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The Straits Times partners NLB on crossword series inspired by local food and culture

The new weekly crossword series by ST and NLB launched on May 31 and will appear every Sunday across ST's print and digital platforms.

What makes a clue Singaporean? ST×NLB Crossword series taps 40 volunteers

The making of the new crossword series by The Straits Times and National Library Board.

ST×NLB Cross-References: Fishy filling for epok-epok

Epok-epok come with various fillings. Some are fishier than others.

Futuristic pop-up library brings sci-fi books and art to Parkway Parade

The newly opened sci-fi themed pop-up library at Parkway Parade on May 14, 2026.

Unwind with books and soundscapes at newly reopened Bukit Batok Library

Sound Pavilion, where patrons can decompress and read in this tea house-inspired seating area. Media preview of Bukit Batok library on March 23, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

Build your dream library with NLB’s card game Chapters, available as a free giveaway

Players compete to build the most appealing libraries inspired by NLB programmes, spaces, and initiatives.

Embracing mother tongue, one book at a time: Reading clubs seek connection to culture

Members of the Maya Illakiya Vattam, a Tamil reading club founded in 2019, sharing their thoughts during the reading session at Woodlands Regional Library on Jan 11, 2026.

Clementi Library to be revamped after 15 years

The entrance of Clementi Library in The Clementi Mall on Jan 15, 2026. Clementi Library is slated for a revamp.

Quick reads, shorter waits: NLB trial offers faster access to over 900 popular titles

The Fastback Collection is being trialled at Punggol Library (above) and Central Library from Jan 7 to June 30.

SG60 Heart&Soul Experience to close on Dec 31

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (centre, right) at the launch of the SG60 Heart&Soul Experience at Orchard Library on Aug 26.

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