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Find out about From Books to Bytes: The Story of the National Library.

Last updated 13 August 2026
Exhibit titled "From Books to Bytes: The Story of the National Library" showing various artifacts and displays.
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A large hall with tall windows, a banner featuring a historical figure, and a vertical sign reading "From Books to Bytes."
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  • 12 November 2005 - 27 February 2024

  • 10:00am – 9:00pm

  • Level 5, Promenade, National Library Building

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From Books to Bytes: The Story of the National Library tells the story of the National Library, Singapore. Throughout our history, the library has been an integral part of Singapore’s cultural and social fabric as well as its residents. The exhibition traces the founding, development and growth of the National Library, Singapore from 1823 till present. Learn interesting snippets of the library’s rich history and how its function has evolved with the learning needs of the nation.

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