NLB collaborates with Frasers Centerpoint Trust to launch The HomePage
On 22 Oct, the National Library and Archives Board (NLB) announced The HomePage @ Causeway Point, a local social and reading destination.
The initiative aims to “bring together reading, community and social experiences in an engaging space for visitors of all ages.”
This marks a collaboration with Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT), Singapore’s largest suburban retail mall owner.
The HomePage will be based at FCT’s flagship mall, Causeway Point, set to open in 2028.
Frasers Property Singapore (FPS) is a business unit of multinational property company Frasers Property Limited.
It holds nine retail assets and one commercial property under FCT.
Under their joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), FCT and NLB will work together to plan, design, and implement the public space.
This includes its literary collections, community programmes and visitor experiences.
NLB stated that the partnership aligns with FPS’s values of “enabling opportunity and building inclusive communities, by activating shared spaces and making books more accessible to all.”
Source: FCT via Business Times
Warm and cozy space, architecture inspired by local history
The HomePage will span a whopping 32,000 square feet across a triple-volume space. It will occupy the mall’s sixth and seventh floors.
According to NLB, The HomePage’s design will feel like a second home and invite visitors to unwind.
Mr Richard Ng, Chief Executive Officer of the Manager of FCT, said: “Whether visitors are reading, enjoying a meal, attending a film screening or spending time with family and friends, we want this to be a place where people feel welcome to stay, connect and return to.”
Another key feature of the design is its homage to Singapore’s rich heritage. Various elements of The HomePage draw direct inspiration from local architectural and cultural touchpoints.
For example, a triple-volume book wall called The Story Spine will be installed at the Level Five entrance. It will have a gradient design that recalls the modular forms of HDB architecture.
Another feature will be The Red Brick, a space that incorporates masonry inspired by the former National Library building at Stamford Road.
The result is a space that feels both familiar and fresh, bringing people of different backgrounds and generations together in the same story.
Source: FCT via ByKido
Source: FCT via ByKido
Extensive showcase of local literature across three floors
The HomePage will also be an accessible entry point for anyone curious about reading.
This aligns with NLB’s ongoing ReadSG initiative, a nationwide campaign launched in September during National Reading Month to develop a shared reading culture.
The hub will house one of Singapore’s largest public collections of pre-loved books, sourced from NLB’s libraries in all four national languages. NLB chose pre-loved books to promote more sustainable ways of engaging with the literary scene.
Visitors can browse the books at their leisure and take them home without borrowing. They can share books they enjoy with others.
It will also showcase a diverse range of Sing Lit titles from local authors, curated by NLB in collaboration with the National Arts Council (NAC). There are also plans to host thematic exhibitions and programmes in the space.
NLB Chief Executive Officer Ms Melissa Tam called the HomePage a milestone in ongoing efforts to cultivate reading habits among Singaporeans. She stressed the importance of spotlighting local stories in the community hub.
She emphasised the importance of spotlighting local stories in the community hub.
By making reading more accessible and creating new opportunities for readers to discover Sing Lit and local authors, we hope to encourage more Singaporeans to embrace reading as a lifelong habit and connect more deeply with our shared heritage and identity.
Beyond community reading, The HomePage envisions itself as a vibrant social hub for Singaporeans and tourists alike.
Visitors can eat and drink while browsing the book collection and take part in interactive experiences.
Amenities such as children’s play zones are also available for families.
The hub will also offer a purpose-built indoor theatre and screening space for film screenings, author talks, storytelling sessions, and cultural programmes.
Plans for urban and literary development
The HomePage emerges from a longstanding collaboration between FCT and NLB to bring reading closer to the local community.
FCT’s malls house several local libraries, including Yishun Library at Northpoint City, Serangoon Library at NEX and Cheng San Library at Hougang Mall.
It is also part of a broader plan to transform the mall for its upcoming Asset Enhancement Initiative (AEI).
The AEI is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2027 and finish by the end of 2029.
Causeway Point will expand to over 425,000 square feet. It will host nearly 250 stores, from fashion and beauty retail to dining.
Each level will be curated into a dedicated lifestyle zone, with upgraded facilities and community spaces.
Located in northern Singapore, the transformation of Causeway Point will support the region’s growth as a major residential and commercial hub.
The area is set to add over 50,000 homes. Woodlands Regional Centre is expected to support over 100,000 jobs for residents.
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