Bishan Public Library

Address

5 Bishan Place
#01-01
Singapore 579841

Opening Hours

Mon - Sun: 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Closed at 5.00pm on eves of Christmas,
New Year and Chinese New Year
Closed on Public Holidays
24-hour Bookdrop
Reservation Locker: 24-hour

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Patrons who visit our facilities must observe the Ministry of Health’s advisories such as the check in and check out with Trace Together, compulsory wearing of mask, and safe distancing measures.
For your safety, we have implemented dwell time limits at our public libraries. Click here for information and to book your visit in advance.
Please check NLB's GoLibrary for updates on our programmes.

For wheelchair accessible routes to this library, please see:

Wheelchair Accessible Route (Bus)

Wheelchair Accessible Route (MRT)

For the Social Story of this library:

Social Story

Contact Info

Email: enquiry@nlb.gov.sg

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How to get there

Nearest MRT: Bishan
Bus Interchange: Bishan
Buses: 13, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 71, 88, 128, 156, 410W/G

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Description

Bishan Public Library was officially opened on 1 September 2006 by Mr Wong Kan Seng, then Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, and Member of Parliament representing the Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC.

Bishan Public Library aims to serve the general information and recreational needs of the community of families, students and general users through collections such as fiction, recreation, health, family and parenting and business-related topics within an approximate gross floor area of 4,000 square metres spread over five levels.

The library, strategically located near the Bishan MRT Station, serves the residents of Bishan, Marymount and Upper Thomson.

Storytelling Times:
Thursdays, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4 - 6 yrs)
Every 1^st Saturday, 11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4–6 yrs)
Every 2^nd Friday, 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm (4–6 yrs) (Mandarin)

For more info, click on library details

Internal View of Pod Alcoves

Level 3 Reading Area

Young People's Collection

Ms. Joyce Lim

Hi, welcome to Bishan Public Library! Situated in the heart of Bishan, the library is a place not to be missed! Our distinctive coloured pods are actually reading nooks you can snuggle in with a book. From Learning I.T for Seniors Club (L.I.T.S) and Play@Library to Storytelling, there are programmes for everyone. We also have a wide-ranging book collection spanning across five floors. So, don’t hesitate and come visit us today!