Sembawang Public Library was officially opened on 11 August 2000 by Mr. K Shanmugam, then Member of Parliament for Sembawang GRC. The library relocated to Level 5, Sun Plaza Shopping Centre, and was reopened on 5 November 2014 by Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Health & Ministry of Transport. 

The library is situated within Sun Plaza Shopping Centre and occupies the entire fifth storey with a floor area of 1,607 square metres. It serves residents in the North West areas of Lim Chu Kang, Mandai, Sembawang, Simpang, Sungei Kadut, Woodlands and Yishun, and has a wide-ranging collection size of 150,000 for users of all age groups. 

Unique Features

Library Guide 

Users who need help can approach roving staff or use the Library Guide station located near the entrance to find out more about Sembawang Public Library, read our frequently asked questions, orientate themselves with a map of the library, or talk to our staff.

COLLECT (reservations) 

The reservation pick-up service is now self-serviced at this library. Readers will be able to pick up their reserved titles at the lockers located at the entrance of Sembawang Public Library. These are accessible during mall opening hours.

Thematic Storytelling (Stories and More!) & Readers’ Advisory The library has a thematic storytelling session every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Children can enjoy stories and activities conducted by librarians on themes such as folktales, friendship and festivals. Parents and children can also approach the librarians for enquiries related to books and recommended reads.