Discover Hidden Gems Of History, Stories, Good Eats And More With The Launch Of Glue: Curiocity | Featuring Two New Showcases At Jurong Regional Library & library@harbourfront

The Glue:Curiocity showcases will be at Jurong Regional Library and library@harbourfront till 28 March 2024, where patrons can explore the rich heritage of Jurong and Harbourfront.

Venue: Jurong Regional Library & library@harbourfront
Date: now to 28 Mar 2024

Glue:Curiocity

Explore and discover hidden gems of history, stories, and even good eats of Jurong and Harbourfront with Glue: Curiocity. Through this new interactive tech prototype, users can discover more about the places they live, work or play in, as it draws from the rich resources of the National Library and National Archives of Singapore. The prototype has been co-developed by the National Library Board (NLB) and Open Government Products (OGP).

The Glue:Curiocity showcases will be at Jurong Regional Library and library@harbourfront till 28 March 2024, where patrons can explore the rich heritage of Jurong and Harbourfront. Here's taking a closer look at some of the key highlights that you can look forward to:

Touchscreen Displays With Interactive Maps & Quizzes

Visitors can explore location-specific content from the National Library, National Archives of Singapore, and other sources.

• Jurong Regional Library

Visitors can discover stories of the Jurong area, and explore its evolution from an industrial area to a bustling hub of community, commercial and recreational activity.

• library@harbourfront

Visitors can learn more about the development of the Harbourfront and the wider Telok Blangah area.

Personalised Trails

Photo Credits: National Library Board

Build a personalised trail to explore location-specific content from the National Library, National Archives of Singapore, and other sources. Explore and learn about places of interest on the interactive maps, and even locate the still-existing places via Google Maps on the personalised trail to visit later. Get a customised itinerary based on the places of interest explored, which can be scanned via QR codes and viewed on mobile devices. 

Food Finds

Glue: Curiocity will also show where you can find some of the good eats around Jurong and Harbourfront.

Glue: Curiocity Mobile Version

In addition to the showcases, the mobile prototype of Glue: Curiocity will be available from March 2024. The mobile version will provide users with a personalised digital experience to continue exploring Jurong and Harbourfront conveniently and while on the go. More details will be shared closer to date.