Mar 17, 2020 the best public libraries in singapore. Tampines has a dropin admission fee required play space on the childrens floor. We brought our books along for return and the bookdrop area is just outside of the library entrance ave 4. Singapores tampines library mixes the best of a traditional book repository. Perpustakaan wilayah tampines is a library located in tampines new town, singapore.
Singapore digitised books is a free electronic resource made up of a searchable collection of articles on topics that have helped to shape singapores history, culture, landscape and thinking. Tampines regional library was first opened on 3 december 1994 by dr aline wong, thensenior minister of state for education and health. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries. Feb 11, 2018 shop until you book drop, as more libraries are spruced up and moved into malls, with the national library board nlb making a concerted effort to plant its branches where footfall is highest. Jul 31, 2017 looks like in the new tampines library, you can bring your recipe book to the kitchen straight away.
Tampines offers 400,000 books, 347 magazine titles, and 16,800 audiovisual items to induce people to spend time discovering something new. Nlb singapore library locations the new age parents. Outdoor book returns protect your books and media from the rain, snow and corrosion. Located in the heart of downtown rochester, ny, at 115 south avenue, the library offers the residents of the city and county a large collection of books. Types of membership, membership charges, card fees, loss of membership card, updating of membership particulars borrowing privileges e. Most books are renewable through my account in the catalog. An indoor book return with the convenience of a cart. The media vaults have a compact design that allows easy placement anywhere on your library or school premises. Our tampines hub tampines regional library bookdrop facebook. The mobile bookdrop machines are deployed at tampines regional library to enable patrons to.
Our number one goal in mind was to create a product line that fits the needs of every library, big or small. Library history tampines regional library was first opened on 3 december 1994 by dr aline wong, senior minister of state for education and health. We work hard to celebrate local culture and engage you in learning and growing together free and open to all. The only way to have no infrastructure changes is to utilize the mobile bookdrop. Collier county public library naples, marco island. It offers some 24hour services in a roundtheclock lobby and an outside bookdrop that takes books borrowed from any of the systems libraries. Parents looking for an easier way to donate and get used school books in singapore, theres some great news. Case study mobile bookdrop at tampines library smart. National library board visit us sengkang public library. Ntuc fairprice fairprice has just launched its 35th annual shareatextbook project, along with a newly developed digital platform, making it easier for people to donate their preloved textbooks. Opened on 5 august 2017, the tampines regional library at our tampines hub is filled with countless spaces catering to different age groups and interests.
It was temporarily closed at its premises at tampines ave 7 on 4 june 2017, with 3 june 2017 being. It is the first publicaccessible library to support working adults in their professional development. Set sail on a reading adventure when you board the childrens section over at toa payoh public library. Book drops book returns by american security cabinets.
Nlb manages the national library, 26 public libraries and the national archives. Tampines regional library was the first regional library under the national library board network of libraries. The library information will include details such as location, opening hours of the library and its bookdrop. Jul 05, 2018 to enable patrons to conveniently return their library items at tampines regional library, we introduced the mobile bookdrop robots. Library book drops, book carts, and thruwalls kingsley. A lifelong library membership is free for singapore citizens, while foreigner pay an annual membership fee. There was a maker faire the last weekend at tampines hub, and it came as a good opportunity for me to drop by and explore this new. Looks like in the new tampines library, you can bring your. Sengkang public library was officially opened on 30 november 2002 by rearadmiral ns teo chee hean, senior minister for education and second minister for defence, and member of parliament for pasir ris grc. Course reserves and audiovisual media should not be returned in book drops. Mobile bookdrop no more hunting for bookdrop stations. Austin public library is made up of the central library, 20 branches, the recycled reads bookstore and the austin history center. As a whole initiative, project earth hopes singapore will move towards becoming a zero waste nation.
No more book checkins at the front desk, let your patrons drop off their finished books and media in a book drop from american security cabinets. It was the first regional library to be set up by the national library board. Operating hours of tampines regional library singapore. Dec 17, 2019 the features of the library are online catalogues, selfcheck borrowing sites, multimedia stations, and a 24hour book drop services. The all new tampines regional library at our tampines hub has unveiled on 5th aug, and spans a floor area of 12,600 square metres. Please return books directly to any library circulation desk whenever possible. Sep 27, 2019 we have found that the selection of kids books there is more limited, probably because it gets a lot of firsttime visitors. Indoor book returns are beautifully designed to accent the entrance to any library or school. The library was closed from 18 october 2015 for major upgrading and reopened its doors to the public on 18 march 2017. Please keep library materials you have until libraries and book. The features of the library are online catalogues, selfcheck borrowing sites, multimedia stations, and a 24hour book drop services. Published on jul 5, 2018 to enable patrons to conveniently return their library items at tampines regional library, we introduced the mobile bookdrop robots.
Singapore library offers amazing experiences for patrons. Because the library is so big, it hopes to facilitate selfnavigation. According to a report by channel newsasia, library has a larger space for patrons to read, with more than 400,000 books. American security cabinets 2605 5th street north st. Case study mobile bookdrop at tampines library smart industry. We are located steps from the beach in bethany beach, delaware and are the towns only independent bookstore.
The book drop is curated and powered by bethany beach books, an independent bookstore since 1991. Mobile bookdrop no more hunting for book drop stations. Tls has a great selection of indoor, outdoor, and through wall library book returns. The collier county public library has library branches throughout naples, marco island, immokalee, and everglades city. Taking it one step further is the tampines regional library, which has its very own mobile bookdrops. In partnership with the national library board, this exchange aims to promote reusing of books and reading. National library lee kong chian reference library address. Taking it one step further is the tampines regional library, which has its very own. Look out for regular story times and art and craft programs too. Whether your library is open or closed, you can accept items 247 with a book return. Mobile bookdrop at tampines regional library duration. The library was officially reopened on 5 august 2017 and relocated at the premises of our tampines hub. Follow them on their facebook page for more updates.
