YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY
The Young Adult Library caters to persons in the 13-17 year age group. Young adults can access a wide range of fiction and non-fiction items on topics of interest, in various formats.
Other facilities provided in the Young Adult Library include:
- Reading Lounge
- Periodical Collection
- Study Carrels for Quiet and Private Reading and Research
- Computer and Internet Facilities
- Laptop Loans
YOUNG ADULT SERVICES
Complete the Young Adults Online Registration form and provide the following:
- Birth certificate/ Passport/ National ID/ Driver’s Permit of Young Adult or Passport/National ID/ Driver’s Permit of Parent/Guardian
- Proof of Parent’s/Guardian’s current mailing address no more than three months old (e.g. utility bill, bank statement)
Non-Fiction
Non Fiction material include topics such as philosophy, social issues, art music, business, literature. Here are some of the categories available:
Self help books: Craft, design, woodworking, cooking, dressmaking and other do-it-yourself books are available.
West Indian/Caribbean material: Learn about our peoples, places and culture.
Comics/Graphic novels
Career books: Discover emerging careers and gather information on existing ones.
Teen issues: Peer pressure, human sexuality, friendships are among some of the topics explored in material available at the library.
Historical: Learn historical facts about Trinidad and Tobago and the rest of the world.
Magazines
Reference materials*
- Dictionaries
- CXC, CAPE and GCE examination past papers
- Text books
- Newspapers
* Reference materials are not for loan.
Fiction
Titles include detective and adventure stories, romances, classics, westerns, family stories, drama, horror, suspense, mystery and science fiction
As a library member young adults can borrow:
- up to (6) books and audiobooks at one time for 28 days (overdue books and audiobooks cannot be renewed).
- CDs and DVDs up to 4 days
- 2 items from the audio visual collection at one time
To encourage safe return of items for use by other persons, fines are charged for overdue or damaged material.
- Fines are charged for overdue books, CDs and DVDs
- Fines are also paid for damaged or lost materials
The following are available to library members:
- Computer and internet services
- Wifi
- Laptop loans (Scarborough Library)
- Printing services
- Photocopy and scanning services
- Access to e-resources
The library offers a wide range of activities and events for teens:
- Book clubs
- Exhibitions and displays
- Creative competitions
- skills Development Activities
- Computer literacy classes
- Information literacy classes
- Homework help
- Board and E-games
- Vacation programmes