As a whole initiative, project earth hopes singapore will move towards becoming a zero waste nation. The unique feature is the fiction advisory, which recommends books to readers based on their interests, ekiosks, and devices used. Singapore library offers amazing experiences for patrons. Likewise, pickup of holds and payment of fines and fees may take place at any library location with the exception of schomburg. 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. Aug 01, 2017 tampines regional library reopens on aug 5. We work hard to celebrate local culture and engage you in learning and growing together free and open to all. Libraries book lovers must check out in singapore kkday blog. It is the first publicaccessible library to support working adults in their professional development. The media vaults have a compact design that allows easy placement anywhere on your library or school premises. July 31, 2017 august 1, 2017 chuanjin chen reading time.
Look out for regular story times and art and craft programs too. 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. Tampines regional library is a library located in tampines new. Library city of round rock round rock public library. Where reading rooms meet advanced tech nation thailand. Follow them on their facebook page for more updates. Set sail on a reading adventure when you board the childrens section over at toa payoh public library. Branches with book exchange corners can be found across the island. Tampines regional library was the first regional library under the national library board network of libraries. 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. 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. 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.
The use of book drops may damage library materials. Book drop service at 3 major mtr interchange stations. Where to donate preloved toys, books, clothes and home. Mobile bookdrop at tampines regional library youtube. Please refer to our list of library locations for details. Singapores tampines library mixes the best of a traditional book repository. The library information will include details such as location, opening hours of the library and its bookdrop. Library is the first of its kind to implement a bookdrop robot. It was the first regional library to be set up by the national library board. Rare and special collections from the national library and the british library. In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes. To help reduce community spread of covid19,the library will offer curbside pick up at six locations.
The library was closed from 18 october 2015 for major upgrading and reopened its doors to the public on 18 march 2017. If the book drop is full, please try another one in the station. 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. 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. 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. This video hopes to sort out some of the problems folks are having using the automated book drop at the new cedarburg public library. Operating hours of tampines regional library singapore. We understand not everyone has an independent bookstore in their town so we are bringing the independent to you.
Located in the heart of tampines central, you can drop off your apparels for alteration at tampines mrt station or tampines library. Situated close to the tampines mrt station and bus interchange, the library covers a floor area of 6,208 square metres. 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. Mobile bookdrop at tampines regional library duration. This video shows what happens when you return your book or item to any of the beaufort county library branches. It was known as bedok community library until 2008. Tls has a great selection of indoor, outdoor, and through wall library book returns. 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. Library history tampines regional library was first opened on 3 december 1994 by dr aline wong, senior minister of state for education and health.
All snoisle libraries facilities are closed until further notice. The kiosk also allows users to download a map to their mobile phone. Tampines regional library singapore library, landmark. The public libraries singapore pls provides a professional and engaging public library service to singaporeans in their pursuit.
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. The llibrary is a collaboration between the national library board and skillsfuture singapore. The book drop is curated and powered by bethany beach books, an independent bookstore since 1991. 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. And the library staff will still be able to collect the books at the book. 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. According to a report by channel newsasia, library has a larger space for patrons to read, with more than 400,000 books.
These robotic bookdrops are stationed near the entrance of the library, eagerly awaiting patrons to return their read books. Case study mobile bookdrop at tampines library smart. It was temporarily closed at its premises at tampines ave 7 on 4 june 2017, with 3 june 2017 being. Tampines regional library national library board visit us. Library book returns shop our wide selection of indoor, outdoor, and through wall book returns. Bedok public library, located at 21 bedok north street 1, is the sixth branch library built by the national library board nlb. New tampines regional library features stationary bikes in a. Looks like in the new tampines library, you can bring your recipe book to the kitchen straight away. Nlb singapore library locations the new age parents. Want to know which is the nearest library near your house or workplace. National library board visit us sengkang public library. American security cabinets 2605 5th street north st. Jul 05, 2018 to enable patrons to conveniently return their library items at tampines regional library, we introduced the mobile bookdrop robots. Spanning over 830 square metres of indoor and outdoor spaces, the llibrary carries continuing education and training cet materials and resources.
