For bookworms, there’s nothing better than to curl up in a comfortable space and quiet environment to read.
Library patrons can now enjoy stylish new spaces to read, thanks to three homegrown furniture brands which have partnered with the National Library Board (NLB) to reimagine reading spaces.
The Community TakeOver initiative opens up library spaces for more partners to showcase their products, services and share their brand stories. Through the facilitation of Enterprise Singapore, NLB collaborated with three homegrown furniture brands, FortyTwo, HomestoLife, and ipse ipsa ipsum to fit out spaces within selected public libraries with sofas, armchairs, coffee tables and other locally designed furniture for patrons to enjoy.
The companies’ furniture are featured at ipse ipsa ipsum at Central Public Library, FortyTwo at Jurong West Public Library, and HomestoLife at Serangoon Public Library.
At Central Public Library, the space is decked out with chic AI modelled monobloc chairs. Jurong West Public Library has an eclectic collection of furniture, and Serangoon Public Library is decorated with comfy sofas, complete with fluffy cushions for a homely vibe.
While you are there, why not read for a good cause? NLB has launched its annual book donation drive, Read for Books, happening now till Jul 31, 2024 as part of the National Reading Movement. During this period, for every 10 participants who read for 15 minutes, NLB’s book donors will donate one book or the equivalent to the board’s beneficiaries.
Patrons can participate in Read for Books anywhere, including at the office with their colleagues, or even at one of the newly refreshed Community TakeOver spaces. To participate in Read for Books, patrons can register their interest here, read for 15 minutes, snap photos of the session and submit them. Beneficiaries of Read for Books this year include MindSG Ltd, and nationwide reading initiative kidsREAD, among others. Supporting the initiative are Bubbly Books, Focus Publishing, Mitsubishi RTM, Popular, Read with You, Scholastic Asia, and Singapore Book Publishers Association.
Those interested to be part of the Community TakeOver initiative, to reimagine our libraries and archives, and help share the love of reading and learning with everyone, can register their interest here.
