Library

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.

Individual Study Carrels

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

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.

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.

Project Rooms

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

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

Students engage in social learning and co-construction of knowledge

CREATE

Students engaging in a debate presentation with classmates

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

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

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