National Library Board (NLB)

The National Library Board (NLB) promotes reading, learning, and history through a network of 28 libraries, national libraries, and the National Archives of Singapore, fostering lifelong readers, learning communities, and a knowledge-based nation.

• Established in 1995

Our library and archives promote reading, learning, information literacy, and a greater appreciation for Singapore's history and heritage.

• Over 1.7 million digital resources

Our digital resources include e-books, audiobooks, and a vast collection of online resources from NLB.

• 11.5 million tourists annually

Our visitors borrow over 37.9 million library materials annually. Our 15000 projects attracted 1.4 million participants.

What we do

Our library and archives aim to provide a more personalized and omnichannel face-to-face and online learning experience for everyone.

No matter what your reading and learning needs are, the physical collections and projects in our facilities are available for you to explore and participate in.

For those who enjoy online reading and learning, our NLB mobile application provides a highly popular 24/7 digital library where all NLB members (including overseas members) can access a variety of e-books, e-magazines, e-papers, and resources such as courses and videos. Click the button below to learn more about how we meet the reading and learning needs of the community.

LAB25 (Library and Archive Blueprint 2025)

LAB25 is the blueprint for NLB to transform our library and archives to meet the ever-changing reading and learning needs of our customers.

According to our LAB25 goals, we will focus on four roles: establishing a learning market, cultivating informed citizens, inspiring Singaporean storytellers, and becoming a balancer. Below is a detailed understanding of our LAB25 role and initiatives.