The Children’s Biodiversity Library by Singapore Oceanarium is inside Central Public Library at Basement 1 of the National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street. Head to the public lending library downstairs, then look for the children’s section with its marine displays.
This is a place to read and learn about the sea. Children can browse books, look at marine specimens or explore digital displays. For organised activities in The Submarine programme room, check the National Library Board’s event listings for the date and any registration instructions.
- Building: National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street.
- Floor: Basement 1 inside Central Public Library.
- Look for the marine-themed children’s area.
- For a scheduled activity, check its age guidance and registration separately.
Plan your visit
Guide contents
Find the children’s section from the main entrance
Enter the National Library Building and follow the signs for Central Public Library at Basement 1. The reference collections upstairs serve a different purpose. If you are coming with young readers, go to the lending library downstairs first.
Once inside, look for the marine displays or ask staff for the children’s section. Let your child choose a book and a place to read before looking at the displays together.
What children can see and do
The National Library Board describes a tall coral-inspired display, a showcase of marine specimens and digital content from Singapore Oceanarium. For a first visit, choose one animal or habitat from a display and help your child find a related book.
Younger children can point out shapes or colours before sitting down for a story. Older readers can compare two habitats, such as a coral reef and a mangrove, and look for one adaptation that helps an animal live in each.
Reading visits, borrowing and programmes
For a casual reading visit, give yourself time to browse the children’s collection. If you intend to borrow books, check your library membership access before heading to the loan station.
The Submarine is the space for children’s programmes. If a specific activity is the main reason for visiting, check the session details ahead of time. Families can still plan the visit around reading and the displays if a session is full.
Common questions
Which floor is the library on?
Basement 1 of the National Library Building, within Central Public Library.
Is it at the Singapore Oceanarium in Sentosa?
The library is at 100 Victoria Street. Singapore Oceanarium is the partner named in the library’s title.
What should I check before attending a programme?
Check the event date, age guidance and registration instructions on the National Library Board’s listing.