Library services for young adults

Welcome to your local library

You can:

• Borrow books
• Hire CDs and DVDs
• Surf the net
• Email
• Type up your homework
• Do research
• Read magazines
• Meet friends

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Borrowing

If you are under 15 you will need the consent of your parent/carer to join the library.

Teenage (13-15)

• You may borrow a maximum of 20 items including junior and adult books and up to 8 DVDs and 2 console games.
• You pay no overdue charges although postage is charged for sending reminders.
• You pay hire charges for CDs and DVDs (including repeat hire charges for audio-visual* material returned late).

Young Adults (16 - 17)

• You may borrow a maximum of 20 items including 8 DVDs and 2 console games.
• You pay no overdue charges although postage is charged for sending reminders.
• You pay hire charges for CDs and DVDs (including repeat hire charges for audio-visual* material returned late).

Once you reach the age of 18 you can apply for an adult ticket.

*An audio-visual item is a CD, DVD, video or spoken word CD /cassette.

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Online Library Catalogue

The online catalogue can help you find material held by Bristol Libraries.You can also look up your current loans, and check any outstanding reservations and charges.

Can't find what you want? Then fill in our stock suggestion form.

What shall I read next? Stuck for ideas? Try this web site - Cool reads.

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Computers

Your membership enables you to use the Internet in Bristol public libraries with a lower level of filtering in place. In order to surf safely we ask that you follow these simple guidelines:

• Do not give out personal details such as name, address, phone number or school and do not send photographs on-line.
• Never agree to get together with someone met on-line without your parents' knowledge and agreement.
• Tell Library staff immediately if you come across information or images that make you feel uncomfortable or bother you.
• Never respond to messages that are offensive or inappropriate. You are not to blame for receiving them.
• Remember that library staff are here to help you to get the best out of the Internet and stay safe.

There are several websites with further information to help you keep safe.

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Homework support

All libraries have books and online resources to help you research your homework. You can book a free computer to type up your essays or just use the library as a quiet space to work.

We have compiled a list of websites that you may find helpful.

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Behaviour

Libraries are used by people of all ages for many different purposes and we should all be able to expect courtesy and consideration from others. By respecting each other we can all have what we need from our libraries.

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