Pressroom and Publications

Find our latest media releases, speeches, annual reports and corporate publications here

Media Releases and Speeches



Media Releases

NTUC and NLB Sign MOU to Uplift and Support Freelancers and Self-Employed Persons

Thu, 28 Mar 24
Media Releases

Discover Hidden Gems of History, Stories, Good Eats and More with Glue: Curiocity

Mon, 29 Jan 24
Speeches

Speech by Minister for Communications and Information Mrs Josephine Teo at the Reopening of Central Public Library on 12 January 2024

Fri, 12 Jan 24
Media Releases

Central Public Library Reopens with a Kaleidoscope of Collections and Experiences for Everyone

Fri, 12 Jan 24


Annual Reports



AR 2022

Annual Report 2022 - Innovations through partnerships

  2023/2024

Annual Report 2021 - Transforming Our Libraries And Archives Through LAB25

  2021/2022

Annual Report 2020 - Navigating The New Normal

Annual Report 2020 - Navigating The New Normal

  2020/2021

Annual Report 2019 - A Place for Everyone

Annual Report 2019 - A Place for Everyone

  2019/2020



Facts and Figures


Learn about the impact of our libraries and archives made through these facts and figures.



Figures At a Glance

Established in 1995

Our network of libraries and archives consists of 28 libraries across Singapore, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore.


More than 1.7 million digital resources

Our digital resources consist of eBooks, audiobooks and a plethora of online resources in NLB’s collection.


11.5 million visitors annually

Our visitors borrow more than 37.9 million library materials annually. Our 15,000 programmes drew 1.4 million participants.


Research and Studies

Read more about our research on the reading habits of Singaporean residents as well as data about their usage of NLB's services.


2018, reading, habits, dashboard, NLB



Our Bookshelf: Publications by NLB

Our Bookshelf features publications by NLB which cover a wide range of topics. Discover Singapore’s culture, history, communities and much more here!