libraryesplanade to close on June 30, collections and programmes to move to National Library Building
The library@esplanade will close on June 30, with the current premises to be converted into arts and commercial spaces.
“The move will enable NLB to centralise the performing arts collections, services and programmes, alongside other existing arts resources at the National Library,” NLB said in a statement. NLB chief executive officer Ng Cher Pong said:"While we are sad to leave the Esplanade, we are excited by the opportunities of creating a new, consolidated arts resource right in the heart of the Civic District
Part of the space will be converted into an office space for the Singapore Symphony Group, which manages the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and its affiliated performing groups.
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