Pop-up comic library with over 7,000 books & board games opens at Punggol Coast Mall

A pop-up library in Punggol Coast Mall has opened with over 7,000 comics, graphic novels, game-themed books, and board games.

The library opened on Apr. 30.

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The Comics and Games Library is organised by the National Library Board (NLB), JTC Corporation and Origame, a company specialising in publishing Asian-themed board games.

When Mothership went down, we saw several comic book covers, including "She-Hulk" and "The Amazing Spider-Man," on display.

There was also a TV screen displaying a Generative AI feature that visualises literary classics with a twist.

Fully self-serviced library

The library is a self-service library with no staff.

Visitors must scan a library-compliant ID or NLB eCard on the NLB app at the entrance gantry to enter.

A wide range of familiar comics

We found familiar comics like "Hunter x Hunter", "Peanuts", "Detective Conan" and "Teen Titans".

How to borrow books

To borrow books, visitors have to log into the NLB Mobile app and tap the scanner icon to scan each book's barcode or QR code.

They can then head to the exit gantry, which automatically detects the books visitors take before they exit.

No bookdrops are available at the Comics and Games Library, so books must be returned to an NLB library like the Punggol Regional Library.

Games corner

Visitors can choose and play from a wide selection of board and card games at the games corner.

The games, however, cannot be borrowed and can only be played within the library.

They are also recommended for ages six and above.

Here are some of the Singapore-inspired card games we spotted:

There is also a Singapore Comics Showcase here, which features rare and important works from Singapore's comic scene.

The comics were curated by Johnny Lau, who created the iconic "Mr Kiasu" comic series.

This is not the first time NLB has had a pop-up library.

NLB opened a self-service Japanese manga library pop-up at City Square Mall in 2023.

There are also pop-up comics libraries at Anchorpoint Mall and West Coast Community Centre.

A recently opened pop-up library at Tampines Changkat Community Club has a sci-fi and fantasy theme, which will open till Feb. 22, 2026.

Comics and Games Library

Punggol Coast Mall, Tower 7, 88 Punggol Way, #01-140 Singapore 829913

Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm

Top image by Megan Michael.