The NLB Comics & Games Library is at Punggol Coast Mall, Tower 7, #01-140, 88 Punggol Way. Take the North East Line to Punggol Coast MRT (NE18). NLB lists daily hours of 10am to 10pm, including public holidays, subject to current notices.
This is a self-service pop-up library with comics, graphic novels, game-related books and a board-game area. Before arriving, prepare a library-compliant ID, your NLB eCard or an eligible day-pass QR code for entry. Use NLB Mobile if you plan to borrow from the collection.
- Where · Tower 7, Level 1, unit #01-140.
- Hours · NLB lists 10am to 10pm daily. Check current notices.
- Entry · Library-compliant ID, NLB eCard or QR day pass.
- Activity · Browse for comics or use the on-site board-game area if space is available.
Find the library from Punggol Coast MRT
Follow the signs to the mall, then look for Tower 7 and unit #01-140. Save the tower and unit together. A map pin for Punggol Coast Mall can be enough to reach the district, but the unit is what gets you to the library. If someone is meeting you after a class at SIT, agree to meet outside the library entrance or at a specific mall landmark.
If you are travelling from Waterway Point or One Punggol, start at Punggol MRT (NE17) and go one stop to Punggol Coast (NE18). Punggol Regional Library is inside One Punggol. For this pop-up library, use the mall address at 88 Punggol Way.
Prepare for self-service entry and borrowing
NLB lists several ways to enter. Visitors can scan a library-compliant ID or NLB eCard, or request a QR day pass using a Singapore-registered mobile number or an email address. Follow NLB’s current instructions for the pass. Check your borrowing access separately if you intend to take books home.
Set up before reaching the door
Keep your access method handy while you are in the station or mall. If you plan to use NLB Mobile for borrowing, check that you can sign in and know which reader’s account will be used. At the library, follow the signs for borrowing and check that the item appears in the account before you leave. For returns, use NLB’s current instructions for the item you borrowed.
Choose between comics and board games
NLB describes an English-language collection with comics, graphic novels and game-inspired reading, as well as a separate children’s collection and a showcase of local comics. For a child who wants to choose quickly, browse one section first and sample a few pages before deciding. A family can choose one title for the child and another to read together later.
For board games, use the dedicated area and follow its instructions. Check table space before committing to a long game. If your group has only a short break, choose a game you already understand or start with a simple one. Read the posted instructions for any item you want to borrow or take out of the area.
If the tables are full
Browse the collection first and see whether a table frees up. If you have a fixed lunch or train, let the book browse be the main activity. Save a longer game for a visit when the group can finish without rushing.
Fit the stop around a mall or campus visit
The library is a useful indoor stop before lunch or after a campus appointment. If the appointment is time-sensitive, find your campus venue first. Check how long it takes to return before adding time at the library. When meeting someone from SIT, give the unit number and agree whether to regroup before moving on for a meal.
For a family trip, decide before arriving whether you are there to play, browse or borrow. One clear goal works well if children have different interests or you also have an errand. Check the current venue notice if visiting near closing time or on a public holiday.
Contents · Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Which MRT station serves the library?
Use Punggol Coast MRT (NE18).
Where is it inside the mall?
Tower 7, Level 1, unit #01-140, at 88 Punggol Way.
Can I enter with an NLB eCard?
NLB lists its eCard as an entry method. Follow the self-service instructions at the venue.
Are the board games guaranteed to be available?
Check the current selection and table space on arrival. Use the venue’s rules for play and borrowing.