Teens and Young Adults

Our libraries have dedicated spaces both for socialising and study and we want you to use them! Long gone are the days of strict librarians trying to ‘shsshh’ your every word. We will respect you and enjoy having you use our buildings, whether it is for meeting friends, using library resources, or studying.

Work experience placements in the library are available for students in full time education and studying for a further or higher education qualification where practical experience is required.

Find out more about Work Experience

Study Pods

If you would like to book private study space for a small number of people, you may like to consider one of our study pods. Study pods are free to use by library members for 2 hours at a time. To book a space you need to be member of the library.

Please note: Study spaces are only available during library opening hours.

Click here to book a pod

Need more space? Check out our meeting rooms, suitable for large groups.

Click here for information about our meeting rooms

Online Reference Library

Visit our Online reference site for access to Oxford dictionaries, Encyclopedia Britannica, Times Digital Archive and Sunday Times Digital Archive, Illustrated London News, and more.

eRefence Library

Scanning, printing and photocopying

A4 printing and photocopying is available in all libraries.
A3 printing is available in some libraries.

There is normally a charge to print or photocopy. You can pay by cash or card, or via your online account.

All our libraries have free scanning facilities. Due to limited availability, we advise you to book the computer with the scanner in advance.

More information about printing and photocopying in the libraries

eLibrary

There is a range of eBooks, eAudiobook, eMagazines, and eNewspapers available via your smartphone or tablet.

Discover our eLibrary apps to browse and borrow titles for use anywhere and everywhere.

Find out more about the free eBooks , eMagazines and eAudiobooks you can download to your device for free

Computers & WiFi

All our libraries have free computer use and free access to Wi-Fi for use with your own devices. You will need to use your library card number and PIN to access these resources.

When using a library computer you must agree to our acceptable use policy. If you are under the age of 16 you will need written permission from a parent or carer to use the library computers.

• Book by phone by phoning 0345 6080196.
• Book online via our booking portal

More information about computers and internet in libraries