Online resources for children and young people
All of these resources can be accessed remotely with your library card number and pin, with the exception of 'Issues Online' which has log in details below, and Voxblock audio players which can be borrowed in person from Catford and Deptford libraries. Our staff will be happy to help you with all of these resources.
Britannica Library
Britannica Library is a safe and trusted site designed for homework help and learning. The library of over 100,000 articles and 60,000 media assets is regularly refreshed to ensure that up-to-date information is available — keeping young minds on top of our ever-changing world.
Britannica Library Junior for ages 5-10 contains safe, fact-checked, age-appropriate content for homework help and learning, covering the subjects of art, history, geography, science and much more.
Britannica Library Student for ages 10-14 contains up to the minute news, articles, videos, facts and assignment resources.
Access anywhere with your library card number.
Issues Online
Issues Online is designed to support young people's studies in a broad range of topics, particularly current social issues. Thousands of articles, statistics and infographs are instantly available to help with research and assignments. The powerful search system allows you to find relevant information quickly, easily and safely anytime from a laptop, tablet or smartphone.
Issues Online supports study across these levels - Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Pathways, EPQ, NVQs, Diplomas, GCSE and A Level.
Access anywhere using the following login details:
Username LewishamPL
Password 17532
Voxblock
Voxblock players are fun, screen-free, and internet-free audiobook devices designed for children aged 3 to 12. These intuitive, durable players allow kids to explore stories independently or enjoy hands-free listening during family time.
Voxblock players and audiobooks are available to borrow from Catford and Deptford Libraries for two weeks at a time, completely free. They can't be reserved or renewed, and can only be borrowed in person to be returned to any Lewisham Library. 1 player and up to 3 audiobooks can be borrowed per child. You can take a look at the list of titles available here.
Libby
Libby gives you access to thousands of children's eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, graphic novels and picture books.
Accessibility:
- Dyslexic font available
- Adjustable playback speed for eAudiobooks
- Easy zoom for fixed layout titles e.g. comics and graphic novels
- Adjust font size, text colour and page colour
- Dark mode available
- Screen reader support
To access on your computer, follow the links below. To access on your own device, download the Libby app from your app store.
Libby children's collection
Libby teen collection
Borrowbox
Borrowbox is your library in one app, with a great selection of children's eBooks, audiobooks, comics and graphic novels to read online or download to any device.
To access on your computer, follow the link. To access on your own device, download the Borrowbox app from your app store.
PressReader
PressReader offers a large selection of magazines and comics for young readers, covering interests such as nature, animals, fashion, sports, and art. The Children & Tweens category on PressReader is specifically designed to offer age-appropriate content. The platform can be used to enhance media literacy, critical thinking and research skills.
To access on your computer, follow the link. To access on your own device, download the PressReader app from your app store.
Comics Plus
Enjoy free, unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga from a range of exciting mainstream and independent publishers. The junior collection allows children to browse for themselves. Use your library card number and pin to log in.
To access on your computer, follow the link. To access on your own device, download the Library Pass app.
Summer Reading Challenge Online
As well as taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge in our libraries you can join the online challenge and enjoy fun book related quizzes and games all year round.
