Youth resources
Find out what's on offer in our libraries for young adults including young adult books, magazines and graphic novels, and free computers and wifi.
Our libraries have so much to offer young adults!
We have a dedicated youth area at all four of our library branches where you can find books, graphic novels, DVDs, magazines and more.
From home you can access our wide range of online resources in our digital library and stay connected with us on our Facebook page.
Events
Browse our regular programs for young people.
A book club for young people to meet other readers and connect over books with bite.
Each month we’ll read a selected title, then get together to discuss. We’ll read books that explore themes in a contemporary way, that offer a fresh take, that are personal, political and passionate.
This is a book club created especially for young people aged 18 to 25.
Interested to find out more? Fill in this Expression of Interest form and we'll get back to you.
Make your Friday nights special!
From karaoke, to clothes swaps, to linocutting, try your hand at something new each month.
Snacks and drinks provided. For young people aged 12 to 25.
Last Friday of the month at Reservoir Library. Find dates at our Events page.
Join us for a yap and snack at our monthly YA book club! There's no set text, just a chance to feed your yap-etite with like-minded readers about whatever book you can't put down.
For readers aged 12 to 16. YA Yap runs during school terms.
Monthly at Preston Library. Find dates at our Events page.
Need a quiet place to study? Or some company to keep you on track with homework and assignments? Want to learn study tricks and tips? Come to Body Doubles Study Skills.
Snacks provided. For young people aged 12-18.
Monthly at Preston Library. Find dates at our Events page.
Head to our Eventbrite page to stay up to date with special events.
Youth collections and digital library
Each of our library branches have a dedicated Youth section with a wide range of young adult books, graphic novels, DVDs and magazines.
Browse our catalogue and log in with your library membership number and 6 digit PIN to reserve items!
Listen, read, watch and learn at home or on the go with our digital library. Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week! Use your Darebin Libraries membership to borrow from a wide range of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eComics and magazines on your mobile device or computer. You can also access movie & film streaming, online learning tools and so much more.
Visit our digital library to find out how you can get started today!
Computers, wifi, printing and gaming
Members can use library computers for up to one hour per day.
It's free of charge and includes internet access and Microsoft Office Suite 2016. Or, if you have your own device, you can access free WiFi in all of our libraries*.
Printing & photocopying are available (fees apply).
We also have PS4's free to use at every branch!
*Please note, to use the library computers, wifi, or PS4s, you need an active Darebin Libraries membership. If you are under 18 years, you will need your parent or guardian to create a membership.
Homework help
Darebin Libraries members have exclusive access to our online resources including Brittanica Library, great for research!
Writing an essay or have an assignment? Check out State Library Victoria's Ergo for advice on what to do, heaps of information on different topics, and images you can use!
Youth services
Our Council provide a range of creative, skills-based programs for young people aged 12 - 25 years who live, work, study or play in Darebin.
There are two youth centres: The Hub @ Northland and Decibels Youth Music Centre These centres host a range of programs that can help you with your education, finding work, expressing yourself creatively, or learning new skills and making connections.
You can also keep up with Darebin Youth Services on Facebook.
Useful links
eSafety. A government website with useful information to help you stay safe online. Advice on how to handle difficult situations like cyberbullying or offensive online content.
myfuture. Australia's National Career Information Service.
Youth Central. The Victorian Government website for young people aged 12-25
Work Experience at Darebin Libraries. Apply through the Employment Programs section on the Darebin Council Jobs page.
Learners Handbook and Practice Tests
Looking for something else?
Looking for something you can't find here? Get in contact using our Contact Us page or pitch an idea here. Please note this Pitch an Idea form is for young people aged 12-25 only.