Library@chinatown

This library occupies the fourth floor of Chinatown Point with separate sections for Chinese arts, literature, and current publications in multiple languages. The location within the mixed-use building provides visitors a centralized place to access books and cultural materials in the neighborhood.

The National Library Board established this branch on January 31, 2013, with support from CP1 Private Limited and the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple. The facility thereby became part of Singapore's public library system while receiving financial backing from local religious institutions.

The collection focuses on traditional Chinese arts with materials about music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, supplemented by resources in Hokkien, Teochew, and Cantonese. Visitors find selections that reflect the linguistic and artistic diversity of the Chinese community.

Access is via the fourth floor of Chinatown Point on New Bridge Road, where opening hours run daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Visitors should note that hours are reduced during festival eves and the location closes on public holidays.

This branch operates entirely through volunteers, making it an unusual feature within Singapore's public library system. The Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple provides annual donations to update collections and support day-to-day operations.

Location: Chinatown

Official opening: January 31, 2013

Website: https://nlb.gov.sg/VisitUs/BranchDetails/tabid/140/bid/322/Default.aspx?branch=library%40chinatown

GPS coordinates: 1.28521,103.84253

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03