Looking for a kid-friendly library near you? We've found the best libraries for kids in Singapore for bookworms of all ages! Some of these libraries have awesome kids' corners, storytelling sessions and more.
Dr Seuss once said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” He’s got it right, which is exactly why we love reading with our kids! Whether it’s in a cosy corner of our favourite children’s bookstore, sharing a classic tale from our own childhood or heading to the best libraries for kids to discover new reads. Plus, borrowing books is a great way to save money! So here’s our guide to the best libraries in Singapore for families! We’ve found libraries packed with movie evenings, arts and crafts sessions, teen hangouts sessions and even gaming rooms.
Our guide to the best libraries for kids in Singapore
Central Public Library
Since reopening in January 2024, the Central Public Library boasts a marine biodiversity-themed section for kids and more. Children and parents can add a twist to well-loved stories and see them come alive through an immersive visual experience. If you’re a seasoned Central Library patron, you’ll notice the beloved My Tree House has been replaced with a gorgeous underwater world! The new library comprises an Intertidal Zone, Open Ocean Zone and Submarine Room, which contain a sea of knowledge on all things fin-tastic! At the Intertidal Zone, kiddos can learn about the resilient creatures that live on sandy shores. The Open Ocean Zone will have you dropping your jaw with floor-to-ceiling coral installation and specimens such as shark egg cases and coral skeletons direct from the S.E.A. Aquarium on display! The Submarine Room is where kiddos can get in on the fun via intertidal animal art, upcycling workshops and storytelling sessions.
BONUS: you and the kiddos might have the opportunity to meet divers and aquarists. Head over to discover the sea of knowledge and fun at the revamped library! Keep track of Central Library’s storytelling sessions and events here.
Where: Central Public Library, #B1-01, 100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Punggol Regional Library
In 2023, Punggol Regional Library was the most visited library in Singapore, with nearly 1.3 million visitors! No surprises there. The five-storey library has heaps of fun things for the kids to explore. First up, make a beeline for the ‘World and Us Zone’, which features reading materials from around the world – including books donated by foreign embassies! For activities, check out the DIY tinkering station, Spark!Lab (suitable for kids aged seven to 12 years) has fun, hands-on activities and challenges to put them through their paces. There’s also TinkerTots, where children (aged six years and below) can play with educational toys and have a go at their very own mini tinkering challenges. There’s even an amazing Toy Library with a range of toys, educational aids, puppets and costumes for children (aged six years and below) to explore. And that’s just for starters! Got teens at home? Check out the Study Zone and a Teenspace on level 3, which hosts hands-on workshops and talks based on trending topics for teens to spark their interest in reading. Children and parents can also enjoy an immersive storytelling experience with StoryGen in the library’s Stories Come Alive Room. This generative AI prototype lets you choose your own adventure in beloved tales. Plus, there are calming zones for users with disabilities and children with special needs. Take note of upcoming events at the Punggol Regional Library here.
Where: Punggol Regional Library, #01-12, One Punggol, 1 Punggol Drive, Singapore 828629
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
library@harbourfront
With over 200,000 books, magazines, and audio-visual materials in a 3000sqm space, the library@harbourfront is located within the largest shopping, Vivocity in Singapore. The best part? It’s got an awesome Children’s Zone where kids can check out digital books and activities in the Tumblebook stations. Alternatively, they can immerse themselves in the Stories Come Alive Room. Plus, there’s also a Tinker Truck children’s maker space where kids can get their hands on DIY crafts and puzzles. Stay updated on activities at library@habourfront here.
Where: library@harbourfront, #03-05 (Lobby F), VivoCity, 1 Harbourfront Walk, Singapore 098585
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Jurong Regional Library
Send your teenagers over to Jurong Regional Library, where they’ll find Singapore’s first dedicated teen library service – Verging All Teens – which has been created for teens by teens to inspire teens. There’s a huge collection of comics and graphic novels, and this is also the place for them to take part in open-mic gigs and drama performances. Smaller people should head to the Early Literacy Library for a ton of great reads available in four official languages. Kids of all ages should also keep an eye out for the regular programmes happening, like in the PIXEL Labs@NL, a dedicated space full of equipment for on-site tinkering. Here’s where to find all the cool events, storytelling sessions and more at Jurong Regional Library.
