Public Libraries in Singapore

With libraries all over Singapore, some of which have specialised areas of interest, it should never be too hard to locate the information you're after. With Singapore's humid and rainy climate, the library can also be a lovely place to spend an afternoon. Here's our list of the city's best, including state-of-the-art facilities.

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/singapore/articles/the-best-libraries-in-singapore/

You may wish to join the local public library service here in Singapore. Click on the image below to find out more about the services they offer to families.

You can check their online catalogue here to check if they have the books you want to borrow. You can borrow and return books to any branch in Singapore. During the summer holidays they have a double up loan promotion, where you can borrow up to 16 books, e-books, magazines or other resources. For more information click here and they also have reading lists for different ages.

eReads

The National Library Board's catalogue of digital and audio books, newspapers and magazines is excellent. They have titles in various genres and in Singapore's four official languages. If you are new to ebooks, you can visit their Help page, this step by step guide to downloading eResources  or refer to the poster below:

The great thing about ebooks is that they can be borrowed remotely and are automatically returned.  This is particularly important when we are travelling. No worries about lost books, overdue books and renewals - and lighter luggage! As this article says, "Books matter; how kids read them doesn’t."

Here is also a leaflet we have put together about the NLB and its other services.