What's in Libraries for Young People?
Surf the net, borrow magazines on football, music and fashion, make new friends at a reading group, type up your essay or get help with your studies. You can even borrow CDs from some libraries (for a small charge). Find out how to join the library. It's quick and easy.
Meet our Young Poet Laureate
Claire Guest is the Young Poet Laureate for Birmingham, 2012-2013.
17 year old Claire, from Sutton Grammar School for Girls will be writing and performing poems throughout the year. Find out more about Claire and read some of her poetry.
Find out more about the Young Poet Laureate.
Surf the Net
Computers in Libraries
Useful Websites
Subscription websites you can use for FREEat home/school/college with your library card
Stories from the Web
Recommended web sites, History of pop music and Sport for disabled people by Ben, a library volunteer
Internet Guide
Study
Finding books using the Subject Index
Homework Help
Hot Topics Printable information plus weblinks on controversial subjects - Abortion, War on Terrorism, ASBOs, GM foods and more...
Meet a Mate
Books and Mags
Teenage Magazines
Terrifying Tales
Out There! Lesbian, gay and transgender books
CDs
Help and Support
Information Shops for Young People provide free, friendly and confidential information, help and support for all young people. Whether you just need basic information or someone to listen, we are here to help. You can call in personally or contact us by phone.