Where: Jurong Regional Library, 21 Jurong East Central 1, Singapore 609732
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Sembawang Public Library
The Babies and Toddlers section at Sembawang Public Library is chockablock with fabulous reads for our tiny bookworms. Head over every third Wednesday of the month for fun storytelling sessions and craft activities (check beforehand if they are going ahead). Older kids will love hanging out with a good read in the ship container-shaped spaces, designed with Sembawang’s shipyard days of old in mind. Tune in to all workshops, activities and more here.
Where: Sembawang Public Library, #05-01, Sun Plaza, 30 Sembawang Drive, Singapore 757713
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays
Tampines Regional Library
Bring your small bookworms down to Tampines Regional Library, where you’ll find regular special activities for kids aged four and up. This place is enormous! Free up a few hours to spend exploring the five floors of books, audio and visual materials, magazines and more. There’s also a cooking studio, PIXEL labs, regular storytelling sessions, maker spaces, exhibitions and guided tours. Alas, the full-sized train has retired, but there’s more than enough going on to make up for the locomotive’s absence. Mum-approved! Stay updated on events and more at the library here.
Where: Tampines Regional Library, #02-01, Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk, Singapore 5285230
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Clementi Public Library
Children visiting Clementi Public Library will definitely want to hang out with friends at the interactive wall, where kids are encouraged to ‘ask, discover, and share’. Look out for the digital storytelling kiosks, ‘learn through asking’ programs, and storytelling sessions for kids aged four to six every Thursday.
Where: Clementi Public Library, #05-13/14/15, The Clementi Mall, 3155 Commonwealth Avenue West, Singapore 129588
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Toa Payoh Public Library
Ahoy there, small book fans! Set sail on a reading adventure when you board the children’s section over at Toa Payoh Public Library. Look out for regular storytelling sessions and art and craft programs too. Older kids can escape to the Teen Zone for some peace and quiet away from younger sibs. Take note of upcoming events at the library here. Also, once you’re done, explore Toa Payoh and pop into the cool mosaic dragon or dinosaur playground!
Where: Toa Payoh Public Library, 6 Toa Payoh Central, Singapore 319191
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Bukit Panjang Public Library
The Children’s Zone in Bukit Panjang is a must-visit. Situated across the Adult and Teen Zone, you’re welcomed to this all-kid’s-zone by the eye-catching rainbow-coloured book display out front. Think an interactive multimedia storytelling room, a cool conveyor-belt return system with a mountain-decorated staircase for the little ones to drop their books in. Returning books has never been this fun! There are also wall-mounted interactive boards and colour-coded paths to guide kids to age-appropriate books and genres. And the shelves are arranged into cosy little nooks perfect for snuggling up with a good book. Do note it can get a little loud – it’s a kids’ zone, after all! Check out all the cool activities happening at this library here.
Where: Bukit Panjang Public Library, #04-04 & 16/17, Bukit Panjang Plaza, 1 Jelebu Road, Singapore 677743
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Queenstown Public Library
Urban kids should flex their green fingers at the Queenstown Public Library community garden. As part of the National Parks Board Community in Bloom project, the whole family are welcome to volunteer to help out with gardening activities. Check all cool happenings at the library here.
Where: Queenstown Public Library, 53 Margaret Drive, Singapore 149297
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Serangoon Public Library
We’ve all long since realised that our kids are a generation of technology lovers, so we’re on board with the cool, dedicated gaming areas at Serangoon Public Library. Here, children can read and learn through interactive games. Plus, storytelling sessions every Friday and the first and second Saturdays of the month! This library is conveniently located within NEX shopping mall. Here are all the cool events to take note of.
