Grab-n-Go Libraries
Grab-n-Go Libraries are fully self-service pop-up libraries offering patrons a curated thematic physical and digital collection for loan. NLB opened its first Manga Library at City Square Mall in 2023, which closed in August 2023. Following its success, the Comics Library at Anchorpoint was opened in September 2023, incorporating the manga collection from the previous library and expanding it to include a wider range of graphic novels and comics in English and Mother Tongue languages.
The Grab-n-Go service is part of NLB’s ongoing efforts to leverage technology to enhance the experience for its patrons under its LAB25 (Libraries and Archives Blueprint 2025).
The Fantasy & Sci-Fi Library is a themed pop-up library supported by the Tampines Changkat Community Club. Located at #03-01 of the Tampines Changkat Community Club, this pop-up library is National Library Board’s (NLB) first dedicated library for the fantasy and science fiction genre, offering a gateway to imaginative worlds and futuristic visions for all to explore. Boasting a curated collection of over 5,000 books in both English and Mother Tongue Languages, the library caters to adults and children alike. To supplement the collection, there is also a curated selection of fantasy and sci-fi eBooks available for loan.
To access the library, visitors may scan their library-compliant ID card or NLB eCard. Visitors who do not have a library-compliant ID card may go to https://go.gov.sg/gngsci-emailmobilelogin to generate a QR code day pass to enter. They will need to provide their Singapore registered mobile number or email. The collection can be borrowed using the NLB Mobile app.
Dates Running: 23 Feb 2025 onwards
Operating hours:
Mon – Sun, 10am – 10pm
(Except for public holidays and off in-lieu public holidays.)
Location: 13, Tampines Street 11, Tampines Changkat Community Club, #03-01, Singapore 529453
How to get there:
Buses: 8, 17, 18, 28, 292 along Tampines Ave 2 near Blk 101
Nearest MRT: Tampines MRT
Bus Interchange: Tampines Interchange
Check out some eReads:
The Fantasy & Sci-Fi Library is a themed pop-up library supported by the Tampines Changkat Community Club. Located at #03-01 of the Tampines Changkat Community Club, this pop-up library is National Library Board’s (NLB) first dedicated library for the fantasy and science fiction genre, offering a gateway to imaginative worlds and futuristic visions for all to explore. Boasting a curated collection of over 5,000 books in both English and Mother Tongue Languages, the library caters to adults and children alike. To supplement the collection, there is also a curated selection of fantasy and sci-fi eBooks available for loan.
To access the library, visitors may scan their library-compliant ID card or NLB eCard. Visitors who do not have a library-compliant ID card may go to https://go.gov.sg/gngsci-emailmobilelogin to generate a QR code day pass to enter. They will need to provide their Singapore registered mobile number or email. The collection can be borrowed using the NLB Mobile app.
Dates Running: 23 Feb 2025 onwards
Operating hours:
Mon – Sun, 10am – 10pm
(Except for public holidays and off in-lieu public holidays.)
Location: 13, Tampines Street 11, Tampines Changkat Community Club, #03-01, Singapore 529453
How to get there:
Buses: 8, 17, 18, 28, 292 along Tampines Ave 2 near Blk 101
Nearest MRT: Tampines MRT
Bus Interchange: Tampines Interchange
Check out some eReads:
The Central Arts Library at UAS is a pop-up library located at the National Design Centre, in partnership with the University of the Arts Singapore (UAS). This pop-up library offers a curated design and applied arts-focused collection consisting of four clusters: People, Product, Space and Visual.
To enter the library, visitors may scan their library-compliant ID card, NLB eCard or request for a QR code day pass with a Singapore-registered mobile number or email via this link. Visitors may browse and borrow the collection via the NLB Mobile app. There is also an eReads featuring a curated list of design e-titles to complement the collection. All are welcome!
Dates Running: 12 Dec 2024 onwards
Operating hours:
Mon – Sun, 10am – 9pm*
Eve of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year: 10am – 5pm
Closed on Public Holidays (except substituted Public Holidays)
*Opening hours is subjected to the closing of building by UAS for events.