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. Most people visit the library from the tampines hub main foyer. And the library staff will still be able to collect the books at the book sorting area. Tampines regional library national library board home. To enable patrons to conveniently return their library items at tampines regional library, we introduced the mobile bookdrop robots.
Indoor book returns are beautifully designed to accent the entrance to any library or school. 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. Nlb manages the national library, 26 public libraries and the national archives. 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. The collier county public library has library branches throughout naples, marco island, immokalee, and everglades city. Our tampines hub tampines regional library bookdrop facebook. Behind the scenes of the library book drop youtube. The library was officially reopened on 5th august 2017 by dr. Perpustakaan wilayah tampines is a library located in tampines new town, singapore. Curbside pickup available monday through saturday, 9 to 10 a.
National library lee kong chian reference library address. Parents looking for an easier way to donate and get used school books in singapore, theres some great news. Do not force books into or leave them outside the book drop. We brought our books along for return and the bookdrop area is just outside of the library entrance ave 4. 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. Fill in the form on their website on the details of your book drop. 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. We have found that the selection of kids books there is more limited, probably because it gets a lot of firsttime visitors. Tampines regional library was first opened on 3 december 1994 by dr aline wong, thensenior minister of state for education and health.
Simply bring your books down and load up the designated shelves. An indoor book return with the convenience of a cart. Our number one goal in mind was to create a product line that fits the needs of every library, big or small. The features of the library are online catalogues, selfcheck borrowing sites, multimedia stations, and a 24hour book drop services. Dec 17, 2019 the features of the library are online catalogues, selfcheck borrowing sites, multimedia stations, and a 24hour book drop services. Taking it one step further is the tampines regional library, which has its very own. 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. We are located steps from the beach in bethany beach, delaware and are the towns only independent bookstore.
In this way, library users can easily return the books via the tampines hub entrance. The library was officially reopened on 5 august 2017 and relocated at the premises of our tampines hub. Tampines offers 400,000 books, 347 magazine titles, and 16,800 audiovisual items to induce people to spend time discovering something new. Mobile bookdrop no more hunting for bookdrop stations. We list the nlb singapore library locations by region. 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. 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. Please return books directly to any library circulation desk whenever possible. Because the library is so big, it hopes to facilitate selfnavigation. Mobile bookdrop no more hunting for book drop stations.
Whether your library is open or closed, you can accept items 247 with a book return. Please keep library materials you have until libraries and book. The national library board nlb has book exchange corners at certain library branches. Outdoor book returns protect your books and media from the rain, snow and corrosion. Book drops book returns by american security cabinets. Looks like in the new tampines library, you can bring your. National library board, singapore mobile bookdrop facebook. Most books are renewable through my account in the catalog. Tampines has a dropin admission fee required play space on the childrens floor. Collier county public library naples, marco island. Taking it one step further is the tampines regional library, which has its very own mobile bookdrops. The only way to have no infrastructure changes is to utilize the mobile bookdrop. 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. Mar 17, 2020 the best public libraries in singapore.
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. Library book drops, book carts, and thruwalls kingsley. 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. You can drop off your preloved books at ng teng fong hospital or national university hospital. 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. Case study mobile bookdrop at tampines library smart industry. It offers some 24hour services in a roundtheclock lobby and an outside bookdrop that takes books borrowed from any of the systems libraries.
Course reserves and audiovisual media should not be returned in book drops. 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. 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. A lifelong library membership is free for singapore citizens, while foreigner pay an annual membership fee. 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. Published on jul 5, 2018 to enable patrons to conveniently return their library items at tampines regional library, we introduced the mobile bookdrop robots. In partnership with the national library board, this exchange aims to promote reusing of books and reading. The round rock public library is now welcoming visitors from 10 a. Jul 31, 2017 looks like in the new tampines library, you can bring your recipe book to the kitchen straight away. Types of membership, membership charges, card fees, loss of membership card, updating of membership particulars borrowing privileges e.
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