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 use of SafeEntry for check in and check out, compulsory wearing of mask, temperature taking, 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.
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
Click here to view Basement
Click here to view 1st floor
Click here to view 2nd floor
Click here to view 3rd floor
Click here to view 4th floor
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 1st Saturday, 11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4–6 yrs)
Every 2nd 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. Joanna Zhang
A building not to be missed, Bishan Public Library’s glass nodes pop out in friendly greeting as you approach. Have your pick from our collections, which spans over five storeys, and enjoy the vibrancy of our learning spaces. New to the library? Don’t fret – approach our friendly staff for a chat.