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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 21, 2016
  • June 28, 2026

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Access a vast collection of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers. Borrow physical items, take online courses, and manage your library account and family's accounts easily. Discover new digital resources and log in securely with QR Login.

Read ebooks and audiobooks
Access eMagazines and eNewspapers
Take online courses
Borrow physical library items
Manage library accounts
QR Login for easy sign-in
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What's New in NLB Mobile

4.7.2

June 28, 2026

Bug fixes and stability improvements

User reviews

Filter Favourites by Location

Desperately need the function to filter the Favourite List by available library! It would make it much easier to check if any of my favourite titles are available at my neighbourhood library! Or if several of them are available at a library further down , it would be worth to make the trip! (Click Helpful if you think the same!)
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Honestly i love this app so much!

They provide really good new recommendations and prompts! and the system is updated real time and i was so impressed when using it to check on the availability of the books! the interface design is also really pleasant on the eyes and easy to navigate which just motivates me to visit the local libraries more often!! thank you for this app and really good job to NLB!
-17 year old singaporean student
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Irritating Ad Links

Latest update of ad links is frustrating. Whenever i click the arrow to get past the ad to next page, it somehow still goes to the ad. Results in often accidentally getting out of the newspaper app onto the main newspaper page. Don feel like reading anymore.

Reservation Process : Don’t fix what wasn’t broken

The previous system was far more streamlined. The current app's main issue is that reservation and collection details are completely decoupled and missing from the main interface, making tracking unreliable.
1. Inconsistent Tracking: Collection location/method is unclear (inconsistent handover between lockers and NLB staff).
2. Unclear Locker Emails: Emails for locker collection come from an external vendor and do not include the book title, causing significant confusion when multiple items are reserved.
3. Redundant Borrowing: Collection via staff requires a second, redundant borrowing step even after the item is reserved.
Please centralize and clearly display all collection details (including the book title) within the app for every reservation and eliminate the unnecessary re-borrowing step to improve the user experience.
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Can’t access overseas even with VPN

I’m overseas and cannot use the app. I’m using VPN set to Singapore which used to work. This is the message : “We are facing some technical issue. Please try again”

I used to be able to access the app even when overseas. Books reserved previously and becoming available have no problems uploading to Libby though.

Tried the NLB webpage to see if someone could help and kept getting a 403 error message
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FAQ

What can I do with the NLB Mobile app?

The NLB Mobile app allows you to read ebooks and listen to audiobooks, access eMagazines and eNewspapers, and take online courses. You can also borrow physical library items, manage your library account and your family's accounts, and use QR Login to easily sign in to their websites.

Is the NLB Mobile app free to use?

Yes, the NLB Mobile app is completely free to use. It is brought to you by the National Library Board, a Singapore Government Agency, and does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

What kind of content is available on NLB Mobile?

The app provides access to a wide range of digital content including ebooks, audiobooks, current eMagazines, and eNewspapers. Additionally, users can access online courses and discover new digital resources.

Can I manage multiple library accounts?

Yes, the NLB Mobile app allows you to manage your personal library account as well as your family's accounts. This makes it convenient to keep track of borrowing and other library-related activities for multiple users.

How do I borrow physical library items with the app?

You can use your mobile device through the NLB Mobile app to borrow physical library items. The app facilitates this process, allowing for a convenient way to check out books and other materials from the library.