Teens' Area
Teens and Young Adults
Our libraries have dedicated spaces both for socialising and study and we want you to use them!

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
We offer dedicated spaces for socialising and studying. Our libraries have study spaces, privacy pods, and meeting rooms. Available for use either in collaboration or alone.
Click here to find out more

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.
eReference 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