SG Ongoing

Sci-Fi Pop-up Library

Name: Sci-Fi Pop-up Library
Start: 2026-05-18
End: 2027-04-11
Location: Singapore

The Sci-Fi Pop-up Library by NLB is a self-service cultural exhibition located at Parkway Parade, Singapore. Running from May 2026 to April 2027, it features nearly 4,000 sci-fi books, graphic novels, and comics for all ages, along with original sci-fi book cover art and illustrations of future Singapore.

Date: May 18, 2026 - Apr 11, 2027
Location: Singapore
Status: Ongoing

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Event summary

Highlights

Nearly 4,000 sci-fi books, graphic novels, and comics
Illustrations of future Singapore by artist Kristal Melson
Original sci-fi book cover art and figures from The Imaginariad's collection
Self-service library experience by NLB

The Sci-Fi Pop-up Library, presented by the National Library Board (NLB), is part of its Nodes initiative, which brings curated pop-up spaces beyond traditional library walls. This specific installation, a collaboration with The Imaginariad – an organization dedicated to speculative fiction, is hosted at Parkway Parade in Singapore.

The futuristic space, open daily from 10 am to 10 pm, offers free admission. Visitors can browse and borrow from a collection of close to 4,000 English sci-fi books, graphic novels, and comics suitable for all ages. The library also showcases artworks, including 'Singapore 2126' illustrations by Kristal Melson, which reimagine local icons in a futuristic light, as well as original sci-fi novel cover art and figures from The Imaginariad's collection, spanning genres like space opera, dystopian, and cyberpunk. A special section highlights the growth of local sci-fi and features works by homegrown authors. Entry is facilitated by scanning a library-compliant ID card, NLB eCard, or requesting a QR code day pass via the NLB website.

The pop-up runs from May 18, 2026, through April 11, 2027, providing a glimpse into the future through literature and art.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Parkway Parade; thesmartlocal.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Singapore

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.