09/2026

Meet Cherie Loh, a Librarian at NLB.

Just yesterday, her second puzzle in the Straits Times x NLB crossword series was published. Her clues covered your neighbourhood supermarket, a local Member of Parliament, and our MRT lines, bringing in little pieces of Singapore. And her clues even come with book recommendations, so working through her crossword can lead to finding your next read.

Cherie is one of the 40 faces behind the crossword collaboration between NLB and ST. Give her puzzles a go and see how many pieces of Singapore you recognise!

https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2026/05/st-nlb-crossword/index.html

06/09/2026

Today, we marked the start of Singapore's inaugural National Reading Month with the launch of ReadSG, a five-year national reading initiative encouraging Singaporeans to make reading part of their everyday lives, starting with just 15 minutes a day.

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Patron of ReadSG, and Ms Jane Ittogi were joined by Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo; Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam; as well as NLB's Chairman Lee Seow Hiang and Chief Executive Officer Melissa Tam to celebrate this occasion. People from across Singapore came together for a mass reading activity, taking 15 minutes to sit down, pick up a book and simply read.

The celebrations continued with storytelling and book-sharing sessions, a marketplace featuring local bookstores and artists, and a book-inspired dance performance to bring stories to life in different ways.

And today is just the beginning. It's time to build your reading muscle. Take 15 minutes to read each day and be part of ReadSG with us. Whether it's a few pages on your commute, during your lunch break or before bed, every little bit of reading counts.

Find out more and get started at read.gov.sg.

05/09/2026

Popular reads. No waitlist. One day to get it. 👀📚

Say hello to Get It Now, launching this as part of !

From 6 September, and every first Friday of the month, you’ll have the chance to instantly borrow a featured popular eBook, available for one day only, on a first come, first served basis.

Kicking things off is The Odyssey by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson.

Find it on the NLB Mobile app or Libby and make it your next read.

01/09/2026

National Reading Month starts today. Are you ready to build a habit for life?

From 6 September, we're launching the ReadSG Challenge. And all you need to do is read 15 minutes a day.

That's about the time between a few MRT stops, waiting for your bus, or enjoying your morning coffee. Those small moments add up to big stories.

What are you reading this month? Tell us in the comments! Bonus points if it's something you've been putting off for months.

31/08/2026

On the bus, between plans or before bed, there’s always a little time for one more page.

Find your next read at a library near you or through the NLB Mobile app.

30/08/2026

Queenstown Library will be undergoing a revamp from tomorrow onwards. Do check out this post for alternative services to continue your reading journey.

As Singapore’s oldest public library, its iconic façade will be preserved, while the rich heritage of the library and surrounding Queenstown community will be woven into the revamped library’s new design and offerings.

We look forward to welcoming you to the newly revamped Queenstown Library when it reopens in late 2028.

28/08/2026

Ready to discover a different kind of library? Seek out NLB's pop up libraries, full of unexpected tales and new worlds waiting to be explored. One is all about sci-fi, while another is full of comics and board games, with space to actually sit and play. And one even lets you rewrite the ending of a story yourself.

Swipe through to see where they are.

More pop-ups and nodes at nlb.gov.sg/main/visit-us/public-libraries-singapore/nodes

24/08/2026

Something new is coming to the National Library Singapore this December!🎉

NLB will be bringing the Four Great Classics - Journey to the West, Water Margin, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and Dream of the Red Chamber - to life through an immersive exhibition! Featuring rare cultural relics on loan from the National Library of China, some of which have never been exhibited outside of China, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to encounter these literary treasures up close.

But did you know these stories have connections right here in Singapore? Explore our National Library collections, including a 30-volume Baba Malay translation of Romance of the Three Kingdoms published in Singapore in the 1890s, a testament to how these classics have transcended languages and cultures to become part of our multicultural heritage.

We can't wait to welcome visitors from all communities to discover more about these stories that have shaped cultures across Asia for centuries!

Stay tuned for more details! 📚

24/08/2026

A new chapter begins.

National Reading Movement is now ReadSG.

In this digital era, it’s hard to remember when was the last time you really got to sit down and read a book. There are more distractions, more responsibilities than there were 10 years ago. And if you’ve been feeling it's been getting harder to read deeply, read critically, read well, you are not alone.

We want to inspire a love for reading and nurture a vibrant reading culture, while acknowledging that it is getting more and more difficult to find the time to get lost in a book. So while our name has changed, the spirit of the reading movement has not.

We want to build on the successes and momentum of the National Reading Movement. ReadSG will continue to bring together partners across Singapore to make reading more accessible, enjoyable and meaningful for everyone. Join us as we share book recommendations, reading inspiration, and opportunities to connect through stories.

ReadSG is but the next installment in the series. Here’s to a new page.

24/08/2026

Snoopy and friends have been taking the scenic route and a longer time to reach us than we initially thought!

The furniture collection at Jurong Library will be ready in the second half of September instead! We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

21/08/2026

All Things Singapore is finally here! 🎉

AT SG invites you to uncover the myths, legends and hidden stories woven into Singapore's past. Enjoy immersive art installations, interactive experiences, live performances and hands-on activities, all rooted in stories and records held in our libraries and archives. 📚✨

This weekend, at the National Library Building, catch Lovebug by ART-ZOO at the plaza, and race through The Legend of the Garfish phygital adventure hunt across the library. Over at the National Archives at 8pm tonight, catch the shadow play Sister's Island – Meena & Leena.

All events are free. See you tonight! 🌚

📅 21 Aug – 5 Sept 2026

📍 National Library Building & National Archives of Singapore

🔗 https://go.gov.sg/nlb-atsg2026

17/08/2026

NLB has officially signed Memorandums of Understanding with the National Library of Korea (NLK) and National Archives of Korea (NAK) on 14 Aug 2026.

NLB Chief Executive Officer Melissa Tam signed the MOUs with NLK Chief Executive Nam Young-Jun, and NAK President Lee Yong Chul, respectively. These MOUs serve to deepen our partnership between our institutions, promoting deeper collaboration and information sharing in the Libraries and Archives fields. NLB looks forward to working closely with our Korean partners in the years to come.

14/08/2026

Congratulations to our NLB Scholarship 2026 awardees, Hayley and Yu Dan! 🎉

The NLB Scholarship supports passionate individuals committed to promoting reading and shaping the future of Singapore's libraries and archives. From creating innovative learning experiences to preserving our history and heritage, our scholars help ensure that libraries and archives continue to inspire generations to come.

We look forward to working closely with them and to the contributions they will make to our community.