Bishan Public Library
Bishan Public Library is well known for its architecture which captures the look and feel of a tree house with distinctive coloured pods.
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.
Bookdrop : 24 hours
Reservation Lockers : 24 hours
Crowd Level
Closed
Bishan Public Library Gallery
Internal View of Pod Alcoves
Magazine Section
Reading Zone
Teens
Facts about Bishan Public Library
Our History
Bishan Public Library was officially opened on I 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. The library serves residents of Bishan, Marymount, and Upper Thomson.The Library occupies five floors and has a total surface area of 4,000 square metres.
Interesting Facts
- In 2007, we were awarded the President's Design Award and Design of The Year Award - Singapore's highest design honour - for the avant-garde architecture of our building.
- We were awarded the International Architecture Award in 2009.Our library resembles a tree house with 16 distinctive coloured pods which protrude from the side of the building. These pods act as spaces for quiet reflection.
What We Offer
- Our readers enjoy the individual pods to enjoy reading or as spaces for self-reflection
- Our Learning IT for Seniors Club (L.I.T.S.) is popular among our patrons
- Storytelling
- Social story
- Library Details
