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📚 Ever wondered what books our Singapore Presidents read? Visit the first ever Presidential Pop-up Library – officially opened today by President Tharman, former Presidents Madam Halimah and Dr Tony Tan! 🎉 💡Discover a special selection of more than 20 books personally recommended by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Madam Halimah Yacob, and Dr Tony Tan, along with other titles related to past and present Presidents. This is the final highlight of READ30, and in celebration of NLB’s 30th anniversary, learn more about the lives and journeys of each President through interactive displays, oral history recordings and more at this grand and immersive showcase. ✨ 📖 Come check out the Presidential Pop-up Library from now till 2 Sept 2025 and rediscover the joy of reading through the lens of our nation’s history. 📍Plaza Singapura Outdoor Plaza 📅12 July to 2 Sept 2025 📷: MDDI

Our congratulations to The Straits Times on their 180th anniversary! Did you know NLB is the only known institution in Singapore to hold a physical copy of the first ever issue of the Straits Times? Published in 1845, you can spot a video of this rare newspaper from our collections at the ST180 exhibition. Our Rare Materials collection is full of treasures that help tell our Singapore Stories and the first ever issue of the Straits Times is one such treasure. Make sure to visit the National Library or check out NL Online to explore our collection!

NLB is honoured to receive the Service Delivery Excellence Award at the Public Sector Transformation Awards 2025 for our ‘Championing Accessibility at NLB’ initiative. By working together with persons with disabilities, we are creating programmes and spaces that work better for everyone. Through our programmes, services, and spaces, we aim to transform our libraries into shared learning places that are accessible, welcoming, and empowering for all. NLB is committed to learning, improving, and working harder to make our services even better for everyone. Thank you for being part of our journey towards a more inclusive Singapore.

At NLB, storytime for the little ones goes beyond just reading words on a page. Explore interactive storytelling at our libraries, where kids can enjoy digital magic and hands-on fun, while fostering their imaginative minds. Psst, these activities are all available at Punggol Regional Library but make sure to check out more events at your nearest library! #I❤️NLB

Ready to reimagine #HowDoYouRead? Join us to rediscover the joy of reading with READ30, in celebration of NLB’s 30th anniversary! 📚 🎉 Minister for Ministry of Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo kicked off the festivities today at Worlds Within, READ30’s immersive and multi-sensory marquee experience. Journey through Worlds Within to experience a literary adventure like no other where books come to life through all five senses - sight, sound, touch, smell and even taste. Each weekend till 27 July, take a stroll through the Weekend Market to browse curated reads from homegrown bookstore partner Closetful of Books and other crafts and activities just for book lovers. Be sure to also check out the eight uniquely themed pop-up Nodes from National Library Building to Orchard Road. Be inspired by favourite reads from 30 iconic Singaporean personalities including Myle Yan Tay, Shabir Sulthan, Violet Oon, Haryani Othman, and Gemma Rose Foo. While there, snap a photo in your favourite, quirky reading position and join the #HowDoYouRead challenge. And the fun of reading continues! Watch this space for more details on the much-anticipated Presidential Pop-up Library, opening soon on 12 July. For a full list of activities and more information, visit the link in our bio. 📍Worlds Within, National Library Building Plaza, 100 Victoria St, Singapore 188064 📅 5 to 27 July 2025 📍READ30 Pop-up Nodes, various locations from National Library Building to Orchard Road 📅 5 to 20 July 2025 📍Presidential Pop-up Library – stay tuned to find out! 📅 12 July to 2 Sept 2025 #ByNLB #NLB30 #HowDoYouRead

📆 Mark your calendars… because READ30 is TOMORROW! 📚 🎉In celebration of our 30th anniversary, NLB’s beloved Read! Fest is back this year, bigger and bolder than ever! ✨ Reimagine reading as we turn everyday spaces of the city into a vibrant reading trail with eight pop-up library Nodes across the city at Shaw House, ION Orchard, The Paper Bunny at Ngee Ann City, Outside Mandarin Gallery, TRIFECTA, The Cathay, School of the Arts, Singapore (SOTA), and Bynd Artisan at Raffles City. Each one has its own unique theme and features, handpicked book recs from iconic local personalities, such as Myle Yan Tay, Shabir Sulthan, Violet Oon, Hariyani Othman, and Gemma Rose Foo, as well as IG-worthy photo ops! 📸 Swipe through for a sneak peek of five of our Nodes! The rest? Well, you’ll have to come see for yourself😉 🌌 Experience stories come to life at Worlds Within, an immersive, multi-sensory marquee experience. Each pod engages all your five senses to bring you through an interactive reading journey. On the weekends, drop by the Weekend Market at Worlds Within to browse and shop curated reads from our homegrown bookstore partner Closet Full of Books📚 📲This year’s festivities also extend online! Join the #HowDoYouRead challenge and stand a chance to win* a Kobo reader by showing off your favourite, quirky reading pose! 🧘♀️📖 👑 And look forward to the first-ever Presidential Pop-up Library featuring recommended reads from Singapore’s Presidents, launching next weekend! 👀 For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/giHcfGqN 🔗 📍 READ30 Pop-up Nodes, various locations from National Library Building to Orchard Road. 📅 5 to 20 July 2025 📍 Worlds Within, National Library Building Plaza, 100 Victoria St, Singapore 188064. 📅 5 to 27 July 2025 📍Presidential Pop-up Library – stay tuned to find out! 📅 12 July to 2 Sept 2025 #ByNLB #NLB30 #HowDoYouRead

Ang Mo Kio Public Library will be relocating to AMK Hub in 2026, enhancing accessibility for patrons and commuters through the mall's convenient connection to the town's MRT station and bus interchange. Along with greater connectivity, patrons can look forward to enjoying a refreshed library experience at the new space. The new Ang Mo Kio Public Library will boast tall wall bookshelves amid design features inspired by iconic landmarks of Ang Mo Kio. Patrons can also look forward to new immersive and interactive experiences to engage with at the library. The relocated library is targeted to open in 2026, and more details will be announced when ready. In the meantime, patrons can continue enjoying the learning resources, services and facilities at the current site, which will continue to operate as usual until the relocation.

Calling for Volunteers! Join us in bringing an SG60 celebration to life through an immersive experience that will transform Orchard Library and Orchard Gateway into a showcase of Singapore's journey. 🗓️ 26 August – 31 December 2025 ⏰ Volunteers Required Daily; 3 shifts (4 hrs each): 9am – 1pm 1pm – 5pm 5pm – 9pm Don't miss this unique opportunity to be a part of Singapore's celebrations! Sign up now! go.gov.sg/sg60volunteer

Scammers are getting smarter, but so can we. At NLB, we’ll never call or message you to demand payment for library fines or ask for your personal banking details. If you receive such requests, it’s likely a scam! Stay vigilant against scams by practising the S.U.R.E steps and always verify the source before taking action. For more information on how to protect yourself against scams, visit https://lnkd.in/gbMqf6Zv

NLB has officially renewed our Memorandum of Understanding with the National Library of Indonesia (NLI) on 18 June 2025. With a signing ceremony between NLB CE Ng Cher Pong, and Director of NLI Professor E. Aminudin Aziz, the MOU covers areas such as knowledge sharing. NLB looks forward to working closely with NLI in the future.