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Young adults
Libraries have
much to offer young adults in a friendly and safe
environment.
Reading
Medway Libraries hold collections of books aimed at young adults
in all 16
libraries. These collections are regularly updated to include
the latest titles. To find out what is available, visit the
online catalogue.
As well as popular fiction titles, these collections include
audio books on CD and pre-loaded MP3 player, large print and
Barrington
Stoke titles.
All Medway Libraries members have free access to downloadable
eBooks including
many young adult titles.
Popular magazines and journals are available to read in some
libraries. These include Empire, Total Film, NME, Metal
Hammer, Mojo, Kerrang, Top Gear, PlayStation and
FourFourTwo.
Homework and study
Medway Libraries' non-fiction collections include revision and
study guides for most subjects. The online resources page
includes a number of resources designed to help with homework and
study.
Strood and
Hempstead
libraries have Homework Clubs and library staff are specially
trained to help with homework enquiries in all libraries.
Library cards
It is free to get a library card and you can borrow up to
30 books.
If you visit with a parent or carer and ask them to bring
address identification with them you can get a full card allowing
you to borrow up to 30 items including books, films on DVD
or Blu Ray and console games. With a full card and
parental permission you can also access the internet and Microsoft
Office applications for free in the library.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Skills or volunteering placements are available for the
volunteering or skills strands of the Duke of Edinburgh
Award.
Skills
This covers all aspects of library work.
Volunteering
This involves supporting people in the library, examples
might include assisting at a homework, craft or reading
club.
Summer Reading Challenge Volunteers
Placements are also available during the summer holidays for
volunteers to support the Summer Reading Challenge. If you are interested
in applying, complete the Young Peoples Volunteer
Application Form (pdf 20KB). To download a pdf you
will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have it on your
computer, please use our advice page.
Staying up to date
Information on your local area, clubs and societies, colleges
and universities and much more is available from your local
library. You can also follow Medway Libraries on Facebook and
Twitter.
Events and activities run in all Medway Libraries. Visit
What's
On to discover what, where and when events are running near
you.
Library links,
Medway Libraries' subject guide to the internet, offers links to
WebPages designed to help with many life situations as
well as study and leisure interests. These links are checked by a
librarian to ensure they carry accurate and current
information.
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