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List of libraries in Singapore. 1 language. ... (Replaced Bukit Merah Public Library, opened in 2019) library@orchard (Re-opened in 2014 at Orchard Gateway)
In some libraries, a special application may be needed to read certain books. [1] Libraries sometimes avoid purchasing controversial books, and the personal opinions of librarians have at times affected book selection. The following list of countries includes historical states that no longer exist.
Pages in category "Libraries in Singapore" The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The National Library Board (NLB) is a statutory board under the purview of the Ministry of Digital Development and Information of the government of Singapore. The board manages the public libraries throughout the country. [1] The national libraries of Singapore house books in all four official languages of Singapore: English, Chinese, Malay and ...
The National Library traces its history back to 1823 with the establishment of the first national public library as suggested by Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore. It was renamed the Hullett Memorial Library in 1923, co-located with Singapore's first school, Raffles Institution , at a site now occupied by the Raffles City ...
The library was originally called Jurong West Community Library. [1] It was officially opened on 28 March 1996 by Mr Ho Kah Leong, who was the then Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Environment and Member of Parliament for Jurong. The library was located at Jurong Point. It was relocated to The Frontier Community Place after being ...
The library had an area of 1,477 square-metres and a book collection of about 174,663 volumes and a journal collection of 9,837 volumes. [3] The library was the first in Singapore to install self-check machines for borrowing and returning of books. [3] It was prototyped with Borrower's Enquiry Machines with CashCard payment in June 1998.
Originally called Bukit Merah Branch Library, it serves the residents of Tanjong Pagar, Bukit Merah, Tiong Bahru and Telok Blangah.The library, which was situated at 3779 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 159462, was officially opened on 28 December 1982 by the then Minister-without-Portfolio and Member of Parliament for Bukit Merah Mr Lim Chee Onn.