Friends
Open to coffee chat
About just finished a Singapore novel, let's talk
Book lovers
Find reading buddies and book club kaki in Singapore
Reading is solitary, but talking about a book is better with someone else. Post a card on Now I'm Open for a book chat, a library session or a bookshop crawl, and meet readers nearby.
Post your first cardHow it works
Free · 18+ · Area only, never your exact spot
Why it works
- Name the book or genre in your topic so the right readers say I'm in.
- Start small: one coffee chat can grow into a regular club.
- Area-based cards help you find readers near your library.
- Free, and you choose who joins.
Cards you could post
Examples to start from. Change the details to suit you.
Friends
Open to explore the city
About indie bookshop crawl in Tanjong Pagar
Friends
Open to study session
About silent reading hour, then coffee
Ideas
Open to brainstorm
About starting a monthly book club
Date
Open to coffee chat
About swap a favourite book over coffee
Good places to meet
- Central Public Library: Basement of the National Library Building, near Bugis MRT. Open 10am to 9pm, closed on public holidays.
- Littered with Books: Independent bookshop on Duxton Road, near Tanjong Pagar MRT.
- Grassroots Book Room: Independent bookshop on Bukit Pasoh Road, a short walk from Outram Park MRT.
- City Book Room: Independent bookshop on Joo Chiat Road, good for a Katong afternoon.
- Basheer Graphic Books: Art and design bookshop in Bras Basah Complex, near Bras Basah MRT.
Tips
- NLB runs free and registered book clubs at public libraries in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil. Check GoLibrary for dates.
- NLB also publishes a free Book Club Guide if you want to start your own group.
- Singapore's first Indie Bookshop Day ran from 2 to 4 October 2026 across 20 shops, with walking crawls in Chinatown, Katong and Bras Basah.
- Note that library@orchard is closed for renovation. Central Public Library is the nearest alternative.
- Meet in a library cafe or bookshop for the first chat. It is public, and the books give you plenty to talk about.
Questions
Do we all need to read the same book?
Not at first. A first meet-up can be a simple swap of what you are reading. Pick a shared book once you know what everyone enjoys.
Can I start a book club through the app?
Yes. Post an Ideas card about starting a club, meet the people who say I'm in, and agree a book and a monthly time.
Where is a good place to meet?
Libraries, bookshop cafes and quiet coffee shops work well. They are public, and easy to leave if the chat runs its course.
Related guides
Sources
- NLB Reading Nation: Book clubs
- NLB: Central Public Library
- Seth Lui: Best indie bookstores in Singapore
- Little Big Red Dot: Singapore Indie Bookshop Day 2026
- NLB: Orchard Library
Checked October 2026. Opening hours and rules change, so check before you go.