5 Things You Didn't Know About Cheng San Public Library

Cheng San Public Library is a public library located in Cheng San, Singapore. It is one of the regional libraries in the National Library Board's network of public libraries. The library was officially opened on 23 November 1986 by then-Minister for Community Development Goh Chok Tong.

History

The history of Cheng San Public Library can be traced back to 1979, when the National Library Board (NLB) began planning for a new regional library in Cheng San.

The library was originally intended to be located at the junction of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 and Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, but the plan was later changed and the library was instead built at its current location at the junction of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 and Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4.

The construction of the library began in 1984 and was completed in 1986. The library was officially opened on 23 November 1986 by then-Minister for Community Development Goh Chok Tong.

Facilities

Cheng San Public Library is a three-storey building with a floor area of 3,500 square meters. The library has a collection of over 200,000 books, periodicals, and other materials. The library also has a variety of facilities, including:

• A children's section
• A young adult section
• A reference section
• A computer lab
• A meeting room
• A study area
• A café

Services

Cheng San Public Library offers a variety of services, including:

• Book lending
• Reference services
• Computer access
• Internet access
• Printing and photocopying services
• Interlibrary loan services
• Children's programs
• Adult programs

Awards

Cheng San Public Library has won several awards, including:

• The Library of the Year Award from the National Library Board in 1987
• The Green Library Award from the National Environment Agency in 2009
• The People's Choice Award from the National Library Board in 2013

Future Plans

Cheng San Public Library is currently undergoing a major renovation. The renovation is expected to be completed in 2020. The renovated library will have a new look and feel, and will offer a wider range of services and facilities.

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Conclusion

Cheng San Public Library is a vibrant and welcoming space that offers a variety of services and resources to the community. The library is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone.