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  • (16 Apr 2025) Have you collected all 100 cards?

    Image of Book Bugs character Vetala, inspired by a cocoon.

    Have you collected all 100 cards?

    In this latest card release, we have some exciting updates for all Travellers!

    Look out for Guardians from all regions and the Story Council in Bugcadia, now available in all Book Bugs card dispensing machines. Don't miss out on the chance to collect all 100 released designs while stocks last!

    Psst... Be sure to check out our events page regularly for the latest programmes as we lead up to Bugcadia’s Annual National Tournament (A.N.T.).

     

    For upcoming Book Bugs events:

    go.gov.sg/nlb-bookbugsevents

  • (13 Feb 2025) New events are available in 2025!

    Image of PABLO Book Bug character

    New events are available in 2025!

    Check out our current list of programmes:

    Stories & Sketches
    Entomology Explorers
    Stamp Challenge Redemption

    Partner Special: Amazing Art-terfly at National Gallery Singapore

    Come back to our events page and keep an eye out for more programmes coming your way as we gear up to Bugcadia’s Annual National Tournament.

     

    For upcoming Book Bugs events:

    go.gov.sg/nlb-bookbugsevents

  • (14 Dec 2024) Thank you for coming to our Community Days and Redemption Days!

    Ponpon Book Bug

     

    We had a wonderful time with all our fellow Travellers.

    Look forward to more Book Bugs events and activities coming your way in 2025!

     

    For upcoming Book Bugs events:

    go.gov.sg/nlb-bookbugsevents

  • (18 Nov 2024) New cards released!

    Buwan Book Bug

    New cards have been released today! Collect them now.

    Which new Bugs have arrived in Bugcadia to prepare for the A.N.T.?

    (Reminder: Our final release will be in March 2025!)

  • (16 Nov 2024) Stamp Redemption Queue at Jurong Regional Library ends at 3pm!

    Book Bugs character, B.B.Tea. A journalist bumblebee holding his mic out.

    Thank you for your overwhelming support! 

    Stamp Challenge redemption queue will end at 3pm*.

    You may still come to our upcoming Community Days or Redemption Days to redeem your tokens!

     

    Next Community Day: 

    • 23 Nov 2024 (Sat), 1pm  5pm: Punggol Regional Library

    Present your completed Travel Guide at our Stamp Challenge Redemption Booth to redeem tokens*, limited to 1 redemption per booklet, per person. 

    Redemption Days

    If you are unable to make it to a Community Day, you can head down to one of our Redemption Days instead to redeem tokens* for your completed stamp challenges. 

    • 7 Dec 2024 (Sat), 1pm– 5pm:  Tampines Regional Library
    • 14 Dec 2024 (Sat), 1pm– 5pm:  Woodlands Regional Library

     

    See you there! 

    Find all Book Bugs events: 

    go.gov.sg/nlb-bookbugsevents

    *while stocks last. 

     

     

  • (8 Oct 2024) Community Days are coming!

    Image of Hosty Book Bug character

    Exciting news for Travellers! 

    Community Days are coming to Bugcadia on the following dates: 

    • 16 Nov 2024 (Sat), 1pm  5pm: Jurong Regional Library
    • 23 Nov 2024 (Sat), 1pm  5pm: Punggol Regional Library

    Join us for activity booths, friendlies, card trading, and redemptions*. 

    Try out the new Storytelling Mode gameplay and earn a special token*!

    Want to know how to play? Check out our guide here

    Did you collect all the stamps in your Travel Guide? 

    Present your completed Travel Guide at our Stamp Challenge Redemption Booth to redeem tokens*, limited to 1 redemption per booklet, per person. 

    Redemption Days

    If you are unable to make it to a Community Day, you can head down to one of our Redemption Days instead to redeem tokens* for your completed stamp challenges. 

    See you there! 

    Find all Book Bugs events: 

    go.gov.sg/nlb-bookbugsevents

    *while stocks last. 

     

     

  • (1 Oct 2024) Launch of Community Gallery and new gameplay!

    Elidi Book Bug Character

     

    New launches coming your way!

     

    Community Gallery
    Leave a note or your personal drawing on our Community Gallery to engage in discussions and activities with the Book Bugs community. Look forward to a refreshed gallery theme each month!

    Terms and conditions apply.

    Storytelling Mode
    This new friendly gameplay requires you to twist tales by inserting Book Bugs into stories! Check out how to play this new mode that will be featured in our upcoming Community Days (psst, this event is coming soon, keep your eyes peeled!).

     

  • (30 Aug 2024) Redeem Book Bugs cards and stamps now!

    Image of Neem, the explorer Book Bug

    Welcome to Bugcadia!

    You can now start collecting Book Bugs cards and stamps.*

    Pick up a Bugcadia Travel Guide at any participating public library to begin your journey!

     

    Can’t wait to see all 100 Book Bugs?

    Check out our Bugdex for the full list of Bugs that will be available in our 3 releases (Aug 2024, Nov 2024 and Mar 2025).

    Note that our Guardian Bug cards are currently region-locked and are only available at public libraries within their region.

     

    Happy travels!

     

    *Participating public libraries exclude Bukit Batok Public Library, library@chinatown, library@orchard, and Marine Parade Public Library.

  • (5 Jul 2024) Book Bugs is back!

    From 30 Aug 2024 to 30 Jun 2025, you will be able to collect Book Bugs cards and unique stamps at participating public libraries.

    Point collection begins on 26 Aug 2024.

    Book Bugs character, Clotho. A golden millipede, curled up with her eyes gently closed on a woven mat.

    In the meantime, take part in our exciting line-up of programmes this Aug!

    Get a chance to see the adorable NDP mascot, August, in-person.

    Redeem an exclusive scratch map of Bugcadia, and even an August Book Bugs card in advance!

    Limited redemptions. Tokens only available while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.

     

    Head over to our Book Bugs Eventbrite for details:
    https://go.gov.sg/nlb-bookbugsevents