Bukit Batok Public Library (Bukit Batok)

This is one of the smaller scales library located at Bukit Batok Mall on the top level. Though small, it still carries a good range of fiction and non-fiction reads including magazines and newspapers for daily browsing.

Its a Saturday evening and the library seemed to be crowded. Perhaps its because they have some story telling programs for the children and anxious parents waiting to collect their kids are pacing up and down the entrance to the library.

Neatly arranged shelves clearly labeling the types of reads available, I went straight to the travel section in preparation for my up coming trip to whichever country that interest me. There in my face, I find 2 rows of book shelves packed to brim with travel books of all types of titles sorted by their country names and regions on the globe. I settled upon two south east Asian countries (Laos & Cambodia) and picked up 2 books per country because different authors have a different perspective of the country.

After making my selection I went to the magazine area to pick up some leisure reading materials, as the quota for borrowing has been raised to 6 books per user, as such I have 2 more quota for magazines. I picked up one Discovery magazine and one on gadgets (T2) and proceeded to the automated borrowing kiosk. Borrowing is such a breeze now, no need for individual stamping of books, you can now choose the number of books you intend to borrow and leave the entire pile on the sensor and it can sense every book. This has made borrowing quick and reliable as each title will appear on the screen.

The environment is reader conducive and they do have some space on exhibits. I was glad to find less students settling on the floor and more seats and designated quiet reading areas. It was a enjoyable experience and very comfortable to hang all day by the library.

Convenience: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Variety of Books: 4/5 Cleanliness: 4.5/5 Overall Experience: Very Pleasant 4.5/5

Will I come again: YES for SURE i need to return my books right...

Will I bring my friends: Reading is a very personal thing, I would tell my friends about this great experience, however I won't bring them along.