NLB Singapore

17/06/2026

In the months leading up to Singapore’s separation from Malaysia, consensus was anything but immediate. Relive the exchanges and convictions leading up to Singapore’s independence – through previously unseen notes and documents. Only at The Records Room in The Albatross File exhibition.

Open daily (except Public Holidays), 10am to 9pm, at National Library Building, Level 10.

We thank the National Archives of Singapore for preserving records, personal memos and letters that reveal the complex journey to Singapore’s independence.

16/06/2026

We were honoured to welcome New Zealand's Minister of Internal Affairs and Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety, Hon. Brooke van Velden, to NLB on 12 Jun 2026!

Our Chief Executive, Ms Melissa Tam, hosted a fruitful exchange of ideas with the Minister on the complementary roles of the National Library and National Archives.

12/06/2026

Spotted something new at the National Library Building? 👀 Welcome to the Good Help Mart, our newest pop-up where shelves are stocked with playful, practical ways to use AI in everyday life!

Get hands-on with real AI tools, pick up a trick or two, and discover how they can make everyday decisions a little easier - from sharpening your prompting skills, translating on the go, to spotting fake news and navigating AI tools safely and confidently. When you’re done, stay tuned for your own AI-partment - a cosy decorating online game where mini AI challenges help you unlock exclusive furniture to personalise your virtual space.

These are part of NLB's Can AI Help You? campaign, exploring how AI can make a difference in simple, everyday ways.

The Good Help Mart will be at the lobby of the National Library Building until 30 August 2026. Admission is free.

📍Location: L1, Lobby of the National Library Building

📆Opening hours: 10am to 7pm, from now to 31 Aug 2026

🔎Find out more here: go.gov.sg/canaihelpyou

11/06/2026

Have you found a holiday read yet this June?📚

We can't promise you a storytelling session by PM 🙂, but we can promise that you will discover great new stories at our libraries and onboard our Mobile Library MOLLY! You can also check out the schedule for MOLLY at https://nlb.libcal.com/calendar?t=g&q=Molly&cid=11498&cal=11498&inc=0

09/06/2026

Feel the emotions and tensions faced by key players during Singapore’s journey to independence at The Albatross File Exhibition.

Open daily (except Public Holidays), 10am to 9pm at the National Library Building, Level 10.

09/06/2026

Good grief, have you heard the news? 🐾 Snoopy and the Peanuts gang are taking over Punggol Library and Jurong Library!

In partnership with Office Planner, both libraries are getting a fun makeover featuring the Snoopy & Friends™ Team Furniture Collection. We've also curated a special selection of Snoopy titles from our physical and digital collections, so there's Peanuts goodness for readers of all ages.

Whether you grew up with Charlie Brown or are introducing the gang to a new generation, this is the perfect excuse to make a library trip out of it. Drop by and say hello to Snoopy!

📍 Punggol Library (Level 3) from 26 May
📍 Jurong Library (Level 1) from 15 July
🕙 Daily, 10am–9pm (closed on Public Holidays)

04/06/2026

Ready for sun, sand, and good reads? ☀️🏖️📖

This June holidays, head down to Sentosa to check out Stories by the Beach, a new Sit-n-Read Node at Palawan Beach!

Spot the book buggy stocked with pre-loved books for adults and children to read and discover. Making its first stop at Palawan Beach in June, the buggy will continue to rove across Sentosa. Stay tuned to Sentosa’s website for updates on where it pops up next.

Simply pick up a book, read and unwind to the lull of the waves. 🌊

Discover more pre-loved books at Sit-n-Read Nodes island-wide. Find a Node near you at https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/visit-us/public-libraries-singapore/nodes.

📍 Palawan Beach, Sentosa
📅 Daily, 24/7

03/06/2026

We're making it easier to book seats at NLB via our Seat Booking System, with a shift to 1-hour booking intervals and an improved interface!

You may have lost the ticketing war but there's always a place for you at NLB 🎟️

02/06/2026

History is more than a handful of pivotal moments —it’s the thinking behind the scenes that shaped the story. Unpack the intricacies of Singapore’s independence story –through handwritten notes, personal reflections and memos from our Founding Leaders. Only at The Albatross File exhibition.

Open daily (except Public Holidays), 10am to 9pm, at National Library Building, Level 10.

We thank the National Archives of Singapore for preserving records, personal memos and letters that reveal the complex journey to Singapore’s independence.

28/05/2026

The 17th Asian Festival of Children's Content has officially ended! 🎉

Hosted by NLB for the 13th year running, AFCC 2026 opened last Thursday 21 May with a celebration of stories, creativity and community. This year's theme “The Worlds We Make” reminds us that children's literature is both a mirror and a map, reflecting our diverse realities while guiding young readers to find their footing in a fast-changing world.

The festival featured over 100 programmes and speakers, including an inaugural Reading Forum on building meaningful reading experiences for children, and we are also proud to have three of our own NLB librarians — Nicola, Lisa and Shahril, share their expertise with participants.

Congratulations to all the winners, your stories will continue to spark curiosity and nurture empathy in young readers for years to come! 📚

27/05/2026

At The Albatross File exhibition, history isn’t just something you read. Have conversations with a GenAI-powered research assistant and explore Singapore’s journey to independence through immersive projections and interactive walls.

Open daily (except Public Holidays), 10am to 9pm at the National Library Building, Level 10.

21/05/2026

We're pleased to announce that NLB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Temasek Polytechnic!

