Services for children age 5 - 12

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We have great services for children and young people that you can use if you become a library member. There are also activities going on in some of our libraries so come along and join in the fun.

If you are a library member you can:

• use the library PCs - get help with your homework
• borrow books, CDs or story tapes to enjoy at home
• use the library catalogue
• reserve items - we let you know when they are in

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If you're not a library member you can:

• study
• do homework
• read books in the library
• use the photocopier

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How many books can I borrow?

When you get a membership card you can borrow up to eight books, including two story tapes, for four weeks. Don't worry if you haven't finished the book you are enjoying, you can renew it yourself online once you have a password.

We have a great selection of books and if we don't have what you want we can order it for you. You can choose from booklists for children and young people, or search the catalogue for:

• easy reads for beginners
• horror, adventure, fantasy, romance, mystery
• storybooks
• factual books for study or pleasure
• books school topics

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You can use PCs and the Internet

• Internet ready PCs scanners and printers that you can use for fun things and homework are available in every library - they're free but you must have your membership card
• you can use our e-resources in the library or by using your library card from home! You need to use the barcode on the back of your library card to logon.
• sign up soon and check out all 'library services for children and young people'
• most things are free in libraries but we do charge a small fee for printing out pages from the PCs and photocopying

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You can get help with your homework

• get ahead with homework and school topics our friendly staff will be happy to show you the best homework websites
• drop in and chill out after a hard day at school - we can show you loads of fun websites
• we really do know books and authors and we have put together a webpage that links to amazing booksites - have a look in our Bookzone!

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Other things to do


If you would like any more information or want to tell us anything about our service, we want to hear from you!

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How do I join the library?

All children and young people under 16 will have to ask a parent or guardian to complete an application form. If you want to join you can:

• visit: your local library
• phone: 0141 887 2723
• email: libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk

We can post you a form or you can print a membership form below. Take the completed form and something with your home address on it to any Renfrewshire Library to become a library member.

Junior membership form ( pdf - 18Kb)

Junior ICT membership form ( pdf - 20Kb )

Adult membership form ( pdf - 37Kb )

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