--- title: Book Vending Machine Introduced In Singapore description: Book Vending Machine Introduced In Singapore image: https://blog.vendinggroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/vend.jpg --- [![logo.png](https://blog.vendinggroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/site/logo/logo.png?width=80&height=65&name=logo.png "logo.png")](https://www.vendinggroup.com) [** ** ](https://twitter.com/Vending_Group) [** ** ](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vending-Group/174125279274403) [** ** ](https://plus.google.com/103512082635347214863) [Customer Service](https://www.vendinggroup.com/industry-leading-customer-service) ### *Office Vending Services | Beverage & Snack Machines* view our [service areas](https://www.vendinggroup.com/service-areas) - [Services](https://www.vendinggroup.com/soda-and-snack-vending-machines) - [Beverage & Snack Vending](https://www.vendinggroup.com/soda-and-snack-vending-machines) - [Healthy Vending](https://www.vendinggroup.com/fresh-healthy-vending) - [Coffee Services](https://www.vendinggroup.com/coffee-services) - [Vending Management](https://www.vendinggroup.com/national-vending-management-services) - [Micro Markets](https://www.vendinggroup.com/micro-markets) - [Pantry Delivery](https://www.vendinggroup.com/pantry-delivery) - [Vended Laundry](https://www.vendinggroup.com/vended-laundry) - [Stockwell](https://www.vendinggroup.com/stockwell) - [Office Water Solutions](https://www.vendinggroup.com/office-water-solutions) - [Massage Chair Vending](https://get.vendinggroup.com/vending-massage-chair) - [Coke Machines](https://www.vendinggroup.com/coke-machines) - [Pepsi Machines](https://www.vendinggroup.com/pepsi-machines) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.vendinggroup.com) - [What is Vending Management?](https://www.vendinggroup.com/vending-management) - [Full-Service Vending Machines](https://www.vendinggroup.com/full-service-vending-machines) - [Vending Machine Size Guide](https://www.vendinggroup.com/coca-cola-vending-machine-size-guide) - [Customer Service](https://www.vendinggroup.com/industry-leading-customer-service) - Flavor Choices - [Coke Machine Flavors](https://www.vendinggroup.com/coke-machine-flavors) - [Pepsi Machine Flavors](https://www.vendinggroup.com/pepsi-machine-flavors) # Learning ## Book Vending Machine Introduced In Singapore [fa icon="clock-o"] Jun 2, 2016, 8:00:00 PM [fa icon="user"] [Vending Group](https://blog.vendinggroup.com/author/vending-group) Hungry for knowledge? Grab a book! BooksActually, a local independent bookstore in Singapore, has [unveiled two vending machines that dispense books](http://mashable.com/2016/06/03/singapore-book-vending-machines/#xunINZliw8qD). Each machine holds up to 150 books, and they're now operational at the National Museum of Singapore and Singapore Visitor Centre. While the idea is [nothing new](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-geoghegan/book-vending-machines_b_2945364.html), it's surely something any book lover will be happy to see.  ![Book Vending Machine](https://blog.vendinggroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/vend.jpg) [![Vending Group Big banner](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2491373/interactive-190905690186.png) ](https://blog.vendinggroup.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJt8WSYJc8HytVEXS5MADKMa8hUvO3Ln66zGOsXYw4Pdf5I8ci8wPpMsoC%2Bqxi%2FbCR5eHSxwj5Lip33S1KWI1Et3zzVg%2FbVZXyAZ2B%2FP7y853YhbE13zsy6pFk7o%2FvJlepEjMMkcJKkqunetCFdzaRxeD%2Bqg2QdYgEa1d23%2FusjQnb4Ew0mCg8YDho6ZhNW5tUO5UvC9TwzOJ2oPojujA%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=190905690186&portalId=2491373) ## Frequently Asked Questions About Book Vending Machines ### What is a book vending machine? A book vending machine is a device that dispenses books to users, similar to how traditional vending machines dispense snacks or drinks. It allows people to conveniently access books in public locations. ### Where are the book vending machines introduced in Singapore located? The book vending machines in Singapore are located at the National Museum of Singapore and the Singapore Visitor Centre. ### How many books can each vending machine hold? Each book vending machine can hold up to 150 books, providing a variety of reading options for visitors. ### Who introduced the book vending machines in Singapore? The book vending machines were introduced by BooksActually, a local independent bookstore in Singapore. ### Is the concept of book vending machines new? The idea of book vending machines is not new, but it remains a novel and exciting concept for book lovers to access books in a unique way. ### Why might book lovers be happy to see book vending machines? 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