Together, we'll be co-creating interactive learning experiences that bring NLB's S.U.R.E. principles and information literacy into TP's Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics curriculum. Over the next few years, this collaboration will reach all TP Business students, equipping them with the skills to think critically, evaluate information and navigate Gen AI responsibly in business contexts.

Here's to building a generation of informed, future-ready graduates!💡

Temasek Polytechnic School of Business

19/05/2026

Step into the archives and explore the many sides of the story – through personal notes, handwritten letters and memos from our founding leaders. Only at The Albatross File exhibition.

Open daily (except Public Holidays), 10am to 9pm, at National Library Building, Level 10.

We thank the National Archives of Singapore for preserving records, personal memos and letters that reveal the complex journey to Singapore’s independence.

18/05/2026

More pre-loved books, more places to read 📚✨

NLB’s Sit-n-Read Nodes are expanding with new locations at centurysquaresg, city_sprouts, and waterway_point, joining the existing network of Sit-n-Read Nodes island-wide.

Bring your family and friends to check out over 6,000 pre-loved books now available across 10 Sit-n-Read Nodes for all ages.

New reading spots to explore 👉📍Century Square, City Sprouts @ Bedok, and The Cove at Waterway Point.

Revisit a familiar favourite near you 👉📍AMK Hub, Margaret Market, SAFRA Punggol, SAFRA Yishun, The Caffeine Experience at The URA Centre, The Centrepoint, and The Star Vista.

Find a Node near you at https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/visit-us/public-libraries-singapore/nodes

15/05/2026

NLB was grateful to receive a gift of 10 books from the High Commission of Pakistan on 11 May 2026. High Commissioner Rabia Shafiq visited the Central Library to present the books to Michelle Lau, Deputy Director of NLB’s Partnership Division. The books, which cover the culture and history of Pakistan, will soon be made available in our collection at the Central Library.

14/05/2026

Discover new worlds and universes at NLB’s new Sci-Fi Pop-up Library at Parkway Parade! 🌌Look forward to close to 4,000 sci-fi books, graphic novels and comics, including works by Singapore sci-fi authors, in a futuristic pop-up library experience like no other. 📚✨

🖼️ Don’t miss the first-ever sci-fi exhibition in an NLB pop-up library showcasing original paintings from sci-fi book covers, along with iconic artworks and figures spanning across space opera, dystopian futures, and cyberpunk universes from the The Imaginariad’s collection.

What are you waiting for? Join us and blast off on your next reading adventure now! 🚀

📍Parkway Parade, Level 4
🗓 Till 11 April 2027
⏰10am – 10pm daily

12/05/2026

No matter your age, there's always something for you at the library 😌

08/05/2026

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!

06/05/2026

NLB was glad to receive a gift of 21 books from the Embassy of Denmark on 5 May 2026. Ambassador Jakob Brix Tange presented the books to Michelle Lau, Deputy Director of NLB's Partnership Division. The books will be made available soon in our collections at the Central Library and Punggol Library.

05/05/2026

From declassified documents to exclusive recordings, meet the voices behind Singapore’s independence — only at The Albatross File
exhibition.

Open daily (except Public Holidays), 10am to 9pm at the National Library Building, Level 10.

01/05/2026

The Singapore Book Awards took centrestage at the Pod, National Library Building on 28 Apr - and what a night it was!

The best of Singapore’s publishing industry was honoured.

A huge congratulations to Straits Times Press, winner of the prestigious Book of the Year award for The Albatross File: Inside Separation - a gripping account of one of Singapore’s pivotal moments.

The award was presented by NLB’s CEO, Ms Melissa Tam to ST Press’ Ms Sumiko Tan.

If you have not read it yet, The Albatross File is also the inspiration behind The Albatross File Exhibition - another reason to visit us soon!

Check out the amazing works of our Singapore literary talents at our libraries and via the NLB Mobile app!

30/04/2026

We are happy to partner Amazon Web Services and vivitasingapore to launch the Amazon Think Big Program at Punggol Library!

Students aged 9 to 16 years old can pick up STEM fundamentals in coding, robotics, AI, and cloud computing at hands-on Think Big workshops.

In these workshops, students can explore, tinker and create using digital and physical tools to build digital confidence, experiment with new technologies and bring their ideas to life.

The workshops are currently available at the MakeIT makerspace at Punggol Library, before moving to MakeIT at Jurong Library.

Learn more and sign up at https://go.gov.sg/thinkbigprogram today!

📸: AWS

28/04/2026

On 21 April 2026, NLB received copies of "Timpa: A Science Adventure" from the Embassy of Italy in Singapore. Cultural attaché Ilaria Petrolati presented the books to Michelle Lau, Deputy Director, Partnership Division. Thank you to the Embassy of Italy for this addition to our collection!

27/04/2026

Go behind the scenes of Singapore’s Separation with newly-declassified documents and records. Only at The Albatross File exhibition.

Open daily (except Public Holidays), 10am to 9pm, at National Library Building, Level 10.

23/04/2026

Ever wondered what happens to your books after it goes into our book drops? On World Book Day, go behind the scenes and discover the systems that enable you to return books at any library and help you find exactly what you're looking for no matter where you are!

Watch the full episode here:

When you return a library book, its journey is just beginning. Go behind the scenes of Singapore’s libraries to discover the high-tech system, from RFID tagging to automated sorting and shelf reading robots, that keeps millions of books moving islandwide each year.