The revamped library at AMK Hub will open on 20 Nov, while Queenstown Library will reopen only in late 2028.
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Here are the full details regarding the major National Library Board (NLB) updates for the Ang Mo Kio and Queenstown public libraries:
### 1. Ang Mo Kio Public Library:
Relocation to AMK Hub
The Ang Mo Kio Library is moving from its standalone building to a more central, accessible location inside AMK Hub.
* **Closing Date (Current Site):** The final day of operations at 4300 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 is **July 31, 2026**.
* **Opening Date (New Site):** The relocated library will officially open at AMK Hub (Level 4, taking over the space formerly occupied by the cinema) on **November 20, 2026**.
* **What to Expect:** The new library promises seamless public transport connectivity (MRT and bus interchange). Its interior design is inspired by the neighborhood's iconic landmarks and local green spaces, featuring tall bookshelves alongside new immersive and interactive learning spaces.
* **Interim Services:** From August until October 29, 2026, patrons can use a temporary **Sit-n-Read Node** and a self-service **Browse-n-Borrow kiosk** on Level 4 of AMK Hub (just outside the construction barriers). Alternatively, you can head to nearby branches in Bishan, Yishun, or Toa Payoh.
* **Future of the Old Building:** The vacant site on Avenue 6 will eventually be redeveloped into a healthcare facility to complement the adjacent Ang Mo Kio Polyclinic.
### 2. Queenstown Public Library: Extensive Heritage Revamp
As Singapore's oldest public library (first opened in 1970 by the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew), Queenstown Library is getting a deep structural makeover.
* **Closing Date:** The library at 53 Margaret Drive will temporarily shut its doors starting **August 31, 2026**.
* **Reopening Date:** It is projected to reopen in **late 2028**.
* **Why it's taking longer:** The library was gazetted for conservation by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) in 2013. Because it is a protected heritage site, the upcoming closure follows extensive preparatory work to ensure its **iconic exterior facade is carefully preserved** while the interior is structurally overhauled.
* **The New Design:** The revamped layout will blend modern tech and sustainability features while weaving the rich history of the Queenstown community directly into its new design, program spaces, and local herita
ge showcases.