21st Century Library

Explore a redesigned library built for reading, studying, collaboration, and creativity. Access physical and online resources, including eBooks and audiobooks, to support your learning.

Last updated 1 August 2026

A 21st Century Library

The library was thoughtfully redesigned and reopened in 2021 to provide Reading, Research, Collaboration, Study and Doing opportunities for students, supporting and facilitating knowledge acquisition and 21CC development. As design shapes experiences and actions, the library was zoned into flexible learning spaces that enable multiple modes of learning, catering to users’ needs and encouraging positive learned behaviour.

Large wooden letters spelling READ on a table in a modern library with curved desks and bookshelves.

Learning Spaces

Modern library interior with curved wood desks, blue stools, black pendant lights, and a bookshelf filled with books.

Individual Study Carrels

The Study Carrels offer students a quiet, individual space and a conducive atmosphere for quiet reading or studying.

Library non fiction section with tall shelves full of books, yellow display cubes, and seating nooks on each side.

Cubby Holes

The Cubby Holes are reading and studying spaces that fit two to three students at once. Housed between floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, these are spaces that encourage reading and quiet studying.

A bright school library with wood bookshelves, stepped seating platforms, and a child reading on the right side.

Speakers' Corner

The Speaker’s Corner is a flexible space inspired by the designs of amphitheaters. This space can be used for reading workshops, debates, public speaking lessons, a recording studio, and more.

Small glass-walled meeting room with a black table surrounded by yellow, white, and black modern chairs.

Project Rooms

The enclosed Project Rooms offer students and teachers a conducive and IT-enabled learning space for small group discussions, research or consultations.

Modern library interior with curved yellow booth seating, wooden shelving units, and bookshelves labeled Sci-Fi and Fantasy.

Collaborative Learning Carrels

The Collaborative Learning Carrels encourage discussion and generate thinking. The spaces are also equipped with sufficient power points to charge IT educational equipment.

READ

STUDY

Three female students in school uniforms sit together at a small table, writing on papers with a calculator nearby.

Students engage in social learning and co-construction of knowledge

CREATE

Students in uniforms present a debate on banning PMDs in a school library, with a screen and poster visible.

Students engaging in a debate presentation with classmates

A woman demonstrates brush calligraphy to uniformed students in a school library with bookshelves behind them.

Students participating in a Calligraphy Workshop

The brush pen lettering and origami sessions at the library were really enjoyable as they allowed me to unleash my creativity. When doing up the art piece with the brushes, I had to be patient and exercise enough control in order to create a nice piece of work. The facilities at the library, like the stage area and the round tables, also made the learning experience more enjoyable. I enjoyed most the part where we got really creative and made the paper origami cranes which were then used to decorate the library. Our library is not just a quiet place for reading, it is also a fun place to enjoy such activities with schoolmates.
Manju Mehnaj (Choir)

EXPLORE

Click the following link to gain access to the school’s wide range of materials that you can borrow: https://schoolibrary.moe.edu.sg/boonlaysec (opens in new tab)

Click the following link to gain access to a virtual school library with online resources such as eBooks, audiobooks, videos and web resources: https://schoolibrary.moe.edu.sg/eresourcessec/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/HOME (opens in new tab)

Click the following link for more information on signing up for the NLB Membership (For Parents): NLB Membership (opens in new tab)