Jurong Regional Library
One of the largest public libraries in Singapore, the Jurong Regional Library occupies four floors and a basement and has special facilities for young readers and teens.
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
●Not Crowded
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Jurong Regional Library Gallery
V.A.T.
Early Literacy Library
Seat Booking
MakeIT
Facts about Jurong Regional Library
Our History
Our library was opened on 1 August 1988 as the Jurong East Community Library by Mr Ho Kah Leong, then Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Communications & Information) and Member of Parliament for Jurong Constituency. We were refurbished in 2004, and officially reopened on 4 Jun 2004 as the Jurong Regional Library by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, then Acting Minister for Education. Our library occupies four floors and a basement, with a total floor area of 12,020 square metres.
Interesting Facts
- Our library is the first public library in Singapore with a skylight incorporated into its structure.
- We are the first to use a unique energy-saving reflector light technology where high-reflecting aluminium mirrors save up to fifty percent of the energy used in conventional lighting.
- A water feature at the atrium was built to create a conducive ambience and environment for users of all ages to read and learn.
What We Offer
- MakeIT at Jurong is a free-for-public makerspace that lets everyone learn about and try new technologies such as 3D printing, digital cutting, robotics, and more. No prior expertise or experience is required. Click on this brochure for more details.
- An Early Literacy Library, catering to two age groups: those who are under 3 years old, and 4- to 6- year-olds, that focuses on key areas vital to children's learning and development.
- Verging All Teens is our dedicated teens' space created for teens by teens, to inspire teens and houses a unique collection of comics and graphic novels.
- Social story
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