Geylang East Library
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| Geylang East Library | |
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 Geylang East Library in August 2025 | |
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| Location | 50 Geylang East Avenue 1, Singapore 389777, Singapore |
| Type | Public library |
| Established | 26 July 1988 2030 (New) |
| Branch of | National Library Board |
Geylang East Library is one of the 26 public libraries established by the National Library Board of Singapore.
Located along Geylang East Avenue 1 within walking distance of Aljunied MRT station, it serves the residents of the Eastern areas of Aljunied, Geylang East, Geylang West, Geylang Serai, Jalan Besar, Eunos, Kampong Ubi, Kallang, MacPherson, Lavender, Kaki Bukit and Sims Drive.
History
Geylang East Community Library was officially opened on 26 July 1988 by Wong Kan Seng, then Minister for Community Development and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs.[1] The library was closed on 18 March 2002 for the installation of the new Electronic Library Management System, and was officially reopened on 29 April that year.[2] Its name was changed to Geylang East Public Library in 2008.
The library is planned to be relocated into the revamped Tanjong Katong Complex in Geylang Serai by 2030.[3]
Layout
Covering an area of 3,817 m2, the library spans three levels and serves the residents of the Eastern areas of Aljunied, Geylang East, Geylang West, Geylang Serai, Jalan Besar, Eunos, Kampong Ubi, Kallang, MacPherson, Lavender, Kaki Bukit and Sims Drive.
First floor
- Children's collection
- Parenting collection
- Storytelling room
Second floor
- Young people's collection
- Adult non-fiction
- Adult fiction
- Magazines
Third floor
- Exhibition halls
- Meeting rooms
- 200-seat auditorium
References
- ^ Singapore, National Library Board. "Geylang East Public Library | Infopedia". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ "Geylang East Public Library". National Library Board Singapore. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ Liam, Erin (24 July 2025). "From standalone sites to mall tenants: Is this the future of Singapore's libraries?". CNA. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
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