All the books and CDs you have borrowed have been extended and all fines removed. Any fines due on DVDs from this time will be waived when they are returned.
While libraries are closed you can borrow ebooks and eAudiobooks. If you don't have a library card join online and start borrowing straight away.
Activity videos
Take part in our craft activities online.
Find out about our latest events and news on Twitter and Facebook
Homework Help
Need help with your homework? Email librariesonlinehelp@barnet.gov.uk with your questions and we’ll recommend some good resources to help.
BBC
Clips on a range of subjects for KS3 and GCSE including English, maths and science
Information and research
Dictionaries, encyclopaedias and other learning resources
Oxford Dictionaries Online, Britannica Student Edition and more
Digital magazines and newspapers
including daily newspapers from the UK, Playstation magazine, BBC History, Digital Photographer, Science Focus, Total Guitar and more titles in over 62 languages. Or search our European Newsstream for articles from the last 20+ years
Life Skills
Practice questions and mock tests including the hazard perception
Literacy
Download worksheets, especially good for young people with dyslexia
Questions related to a range of inspiring images
Extracts from books, author interviews and children’s reviews
Videos of top author events including Anthony Horowitz and Charlie Higson
Search for books you will love based on the authors you have enjoyed before. Sign in with your library card, then select 'London Borough of Barnet' to begin your search.
Languages
Language courses
Online language learning packages
Museums
Visit museums from across the globe with these virtual tours
News
Download the app, sign in with your library card then read from thousands of newspapers and magazines from 100 countries in 60 languages. After 30 days sign out and log in again for continued complimentary access. You can also download a step by step guide to help get you started on the desktop version.
Science
Explore the science museum including learning games
Activity packs to download on the theme of “Our diverse planet”
'Shelf Help'
Self help is a collection of books for 13 to 18 year olds. The books give advice and information about issues and experiences including:
- anxiety
- low self-esteem
- OCD
- bullying
- eating disorders
- exam stress.
The 'Self help' collection is available through our free eBook app, Libby
Online Resources
We have a range of really useful and free resources for your homework, study and leisure. Find out how you can access a selection of online dictionaries, encyclopedia and biographies. You can even practice for your driving theory test. All you need is your Barnet library card!
Online Safety
Childnet International, the UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) and the NSPCC offer support, advice and guidelines for young people and their parents/guardians with regard to keeping safe online.