Location: University of the Arts Singapore, 111 Middle Road, Level 2 Gallery, National Design Centre Singapore 188969
How to get there:
Nearest MRT: Bugis, City Hall, and Bras Basah MRT Station
Buses: 145, 197, 32, 51, 63, 7, 80, 2, 7, 12, 33, 130, 133, 960, 56, C3, SMRT 980, SMRT 520, SMRT 851, NR7 & NR8
The Central Arts Library at UAS is a pop-up library located at the National Design Centre, in partnership with the University of the Arts Singapore (UAS). This pop-up library offers a curated design and applied arts-focused collection consisting of four clusters: People, Product, Space and Visual.
To enter the library, visitors may scan their library-compliant ID card, NLB eCard or request for a QR code day pass with a Singapore-registered mobile number or email via this link. Visitors may browse and borrow the collection via the NLB Mobile app. There is also an eReads featuring a curated list of design e-titles to complement the collection. All are welcome!
Dates Running: 12 Dec 2024 onwards
Operating hours:
Mon – Sun, 10am – 9pm*
Eve of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year: 10am – 5pm
Closed on Public Holidays (except substituted Public Holidays)
*Opening hours is subjected to the closing of building by UAS for events.
Location: University of the Arts Singapore, 111 Middle Road, Level 2 Gallery, National Design Centre Singapore 188969
How to get there:
Nearest MRT: Bugis, City Hall, and Bras Basah MRT Station
Buses: 145, 197, 32, 51, 63, 7, 80, 2, 7, 12, 33, 130, 133, 960, 56, C3, SMRT 980, SMRT 520, SMRT 851, NR7 & NR8
Comics Library at West Coast Community Centre (CC)
The Comics Library is an interim pop-up library located at West Coast Community Centre. Visitors can visit this library to browse and borrow a curated collection of comics via the NLB Mobile app. The Comics Library offers a diverse collection of comics, graphic novels, and manga in the three mother tongue languages and English, and a dedicated children's collection.
Visitors can also discover StoryGen, where patrons can put their own spin on classic stories using generative AI. StoryGen allows patrons to create personalised stories by customising narratives with a diverse range of inputs such as location, main characters and ending.
Please note that patrons will need to register their Passion Card (CAN)/EZ-Link via this link to enter the space. Registration will be approved by West Coast Community Centre staff within 3 working days and pre-registration is highly encouraged. Registration is free of charge. Can't wait 3 working days? Please approach West Coast Community Centre's front desk staff for immediate entry.
Operating hours: 10am to 10pm daily, excluding public holidays
Location: 2 CLEMENTI WEST STREET 2, #01-02B, WEST COAST CC, Singapore 129605
How to get there:
By MRT
Nearest MRT station, Clementi MRT Station (EW23)
By Bus
175, 201, 282
Comics Library at West Coast Community Centre (CC)
The Comics Library is an interim pop-up library located at West Coast Community Centre. Visitors can visit this library to browse and borrow a curated collection of comics via the NLB Mobile app. The Comics Library offers a diverse collection of comics, graphic novels, and manga in the three mother tongue languages and English, and a dedicated children's collection.
Visitors can also discover StoryGen, where patrons can put their own spin on classic stories using generative AI. StoryGen allows patrons to create personalised stories by customising narratives with a diverse range of inputs such as location, main characters and ending.
Please note that patrons will need to register their Passion Card (CAN)/EZ-Link via this link to enter the space. Registration will be approved by West Coast Community Centre staff within 3 working days and pre-registration is highly encouraged. Registration is free of charge. Can't wait 3 working days? Please approach West Coast Community Centre's front desk staff for immediate entry.
Operating hours: 10am to 10pm daily, excluding public holidays
Location: 2 CLEMENTI WEST STREET 2, #01-02B, WEST COAST CC, Singapore 129605
How to get there:
By MRT
Nearest MRT station, Clementi MRT Station (EW23)
By Bus
175, 201, 282