Young Adult

Read more. Learn smarter. Access comics, magazines, ebooks & audio and boost your studies with ATAR Notes+, Britannica, and authoritative research databases.

+ Getting Started
  • You will need a Newcastle Libraries membership number and PIN
  • Download & sign into the app, search for Newcastle Libraries and enter your membership details
  • You can download or read online in each app
  • To search across our complete eLibrary use the library catalogue
  • Not a library member? Join online now!

Comics Plus Teen Library

Comics, graphic novels and manga ready for download, no holds or waiting. Titles include Full Metal Alchemist, Stranger Things, and graphic novels for Shakespeare, history and classics. Suitable for ages 11–18. Download for iOS or Android.

Libby

Award winning titles for young people in ebook, graphic novel and audio, plus popular magazines. Download for iOS or Android. Kobo compatible.

CloudLibrary

CloudLibrary offers romance, fantasy, young adult series and many HSC English titles in ebook and audiobook. Download for iOS or Android.

Good Reading Young Adult

Good Reading Young Adult has tailored content for ages 12–18. Read author interviews, enter competitions, submit your own artwork, films and stories.

Britannica Library

Easy to use, with highly visual information. Includes simplified text, dyslexic font and text-to-speech.

ATAR Notes+

Senior students who register with us can access the subscription areas of the ATAR Notes site — a vast collection of subject notes, practice questions, trial exams, text guides, lecture videos, flashcards and more.

To access ATAR Notes+, you'll need to be a:

  • Newcastle, Port Stephens, or Dungog resident, or attend school in one of these areas
  • Newcastle Libraries member
  • Currently in Year 10, 11 or 12

Once approved, a link to set up your ATAR Notes+ account will be sent to your nominated email. You'll also be asked to provide feedback to the Library throughout the year.

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