Young Adults


Homework help

yourtutor Will assist you with homework and school projects via an online classroom. Subjects include Maths, English, Science and research. For students in years 4 - 12, and adult learners. Available online 4.00 pm - 8.00 pm Monday to Friday. To login, enter your borrower number from your library card. How it works.

Google Organizes the world's immense (and seemingly infinite) amount of information and makes it universally accessible and useful.

Online databases Journal and newspaper articles are available for library members.

State Library of Queensland - Homework Help May help you find some reliable information.

Edna: Education Network Australia A site made up by educators full of Australian curriculum materials. Search for any subject to help with that assignment.

Teen reads

Inside a dog Australian site with reviews, competitions and writer in residence.

Teen reads Lots of books are reviewed, find out your favourite author’s birthday or have your say on the poll.

No flying no tights This website covers everything you’ll ever need to know about comics and graphic novels. History, reviews, author links and much more.

Guys read If you don’t think guys should read, or you do want to read but can’t find any good books, try this site. Especially for guys, there are lists of all the newest and best books available.

Monster Librarian Full of all things horrific in YA fiction!

Tokyopop Official site of the manga publisher Tokyo Pop. It includes everything you need to discover and keep up with the latest manga.

Best of the web

Act now Full of information on any kind of issue the world and it's people are currently dealing with. Great for homework and also for those who wish to help make a difference.

The source Government information at your fingertips. There’s heaps of good info on education, money matters and your rights not to mention youth events happening all over Australia.

TV Hits For the latest gossip on your favourite celebrities, music and book news check out TV Hits.

Job Juice Need to earn some pocket money or leaving school soon? The Australian Government has set up a great website full of tips and tricks to help you get that job.

How stuff works Ever wonder how an iPod or computer work? Check out this great site.

Livewire A safe and fun online community for kids, teens and young people (aged over 10 and under 21 years) living with a serious illness, chronic condition or disability.

LiveSmart Livesmart.net.au is a multilingual living skills website for young people and their workers. The website includes information about housing, managing mobile phone bills, getting legal advice and staying happy and healthy. The website provides living skills info in 6 languages (Arabic, Amharic, Dinka, Swahili, Karen and English) and features an interactive ‘make your own budget’ tool.

Internet safety

That's not cool Whether you text, IM or belong to a bunch of social networking sites, good and bad stuff can happen. Have a look at this site to see what's not cool to do or have done to you.