It opened on 1 September 2006 by Deputy Prime Minister, Wong Kan Seng.

Plans for the library commenced in 2002, and construction took place from 2003 to 2006 at a cost of about S$10 million.

The design of the library won a number of awards for its architecture, locally and internationally.

The library is also a short walk away from the Bishan MRT station.

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