Sembawang Public Library

Address

30 Sembawang Drive
#05-01 Sun Plaza
Singapore 757713

Opening Hours

Mon - Sun: 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Closed at 5.00pm on eves of Christmas,
New Year and Chinese New Year
Closed on Public Holidays
Bookdrop hours: 10.00am - 10.00pm

IMPORTANT NOTICE

All public libraries will reopen on 1 July 2020 with shorter opening hours from 11.00 am to 7.00 pm. We will be implementing timed entry and limiting each patron’s visit to our public libraries to 30 minutes.
Book your 30-minute slot one day in advance before visiting the library: go.gov.sg/library-visit-booking
Bookdrop and Reservation Lockers are accessible from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm. Bookings are not required for Book Drop and Reservation Pick-up.
Check real time crowd capacity before you visit our premises: go.gov.sg/library-visit-crowd.
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.

Contact Info

Email: enquiry@nlb.gov.sg

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How to get there

Nearest MRT: Sembawang
Bus Interchange: Sembawang
Buses: 117, 167, 565, 734, 858, 859, 882, 883, 962, 980, 981

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Description

Sembawang Public Library was officially opened on 11 August 2000 by Mr. K Shanmugam, then Member of Parliament for Sembawang GRC. The library relocated to Level 5, Sun Plaza Shopping Centre, and was reopened on 5 November 2014 by Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Health & Ministry of Transport.

The library is situated within Sun Plaza Shopping Centre and occupies the entire fifth storey with a floor area of 1,607 square metres. It serves residents in the North West areas of Lim Chu Kang, Mandai, Sembawang, Simpang, Sungei Kadut, Woodlands and Yishun, and has a wide-ranging collection size of 150,000 for users of all age groups.

Storytelling Times:
Wednesday, 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Every 2^nd & 4^th Saturday, 11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4 - 8 yrs)

For more info, click on library details

Children's Section

Container-inspired Seating

Magazine Area

Ms. Lau Lai Meng

Welcome to Sembawang Public Library! I’m Lai Meng, manager of the library. We’re a modern nautical and maritime-themed library for everyone! The library located in Sun Plaza features an image of the Sembawang jetty and other archival images of old Sembawang. Our children’s area incorporates container-shaped spaces inspired by the shipyard legacy of Sembawang, providing a fun area for children to read and learn!