Expansion Plans for Sengkang Public Library

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information (a) whether there are plans to expand the size of the Sengkang Public Library in light of the planned integrated community hub; and (b) whether there are plans for another interim expansion following the one in 2017, given the ongoing demand for library services from the town’s demographic profile.

Under the Libraries of the Future Masterplan (LOTF), the National Library Board (NLB) ensures that branch libraries, like Sengkang Library, are supported by larger regional libraries which serve a wider region and offer more services and collections. During its last revamp in 2017, Sengkang Library was already expanded by 18%. Since then, NLB has also opened Punggol Library at the One Punggol integrated hub. NLB will continuously review and ensure that library collections and services meet the needs of the communities they serve.