Where: Serangoon Public Library, #04-82/83, NEX, 23 Serangoon Central, Singapore 556083
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Woodlands Regional Library
Reading is a must for activating any kid’s imagination, and Woodlands goes one step further with an interactive library that includes an enchanted tree! It’s also the home of the Asian Children’s Literature Collection, where you’ll find around 8,000 examples of Asian children’s literature and rare publications dating back to the 1900s. And our favourite part: an autism-friendly space with sensory-friendly reading and learning areas.
Where: Woodlands Regional Library, #01-03, Woodlands Civic Centre, 900 South Woodlands Drive, Singapore 730900
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Ang Mo Kio Public Library
The Ang Mo Kio Public Library, which houses around 259,000 reading materials, is spread across two levels. It offers books and magazines in all four of Singapore’s official languages and has an impressive collection of Tamil materials. The children’s section is a fun, kid-friendly space with colourful tables and chairs, perfect for young readers to explore. Check out fun events and more.
Where: Ang Mo Kio Public Library, 4300 Ang Mo Kio Ave 6, Singapore 569842
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Bedok Public Library
Bedok Public Library at Heartbeat@Bedok offers fantastic amenities, including sports facilities, a community club, a polyclinic, and retail spaces. Designed for young readers, the Early Literacy Collections are on low shelves in five categories to aid child development. The library also highlights a prominent Malay collection for adults, featuring many books. Tune into kid-friendly events here.
Where: Bedok Public Library, 11 Bedok North Street 1, #02-03 & #03-04 Heartbeat@Bedok, Singapore 469662
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Bishan Public Library
Bishan Public Library, famous for its treehouse-like architecture with colourful pods, offers a fantastic Children’s Collection in the basement. It has materials for kids from newborns to 12 years old, including children’s magazines, baby books, picture books for preschoolers, stories, fairy tales, and informational books for older children. Here are all the deets on events and storytelling sessions.
Where: Bishan Public Library, 5 Bishan Place, #01-01, Singapore 579841
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Bukit Batok Public Library (Temporarily closed for renovations)
Opened in 1998, Bukit Batok Public Library was the first in the world to use an RFID system! Kids have their cosy nook for diving into magical stories, and a program room hosts lively storytelling sessions. Though not large, the library is conveniently located in West Mall, right by Bukit Batok MRT station.
Where: Bukit Batok Public Library, 1 Bukit Batok Central Link, West Mall #03-01, Singapore 658713
Opening hours: Currently closed for renovations.
Cheng San Public Library
With its art gallery-like design, this library within Hougang Mall is perfect for families. It features a brightly coloured children’s section and a cosy Baby Corner for parents and kids to read together. The garden-themed Children’s Section caters to ages 0 to 12, while The Young People’s collection offers materials for teens aged 13 to 19. Check out all cool events and happenings here.
Where: Cheng San Public Library, 90 Hougang Avenue 10, #03-11 Hougang Mall, Singapore 538766
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Choa Chu Kang Public Library
Reopened in 2021 after an expansion, Choa Chu Kang Public Library now features an indoor garden on the fifth level! You and the kiddos can enjoy abundant greenery and natural sunlight, a hydroponics showcase and a community wall with tips on sustainable living. The kids’ section includes an indoor tree structure and plenty of seating.
Where: Choa Chu Kang Public Library, 21 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4 #04-01/02 and #05-06, Lot One Shopper’s Mall, Singapore 689812
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
library@chinatown
library@Chinatown blends modern amenities with cultural heritage, featuring collections and events celebrating local history. It offers interactive programs, family-friendly spaces and more.
Where: library@Chinatown, 133 New Bridge Rd, #04-12 Chinatown Point, Singapore 059413
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Geylang East Public Library
Geylang East Public Library was the first library in Singapore to have a special collection on cooking and food. Kids will love our nature-themed spaces, including lots of greenery to explore! Check out free events for kids here.
Where: Geylang East Public Library, 50 Geylang East Ave 1, Singapore 389777
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Jurong West Public Library
Jurong West Public Library is the first library to connect with a community centre and their collection features a unique Manga collection. Plus there’s a cosy reading spot for parents and kids where you can read aloud to kiddos. No shushing here.
Where: Jurong West Public Library, 560 Jurong West Central 3, #01-03, Singapore 648346
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Marine Parade Public Library (Temporarily closed for renovations)
The library closed for renovations on 9 May 2022 and will reopen in 2025.
Where: Marine Parade Public Library, 278 Marine Parade Rd, #01-02 Community Building, Singapore 449282
Opening hours: Temporarily closed
Pasir Ris Public Library
Pasir Ris Library is family-friendly, with books shelved cover-out for easy browsing and a special Teens’ Mezzanine where teens can relax on casual seating, use multi-functional furniture, and express themselves on a doodle wall.
Where: Pasir Ris Public Library, 1 Pasir Ris Central Street 3, White Sands #04-01/06. Singapore 518457
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Sengkang Public Library
Sengkang Public Library’s Early Literacy Area is great for family reading, while the Tween Space offers interactive learning for kids aged 10 to 14.
Where: Sengkang Public Library, 1 Sengkang Square, Compass One Shopping Mall, #03 – 28, Singapore 545078
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Yishun Public Library
Yishun Public Library, on the top floor of Northpoint City Shopping Mall, offers a bright, spacious area for kids to enjoy their favourite books and explore new ones.
Where: Yishun Public Library, 930 Yishun Ave 2 #04-01 North Wing Northpoint City, Singapore 769098
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
MOLLY Mobile Library
Molly the Bus, launched by the National Library Board (NLB), is a mobile library that directly connects books and learning resources to communities. This colourful, book-filled bus travels around Singapore, making stops in various neighbourhoods to provide access to reading materials, digital resources, and fun educational activities. Molly the Bus promotes reading and lifelong learning conveniently and engagingly, especially in areas with limited library access. Follow the National Library Board, Singapore’s Facebook page, to find out more about Molly the Bus’s locations and more!
Ebook Library
Need a book in a hurry? Or perhaps the book you want isn’t available? Either way, we love the Ebook Library. Set up your user account and then choose from over two million ebooks ready to download with the press of a button.
More libraries to check out in Singapore
You might want to check these other cool libraries in Singapore for their design features, unique books and more.
library@orchard
library@Orchard is like stepping into a cool, futuristic oasis in Orchard Road! With its stylish design and vibrant vibe, it’s not just about borrowing books—it’s a hotspot for graphic novels, multimedia goodies, and tech-savvy features.
Where: library@orchard, 277 Orchard Rd, #03-12/#04-11 orchardgateway, Singapore 238858
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
Singapore Botanic Gardens’ Library
The Singapore Botanic Gardens’ Library offers a peaceful escape with nature-themed books and a beautiful garden setting. It hosts educational workshops and provides cozy reading nooks with serene views, perfect for nature and book lovers alike.
Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens’ Library, 1 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259569
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on weekends and public holidays.
The LLiBrary
The LLiBrary is a super cool collaboration between the National Library Board and SkillsFuture Singapore. You’ll find resources designed just for working adults. Whether you’re looking to upskill or just unwind.
Where: The LLiBrary, 11 Eunos Road 8m #03–02, via Lobby B Lifelong Learning Institute, Singapore 408601
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 8.30am to 10pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on Sundays and public holidays.
National Archives of Singapore
The National Archives of Singapore preserves and showcases Singapore’s historical records and artefacts. It offers engaging exhibitions and events that bring history to life. The archives also provide resources for research and learning and are committed to conserving important documents for future generations.
Where: National Archives of Singapore, 1 Canning Rise, Singapore 179868
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10am to 9pm. Closed at 5pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. Closed on public holidays.
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