The library is a common user-space for learning and reading. With more than three million visitors frequenting our public libraries monthly, it is our key priority to ensure all library users are able to enjoy a pleasant reading environment, be it for library research purposes or self-study.

Students and members of public can use the tables for self-study at all our public libraries. Within the Reference Section of the larger regional libraries, some tables are set aside for reference users who need to consult the library materials. The rest of the seats are open for other users.

We would however like to highlight that priority for seats is still given to users who access, browse and use library resources. We reserve the right to ask users who are not using library materials to give up their seats to others who wish to do so. As there are limited seats during peak hours, seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis. We seek our users' cooperation that the reservation of seats is not allowed.

For self-study, you may wish to use the Study Lounge at level 5 of the National Library Building, or school libraries and study centres at Community Centres.

Please refer to our List of Library Locations for details. The library information will include details such as location, opening hours of the library and its bookdrop (for book returning).

Printing is only available from the multimedia stations only. For details of charges. please see website on "Available Services". 

You can Check Account, Renew Books, Pay Fines, Update Profile online by clicking on the Login button on the NLB homepage. 

2) Using the Searchbox, type ‘mylibrary ID’ in search box > select ‘within this site’ > click first link OR click drop-down menu at ‘Login’ button > select ‘Sign up’)