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Published: 21 October 2015

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The Tanglin Club is justly proud of its Library which stocks over 20,000 books (12,000 in the Main Library and 8,000 in the Junior Library). 

It has an excellent selection of fiction and non-fiction titles ranging from the latest crime and thrillers, general fiction, romance and contemporary novels to cookery books, history, politics, current affairs and biographies. It also has a good range of travel guides. Approximately 80 new books are added each month.

Borrowing Books

You may borrow books in person from the Main Library or reserve them by telephone or email. Each member may borrow a maximum of six (6) books from the Main Library and six (6) books from the Junior Library for a period of three (3) weeks. You may renew your books a maximum of three (3) times with the exception for travel guides by phone to +65 6622 0494 / 0495 or email library@tanglinclub.org. Please return the books via the bookdrop located at the lift lobby or in person at the Library.

Borrowing Books Online

To access our Library Catalog, please click here.

Login with your Membership ID and password. If you are unable to login or need help resetting your password, please email library@tanglinclub.org

Book Fine Charges

Please be advised that starting in September 2024, the library will be enforcing a book fine policy as per our by-laws:
Book Retention Period: 
• Books may be borrowed for twenty-one (21) days.
• A reminder notice will be sent to Members upon the expiry of this period.
• If the book(s) are not returned within four (4) days following the notice, Members will incur a fine of 25 cents per day for each additional day the book(s) are retained.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to these guidelines to ensure fair access to our collection for all Members.

Library Assistance

Need help on Library matters? Like renewing a book, or finding out about a book's availability? For convenience, you may email library@tanglinclub.org

Information

Please note that we currently have no facilities available for online bookings and reservations. For reservations of Books, please contact the Librarian, via phone at +65 6622 0494 / 0495 or email library@tanglinclub.org

Operating Hours

Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 7.00pm

Saturdays & Sundays: 9.00am to 6.00pm

Public Holidays: 9.00am to 2.00pm

Bye-Laws 21 & 24

Junior Library

(a) Hours of Opening: 

(i) Operating hours, as determined by management from time to time, will be posted outside the Junior Library and on the Club's website.
(ii) No one (adults and children) visiting the library may wear footwear and wet bathing suits. If in dry bathing suits, they should wear a shirt or jacket over it. No food, drinks, bags or satchels are allowed in the Library.
(iii) Children may sit and read in the Library during operation hours but they must be quiet and well behaved. 

(b) Books in the Children's Library:

(i) Children may join the Junior Library and borrow six (6) books at a time. They may keep them for a maximum of three (3) weeks. At the expiry of this period, a notice shall be sent to parents, and unless the books are returned to the Club within four (4) days, members shall be liable to a fine of 25 cents for each book for every additional day for which the book is retained. A fine will be levied on books that are damaged or lost which will be charged to the parent's Club account. A damaged or lost book shall be paid for by the parent.
(ii) Books may be renewed for a further period or periods subject to the time limit given in the regulations and provided that they are not reserved by any other member.
(iii) Members may reserve books. When a reserved book becomes available, members will be notified by telephone or email and must be claimed within three (3) days of notification.
(iv) Unless members have returned or replaced any book that has been borrowed for 90 days or more, member will not be eligible to borrow any more books.
(v) No smoking is permitted in the library.
(vi) Absence of a reminder is not a valid reason for a waiver of fines. 

(c) DVDs in the Junior Library

(i) DVDs may be borrowed by Members of the Movie Club and details are posted on the Notice Board in the library by the Movie Club. 

Main Library

(a) Hours of Opening:

(i) Operating Hours, as determined by management from time to time, will be posted outside the Main Library and on the Club's website.
(ii) Members shall be entitled to take out six (6) books at at time.
(iii) Members shall be responsible for borrowed books.
(iv) Books shall not be retained for more than twenty-one (21) days. At the expiry of this period a notice shall be sent to members, and unless the book or books are returned to the Club within four (4) days, members shall be liable to a fine of 25 cents for each book for every additional day for which the book is retained.
(v) A Member who fails to return a book or books within one month or loses or seriously damages a book or books shall be liable for the cost of replacement plus administrative charges if appropriate, or $60.00 per book if the book is no longer available.
(vi) Members shall return books to the Club and must not lend them to other members or non-members.
(vii) Books may be renewed for a further period or periods subject to the time limit given in the regulations and provided that they are not reserved by any other member.
(viii) Members may reserve books. When a reserved book becomes available, members will be notified by telephone or email and must be claimed within three (3) days of notification.
(ix) Unless a member has returned or replaced any book that has been borrowed for 90 days or more, member will not be eligible to borrow any more books.
(x) No smoking is permitted in the library.
(xi) Absence of a reminder is not a valid reason for a waiver of fines. 

(b) DVDs in the Main Library

(i) DVDs may be borrowed by members of the DVD Section and the details are posted  on the Notice Board in the Library by the DVD Section Sub-Committee.

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Written by Super User

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Published: 21 October 2015

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Freshly renovated, the Junior Library carries a range of books for our younger readers to enjoy in a cosy atmosphere.

Borrowing Books Online

To access our Library Catalog, click here

Information

For assistance, please contact the Librarian, by phone to +65 6622 0494 / 0495 or email library@tanglinclub.org

Operating Hours

Mondays to Fridays: 11.00am to 7.00pm

Weekends and Public Holidays: 10.00am to 6.00pm

Bye-Laws 21 & 24

Junior Library

(a) Hours of Opening: 

(i) Operating hours, as determined by management from time to time, will be posted outside the Junior Library and on the Club's website.
(ii) No one (adults and children) visiting the library may wear footwear and wet bathing suits. If in dry bathing suits, they should wear a shirt or jacket over it. No food, drinks, bags or satchels are allowed in the Library.
(iii) Children may sit and read in the Library during operation hours but they must be quiet and well behaved. 

