Bedok Branch Library (Part-time)

By Wong, Heng written on 1999-07-28
National Library Board Singapore

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Bedok Branch Library (part-time) (14 January 1981 - 15 August 1985) was the seventh part-time branch of the National Library. It was opened as a replacement to the Chai Chee Library (part-time).

Description
The Bedok Branch Library (part-time) was officially opened on 28 September 1985 by Professor S. Jayakumar, Member of Parliament for Bedok. It was located at Block 209 on New Upper Changi Road. When Chai Chee Branch (part-time) closed, the book collection and all the members of the Chai Chee Branch (part-time) were transferred to this new Branch.

It provided 29.5 hours of library service per week to residents living in Chai Chee and Bedok New Town. It opened four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm, and on Saturdays from 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Library staff reported to work at this library half an hour earlier. The library was well patronised, especially by children.



Author
Heng Wong & Naidu Ratnala Thulaja



References
Seet, K. K. (1983). A place for the people. Singapore: Times Books International.
(Call no.: RSING 027.55957 SEE)

National Library. (1963-1995). Annual report. Singapore: Author.
(Call no.: RCLOS 027.55957 RLSAR)



The information in this article is valid as at 2003 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history on the subject. Please contact the Library for further reading materials on the topic.



Subject
Architecture and Landscape>>Building Types>>Public Buildings>>Libraries
Libraries--Singapore
Law and government>>Culture and community>>Public libraries
Science and technology>>Library and information science>>Library and information services



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