Library services for young adults

Are you aged between 12 and 15? Then check out the libraries in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

books
DVDs, CDs and magazines
computers
study support
links

Books

Young adults do not pay fines on books returned late.

Young adult Collections

There is a great selection of your favourite authors and series, including Stephenie Meyer Louise Rennison and Manga. You can also find study guides for Key Stage 3 and 4 GCSE and A Level, plus information on practically anything you might want to find out about. If you cannot find the books you need, let us know. We would also like to hear your comments about the library and what we provide for you so please let us know. There are forms in the library or you can just tell us.

Adult books

With your library card, you can borrow from the full range of books in the adult and children's Libraries. You do not pay fines if they are returned late. You can borrow novels, information books or graphic novels. If you cannot find the book you want, ask the library staff.

DVDs, CDs and magazines

young adults pay a reduced charge when borrowing CDs and language courses
there are over 46,000 CDs in the libraries
DVDs can be borrowed from every library - there are films, TV shows and language courses (some have age restrictions - ask the staff for details)
you can find stories and plays to listen to - look out for titles on your reading lists
every library has magazines and newspapers to read in the library

Computers

Every library has a computer for 12 to 15 year olds in the adult library. You can book it for one hour per day. Use it to search the internet, play computer games or to complete assignments.

Study Support

There are books to help you study, revise and complete assignments. Some libraries have separate sections for Study Guides. Brompton Library has a separate Study Support Centre with 14 computers and staff to help you. See Learning Support.

Central Library and Chelsea Library have separate Reference Libraries which you are welcome to use.

We also provide access to a wide range of omline reference materials such as the Britannica Student Encyclopaedia, News UK and the Oxford English Dictionary. Check our Reference and Information page.

Meetings, Events and Exhibitions

Goalden Goals, 28 July 2009
Abstract: Table football event.
Fantasy Photography Course, 30 July 2009 to 13 August 2009
Abstract: Aged 11-14? There are 12 places for this brilliant opportunity to develop your photography skills. All equipment is provided. This has been a very popular course in the past, so sign up quickly to be sure of a place.
High School Magazine, 3 August 2009
Abstract: An exciting chance to be an editor for a day.

Related Information

Britannica Student Encyclopaedia

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