Visit your local library for...
Books, graphic novels, DVDs, audiobooks (Playaways & Vox Books) and lots more. Get help with homework, hobbies and projects with free internet access and online resources.
Remember you can also borrow books, DVDs and CDs from the adult sections of the library too from the age of 12.
Want to join? Visit any library in Aberdeen with your parent or carer and ask them to take along proof of identify and join for free. If you have an NEC you can use this as your library card. Get details of opening hours using Find your local library.
Online resources
Visit our online resources page where you will find a wide range of resources for both homework and hobbies including;
- Homework help through various databases such as Britannica Online (Student Edition)
- Free to download eBooks and eAudio books from BorrowBox.
Health & Wellbeing
If you are worried about your own mental health or the mental health of others, there are a number of helpful websites full of really useful information to reassure and inform. Please chat to a trusted adult if you have concerns.
NHS Grampian CAHMS
Young Minds
Young Scot
Know what you want to read?
Once you have joined the library you can get a PIN (Personal Identification Number) so you can reserve or renew books and other items online.
Go to the Online Catalogue and find the item you want to reserve, then click on Reserve and follow the prompts. When the item arrives at the library, you will be notified by email.
Suggestions for stock
If we do not have the book you are looking for then why not suggest that the book be bought for stock.
You can do this at the library or you can suggest an item online.
Recommended reads for teens
Stuck for something to read? Want to try a different genre to your usual? Then visit our recommended reads page and find a new favourite.
Alternatively check out the books shortlisted for Children's Book Awards for inspiration.
Read a book you enjoyed? Why not tell us about it and we'll post your review to share with others. Email your review to learningdevelopment@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Aberdeen Reads Challenge 2024
We're preparing for Aberdeen Reads 2024. This year Library Bear is heading back in time. Find out more about this summer's challenge, including competitions, on our Aberdeen Reads webpage.