Big Book Giveaway at the National Library Building

ICYMI, the National Library Board (NLB) recently launched ReadSG, a new nationwide reading movement encouraging everyone to spend just 15 minutes a day reading. One of its highlights is a gamified reading challenge where participants can earn rewards by logging their reading sessions.

But if you prefer filling your bookshelf over filling up an app, here’s another reason to get excited. NLB’s Big Book Giveaway is making its return on 19th and 20th September 2026, giving bookworms the chance to bring home pre-loved books for free. While full details have yet to be announced, here’s everything we know so far about this year’s edition.

What is the Big Book Giveaway all about?

Image adapted from: Public Libraries Singapore via Facebook

It’s an annual event aimed at giving pre-loved library books a second lease of life while encouraging more people in Singapore to pick up the reading habit.

Visitors can bring home books for free, with a wide selection spanning genres like fantasy, mystery, and adult non-fiction. There’ll also be Mother Tongue titles for both adults and children, and all of the books are categorised by genre to make browsing...