For the teens
Our libraries offer a range of events, spaces and resources for young people. We’ve got games, craft activities, study spaces and more.
Events
Bookings are essential for all events.
| Library | Activity | Day/Date | Time | Age | Register |
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| Safety Bay Library | Mason jar luminaries | Thursday 19 December | 10.30am - 12pm | 12 - 18 | Register |
| Mary Davies Library and Community Centre | Blue butterfly bubble tea workshop with Nami Osaki | Wednesday 8 January | 11.30am - 1pm | 12 - 17 | Register |
| Warnbro Community Library | Butterfly jewellery workshop with Nami Osaki | Wednesday 8 January | 2.30pm - 4pm | 12 - 17 | Register |
| Rockingham Library | LibraryCraft social | Tuesday 14 January | 1.30pm - 3.30pm | 7 - 17 | Register |
| Safety Bay Library | Anime and slushy afternoon | Tuesday 21 January | 4pm - 6pm | 12+ | Register |
| Safety Bay Library | Build a box kite with Michael Alvares from Kite Kinetics | Thursday 23 January | 10.30am - 12pm | 8 - 15 | Register |
Gaming
Each library has various gaming consoles and games available to use in the library. This may include Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Classic, PS4, X-Box and some VR gear. Just ask a library staff member when you visit the library. Note: VR users need to be aged over 13 years.
There is also a range of table top games available to play in each library. Check out the collection next time you visit. If you are looking for table top games to play at home, the Rockingham Toy Library has a number of options including a Dungeons and Dragons starter kit.
Online Resources
You can access a huge range of digitalopens in a new window and online resourcesopens in a new window using a library card. This can give you access to a range of eBooks, eAudio books, eMagazines, moviesopens in a new window and more, without having to leave your room. You can even get help to prepare for your WA Learner’s Permit or Driver’s Licence Testopens in a new window.
Why not also check out Good Readingopens in a new window for Young Adults - featuring author interviews, independent book reviews, student book reviews and short stories, sneak peeks inside books, extracts and podcasts about books for young adults from 12+.
Collections
Each library has collections for young adults. These collections are separate from the adult and junior collections and includes novels, non-fiction, graphic novels, magazines and audio-visual material. You can also make suggestions for items to be purchased for the collection.
Study spaces
There are study spaces in all shapes and sizes at each of our libraries. There are areas for group study and areas for individual study. There is no need to book a space, just come along and set yourself up. If you require study materials such as paper or pens just ask one of the friendly library staff.
Computers
Public access computers are available at all of the libraries and each library has free WiFi.