Punggol Library

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Punggol Library (Chinese: 榜鹅图书馆; Malay: Perpustakaan Punggol) is a regional library located in Punggol, Singapore within One Punggol, with a connecting bridge to Sam Kee LRT station and within walking distances of Punggol Bus Interchange, Waterway Point and Punggol MRT/LRT station. It is the fourth regional library to be built after the Tampines, Woodlands and Jurong Regional libraries. On 30 January 2023, its first two floors were opened to the public. The remaining 3 levels were opened a few months later on 5 April 2023.[1]

LocationSingapore
TypeRegional Library
Established30 January 2023; 3 years ago (2023-01-30) (First two floors)
5 April 2023; 3 years ago (2023-04-05) (Full opening)
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Punggol Library
Ground floor entrance of the Punggol Library
LocationSingapore
TypeRegional Library
Established30 January 2023; 3 years ago (2023-01-30) (First two floors)
5 April 2023; 3 years ago (2023-04-05) (Full opening)
Branch ofNational Library Board
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Public transit access PW1  Sam Kee
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The library is equipped with a range of accessible features to cater to persons with disabilities. There are calm pods that provide a quiet and safe space, as well as assistive keyboards with large print keys to aid persons with visual impairment.[1]

An assistive keyboard with bright yellow, large print keys. On its right, there is a joystick that is used as an alternative mouse. The keyboard and joystick are on a table that is located in Punggol Library.
An assistive keyboard with large print keys and a joystick as an alternative mouse. Located in Punggol Library.

There is a MakeIT space that provides facilities for 3d printing, digital cutting, robotics, and more. Workshops and materials are free for all NLB members. [2]

History

Announced on 7 October 2018, the library will be scheduled to open in 2021 along with a hawker centre, childcare centre, healthcare facilities and a revamped Punggol Vista Community Centre as part of the Punggol Town Hub integrated development. It was announced in 2021, that the library will open in the first quarter of 2023 with inclusive features for the disabled.[3][4][5]

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