Where to donate preloved toys, books, clothes and home. Curbside pickup available monday through saturday, 9 to 10 a. Libraries book lovers must check out in singapore kkday blog. And the library staff will still be able to collect the books at the book. Most people visit the library from the tampines hub main foyer.
Following its relocation to our tampines hub oth, the tampines regional library trl is finally opening its doors to the public on aug 5, after a 2month hiatus. Want to know which is the nearest library near your house or workplace. New tampines regional library features stationary bikes in a. To enable patrons to conveniently return their library items at tampines regional library, we introduced the mobile bookdrop robots. Simply bring your books down and load up the designated shelves. We have found that the selection of kids books there is more limited, probably because it gets a lot of firsttime visitors. Aug 08, 2018 tampines regional library was the first regional library under national library board nlb and it covered a floor area of 6,208 square metres back then.
Spanning over 830 square metres of indoor and outdoor spaces, the llibrary carries continuing education and training cet materials and resources. Rare and special collections from the national library and the british library. You can drop off your preloved books at ng teng fong hospital or national university hospital. This video shows what happens when you return your book or item to any of the beaufort county library branches. The llibrary is a collaboration between the national library board and skillsfuture singapore. National library board, singapore mobile bookdrop facebook. These robotic bookdrops are stationed near the entrance of the library, eagerly awaiting patrons to return their read books. Fill in the form on their website on the details of your book drop. The national library also currently has a book exchange booth where you can leave books for others to take home, or pick up a new one for your own enjoyment.
And the library staff will still be able to collect the books at the book sorting area. Aug 08, 2017 the tampines regional library is so big that it even has a directory, similar to those found in shopping malls, to help users navigate around its different spaces. Branches with book exchange corners can be found across the island. I check with the nice lady at the lunch hr promotion counter, she was super helpful and efficient, i am so happy to get the book back big thanks.
Do not force books into or leave them outside the book drop. In this way, library users can easily return the books via the tampines hub entrance. Library is the first of its kind to implement a bookdrop robot. To help reduce community spread of covid19,the library will offer curbside pick up at six locations. If the book drop is full, please try another one in the station. The library was officially reopened on 5th august 2017 by dr. Located in the heart of tampines central, you can drop off your apparels for alteration at tampines mrt station or tampines library.
For those who wish to have a quick overview of where to find what, here is a breakdown of what is available on each floor at the library at our tampines hub. The kiosk also allows users to download a map to their mobile phone. Tampines regional library national library board home. Overdue fines, lost items, reservations, modes of payment are available under membership guide. It was temporarily closed at its premises at tampines ave 7 on 4 june 2017, with 3 june 2017 being its last day of operations before the relocation. The round rock public library is now welcoming visitors from 10 a. The use of book drops may damage library materials. It was known as bedok community library until 2008. Here, you can drop off your old books for other people to bring home. Book drop service at 3 major mtr interchange stations. Mar 24, 2020 the national library also currently has a book exchange booth where you can leave books for others to take home, or pick up a new one for your own enjoyment. Situated close to the tampines mrt station and bus interchange, the library covers a floor area of 6,208 square metres. Library book returns shop our wide selection of indoor, outdoor, and through wall book returns. We list the nlb singapore library locations by region.
Mobile bookdrop at tampines regional library youtube. The unique feature is the fiction advisory, which recommends books to readers based on their interests, ekiosks, and devices used. We understand not everyone has an independent bookstore in their town so we are bringing the independent to you. The national library board nlb has book exchange corners at certain library branches. Bedok public library, located at 21 bedok north street 1, is the sixth branch library built by the national library board nlb. Led by peoples association, oth represents a new model of a communityfocused development, celebrating the full sense of community through meaningful engagement, enriching residents through multiple experiences and empowering them to stake ownership of the hub, so as to build a robust identity for tampines and a truly sustainable community. July 31, 2017 august 1, 2017 chuanjin chen reading time. Aug 01, 2017 tampines regional library reopens on aug 5. Where reading rooms meet advanced tech nation thailand. All snoisle libraries facilities are closed until further notice. Tampines regional library national library board visit us.
Likewise, pickup of holds and payment of fines and fees may take place at any library location with the exception of schomburg. Jayakumar, then minister for home affairs, it is currently one of the lifestyle libraries under the nlb banner and it has an enhanced malaylanguage collection. Shop until you book drop, as more libraries are spruced up and moved into malls, with the national library board nlb making a concerted effort to plant its branches where footfall is highest. Tampines regional library singapore library, landmark. In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes. Looks like in the new tampines library, you can bring your recipe book to the kitchen straight away.
Library city of round rock round rock public library. This video hopes to sort out some of the problems folks are having using the automated book drop at the new cedarburg public library. The tampines regional library is so big that it even has a directory, similar to those found in shopping malls, to help users navigate around its different spaces. Tampines regional library is a library located in tampines new. There are more than 400,000 books available in the library which is laid out along two sides of the football pitch at our tampines hub. Give your patrons a convenient way to return their books, whether that be via a return embedded in your library s wall, a stylish indoor unit that fits your decor, or a durable outdoor unit designed for easy drivethrough returns. Aug 31, 2014 this video hopes to sort out some of the problems folks are having using the automated book drop at the new cedarburg public library. Nlb promotes reading, learning and information literacy by providing a trusted, accessible and globallyconnected library and information service through the national library and a comprehensive network of public libraries. To save on manpower in book recollection, two robotic book drops capable of holding 100 books at a time were installed last year, making tampines regional library the first library in singapore to offer such an automated service. Please refer to our list of library locations for details. Behind the scenes of the library book drop youtube.
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