(b) Books in the Junior Library:

(i) Children may join the Junior Library and borrow six (6) books at a time. They may keep them for a maximum of three (3) weeks. At the expiry of this period, a notice shall be sent to parents, and unless the books are returned to the Club within four (4) days, members shall be liable to a fine of 25 cents for each book for every additional day for which the book is retained. A fine will be levied on books that are damaged or lost which will be charged to the parent's Club account. A damaged or lost book shall be paid for by the parent.
(ii) Books may be renewed for a further period or periods subject to the time limit given in the regulations and provided that they are not reserved by any other member.
(iii) Members may reserve books. When a reserved book becomes available, members will be notified by telephone or email and must be claimed within three (3) days of notification.
(iv) Unless members have returned or replaced any book that has been borrowed for 90 days or more, member will not be eligible to borrow any more books.
(v) No smoking is permitted in the library.
(vi) Absence of a reminder is not a valid reason for a waiver of fines. 

(c) DVDs in the Junior Library

(i) DVDs may be borrowed by Members of the Movie Club and details are posted on the Notice Board in the library by the Movie Club. 

Main Library

(a) Hours of Opening:

(i) Operating Hours, as determined by management from time to time, will be posted outside the Main Library and on the Club's website.
(ii) Members shall be entitled to take out six (6) books at at time.
(iii) Members shall be responsible for borrowed books.
(iv) Books shall not be retained for more than twenty-one (21) days. At the expiry of this period a notice shall be sent to members, and unless the book or books are returned to the Club within four (4) days, members shall be liable to a fine of 25 cents for each book for every additional day for which the book is retained.
(v) A Member who fails to return a book or books within one month or loses or seriously damages a book or books shall be liable for the cost of replacement plus administrative charges if appropriate, or $60.00 per book if the book is no longer available.
(vi) Members shall return books to the Club and must not lend them to other members or non-members.
(vii) Books may be renewed for a further period or periods subject to the time limit given in the regulations and provided that they are not reserved by any other member.
(viii) Members may reserve books. When a reserved book becomes available, members will be notified by telephone or email and must be claimed within three (3) days of notification.
(ix) Unless a member has returned or replaced any book that has been borrowed for 90 days or more, member will not be eligible to borrow any more books.
(x) No smoking is permitted in the library.
(xi) Absence of a reminder is not a valid reason for a waiver of fines. 

(b) DVDs in the Main Library

(i) DVDs may be borrowed by members of the DVD Section and the details are posted  on the Notice Board in the Library by the DVD Section Sub-Committee.

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Written by Super User

Category: Facilities

Published: 21 October 2015

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The Movie Section has the largest collection of DVDs of any private club in Singapore. Currently, we have over 8,000 DVDs and we add about 20 new DVDs every month. We mainly buy popular, newly released titles – Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime, Comedy, Suspense/Thriller and TV Series from Amazon (US). These DVDs are classified and approved by IMDA.

The Movie Section organises exciting movies events and movie screenings. These additional screenings enhance the entertainment experience exclusively for the Movie Section Members.

DVD Catalogue

To view the catalogue, please click here.

Information

For assistance, please contact the Librarian, by phone at +65 6622 0494 / 0495.

Operating Hours

Main Library

Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 7.00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Public Holidays: 9.00am to 2.00pm 

Junior Library

Monday to Friday: 11.00am to 7.00pm
Weekends: 10.00am to 6.00pm
Public Holidays: 10.00am to 6.00pm

Regulations

Borrowing DVDs

You may borrow six DVDs at a time for one week.

Returning DVDs

DVDs should be returned to the Main Library or Junior Library. If the Library is closed, you may return them at the Front Desk in the Main Lobby.

Renewing Loans

You may renew your DVD loan by sending an email to the Library, providing the DVD has not been reserved by another member.

Reservations

You may reserve three DVDs at a time by sending an email to the Library or in person at the Library Counter. You will be notified by telephone or email when the DVD is ready for collection and you should collect it within three days.

Suggestions

Suggestions for new DVDs are always welcome. There are Suggestion Books in the Main Library and Junior Library or you may send an email to the Library.

Catalogue - User Guide

If you are unfamiliar with OPAC, you may access the user guide by clicking here. 

New DVDs

Each month, a list of new DVD releases is published in the Club's magazine. The list is also emailed to all Movie Section Members.

Email e-Newsletter

To stay informed, you may sign up for our e-Newsletter on the registration form or by giving your details to the Library staff. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Children

Children whose parents are Members of the DVD Section may borrow DVDs from the Junior Library within the overall limit of six DVDs per Member.

Children may renew a DVD for another week provided it has not been reserved by another member.

Children may reserve DVDs at the Junior Library Counter. Parents will be notified by telephone or email when the DVD is ready for collection and Members should collect it within three days.

Fines & Penalties

Reminders are sent by email before the due date of return.

The fine for late returns is $0.25 per day and up to $60 for a DVD that is lost or damaged.

It shall be assumed that the last borrower was responsible for any loss or damage.

Borrowing privileges will be suspended if any DVD that has been borrowed for 90 days or more has not been returned.

Absence of a reminder is not a valid reason for a waiver of fines.

Join the Movie Section

To join the Movie Section, please complete a registration form available at the Main Library or Junior Library. The minimum period of membership is six months, after which one month's notice is required if you wish to resign.