Multimedia Stations

Multimedia services are available at all public libraries, except library@chinatown and library@orchard. Each multimedia station offers free access to NLB eResources for 30 minutes and paid access to the Internet for up to 2 hours. Printing from Multimedia stations is charged separately.

For 30 minutes per session, patrons have free access to NLB eResources such as eDatabases, eBooks and eMagazines. Additionally, Singaporeans and PRs aged 50 and above can enjoy 1 hour of free Internet access by logging in with their myLibrary ID.


To access the Internet, patrons can purchase Usage Time Blocks at these rates:

Usage Time Block & Cost

  • 15 minutes — $0.45
  • 30 minutes — $0.90
  • 60 minutes — $1.80
  • 90 minutes (1.5 hours) — $2.70
  • 120 Minutes (2 hours) — $3.60

Usage Time Blocks expire on the day of purchase and unused time will not be refunded. Patrons are advised to purchase Usage Time Blocks according to their needs. Find out more information on payment modes here.

Printing from Multimedia stations is charged separately from Usage Time Blocks, and patrons have to make payment for their print jobs before they can collect their printouts. The printer is located near the multimedia stations.

Printing services (non-colour, one-sided) are offered at these rates:

  • A4 size paper: $0.21 per page
  • A4 articles from NewspaperSG portal: $0.21 per page