Generations of Singaporeans have used the library as a source of knowledge, learning or simply a place to nurture their love of reading. While the library could mean different things to different times, there is a common underlying thread in that the library is a spark to imagination and opens up possibilities and brings about life-changing transformations.
In July 2005, the National Library Board (NLB) unveiled its strategic direction for the next five years – Library 2010 (L2010) – to address the needs of Singaporeans in the new social and economic landscape. The goal of L2010 is to provide Singaporeans with a world-class library system that brings the world's knowledge to Singapore and make it available to all.
This set of stamps commemorates the knowledge framework formed by the two main thrusts of L2010 "Libraries for life, Knowledge for Success" and NLB's vision to be "an inspiring beacon of lifelong learning, bringing knowledge alive, sparking imagination and creating possibility for a vibrant and creative Singapore."
Date of issue: 12 November 2007
