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Teenagers
 Every one of our libraries has a
dedicated teen space offering books and audio visual material that’ll
make your world spin. Whether your interest lies in Playstation gaming,
graphic novels, surfing the internet or the latest cutting-edge fiction,
you can be sure your local ‘explore’ library is ready to entertain you!
So libraries aren’t just about books then?
If you’ve not visited a library for a while, you may be surprised to
know that books are only a part of our world (but more of that later!).
Libraries throughout our borough offer everything from magazines to
DVDs, and from PCs to Playstations. Here’s a quick run down of all the
services our libraries offer:
Books
Surf our shelves real-time, and you’ll find chillers and thrillers,
sci-fi and fantasy, humour and horror, graphic novels and everything in
between. Perhaps you’re looking for the book of the latest blockbuster
film or your favourite author’s latest book? If you have internet access
at home, and you’re a library member, you can also search for books
on-line by clicking here.
Magazines
All our libraries offer a selection of magazines and newspapers. We
subscribe to an array of popular magazines, covering everything from
sports to hobbies.
PCs & Playstations
All our libraries have free computer access, enabling you to surf the
internet, email friends, or perfect your coursework. Each of our
libraries also has a PS2 or a PS3*, so you can test your gaming skills
out!
*PS3 consoles are located in the following
libraries: The Wiend (Wigan centre), Platt Bridge, Marsh Green, and
Ashton.
Music & Film
You’ll find a selection of CDs, videos and DVDs in your local library,
that are available for hire. So, if you’re hung up on Madonna or you
share the Arctic Monkeys’ favourite worst nightmare, you can hire CDs
for two weeks for just £1.00! For times when you need an audio-visual
‘pick-me-up’, you can hire videos for £1.75 a week, or DVDs for £2.00 a
week.
Accessing
Information
As well as plenty of PCs (and free internet access!), we have
collections of reference and project books with facts that’ll blow your
mind. You can access on-line resources to help you find the very latest
facts, and if you’re a library member and have internet access at home,
you can access our on-line resources from your own PC (you’ll need to
speak to a librarian to set this up).
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Find out more
about accessing our on-line resources
If you can’t find the information you’re seeking, whether it’s for
coursework or just to satisfy your curiosity, a member of staff will be
happy to help you.
 Recommended Web
Links
Entertainment
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The Simpsons – Visit Springfield and find out all the latest news
about America’s favourite family.
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MTV – get the latest celebrity and music news
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T4 – find out more about T4 programmes
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Hollyoaks – find out more about Hollyoak’s plot lines and its cast.
Help With Coursework
Visit Wigan Libraries’
online
resource pages for access to dictionaries, encyclopedias and more.
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Homework High – for students aged 11-16.
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s-cool! – this is the UK’s leading revision website for GCSE &
A-Level students.
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Study Zones – providing help for GCSE & A-Level students
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Living Library – this site offers a collection of multimedia
resources on all subjects (for primary and secondary levels)
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BBC Schools
Health & Fashion
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Teenage Health Freak – Your complete guide to your life.
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Cosmo Girl – style, celebrities and gossip at your fingertips!
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Lifebytes – Information on Teenage health issues.
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TeenHealthFX – this online resource covers any questions you may
have regarding your health, your body and your relationships.
Advice
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Sort It! – advice for young people with a visual impairment
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Connexions - Guidance and support for 13-19 year olds on health,
learning, living and work.
Author & Book-Related Websites
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J. K. Rowling
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Jacqueline Wilson
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Philip Pullman
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Anthony Horowitz
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Darren Shan
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Cathy Hopkins
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Spinebreakers – an online book community for teenagers.
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Babies & Toddlers
(Under 5s)
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Bookstart
& Book Crawl
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Children (5-11
year olds)
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Teens (12-17 year
olds)
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Information for
Parents and Carers (for the adults!)
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Joining the Library
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Using the Library
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Internet Safety
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Children & Teens
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