NLB launches first pop-up manga library at City Square Mall
The Straits Times|February 21, 2023
Manga fans can now access more than 5,000 titles at the National Library Board's (NLB) first manga library, a six-month pop-up at City Square Mall.
Wong Shiying
NLB launches first pop-up manga library at City Square Mall

The library has popular titles such as Spy x Family, Dragon Ball Z, Assassin's Creed: Blade Of Shao Jun and Pokemon Adventures (Red, Green and Blue).

Nearly a fifth of the manga titles were donated by Japanese publisher Shogakukan Asia, said NLB on Monday, adding that the publisher will donate more copies in future.

Located on the fourth floor of the mall in Farrer Park, the library also features local comics such as Mr Kiasu, Roti Kaya And Guyu and The LKY Story that are available for borrowing.

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