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National Library Online
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BiblioAsia
Quarterly publication featuring articles on history, culture and heritage of Singapore within the larger Asian context.

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Singapore Books for Children and Teens
The best of Singapore books suitable for children and teens. Uncover narratives about Singapore both imagined and real!

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Eye on Asia
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Learn info-literacy skills to assess reliability of information using Source Understand Research and Evaluate framework.

National Reading Movement
The National Reading Movement aims to nurture a vibrant reading culture in Singapore amongst adults and seniors.

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Resources for children, teens, families and educators in reading and learning.

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A round-up of book lists and book reviews, programmes at the libraries and a bookish lifestyle.

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National Archives of Singapore
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National Library Singapore
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Former Ford Factory
Restored by the National Archives of Singapore, it currently houses a permanent World War II exhibition on the war and its legacies.

Archives Online
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About National Library Singapore
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An overview about Singapore’s National Library Board (NLB).

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National Library Board Annual Report 2024 - Discovering Singapore Stories Together

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Postcard Impressions of Early 20th Century Singapore

This evocative collection of more than 150 picture postcards offers insight into Japanese society in Singapore in the late 19th and early 20th centuries from the Lim Shao Bin Collection in the National Library, Singapore.

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Youtube Playlist: A Librarian's World

Ever wondered what librarians do? Find out what makes our librarians tick as they share highlights of their work from the collections at the Library.

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Volume 4 Issue 3: Hawker Culture

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RTBS Vol 4 Issue 3: How Essential is Change for our Hawker Culture?

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Read the PDF of our resource guide on Hawker Culture (last updated March 2025) here.

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