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Information for study guides can be found on our library portal.

Love books and chatting about them? Reading groups are a great way to share your thoughts, discover new titles you might not pick up otherwise, and learn how to agree to disagree - all in good fun! 

You can start one at school, in a youth group, or just with a bunch of friends. 

If you're thinking about setting up a new group or want to use our service for one you already run, we’d love to hear from you. Check out our Teen Reading Groups page for more info! 

• Clubs and regular gatherings across the borough libraries.
• Events and activities that take place in the borough libraries. 

• You have access to a wide range of online resources designed to support learning, research, and personal development.  These include digital dictionaries, skills-building platforms, careers guidance tools, and much more. Whether you're brushing up on vocabulary, exploring job options, or diving into new subjects, there's something for everyone.  View our Digital library resources page for more information.
• All libraries across the borough offer public computers with internet access, making it easy to browse, research, or stay connected. Just bring your library membership card to log in and start using them. 

Participating in various groups and volunteering opportunities is a valuable way to strengthen your UCAS application. It demonstrates initiative, teamwork, and a commitment to personal growth. 

There are a wide range of clubs and organisations available for you to join, each offering unique experiences that can help you develop new skills and make a positive impact in your community.

RBWM Girls' Forum

The RBWM Girls' Forum is open to girls aged 12 to 19 who live in the borough or attend school here. It’s a space where young women come together to make a difference in their community. 

At the Girls' Forum, we: 

• Empower ourselves and each other to lead and inspire change.
• Make sure girls’ voices are heard and represented.
• Advocate for action to improve the lives of girls across RBWM.
• Talk about the issues that matter most to us.
• Embrace diverse perspectives and speak up for all girls in the borough.
• Create a friendly, informal space to connect, build skills, and turn our passions into positive impact. 

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive, inspiring group — come join us! 

The Girls' Forum have a recommended book list of titles that you might enjoy, which can be borrowed from all RBWM libraries.  For more information and to join, visit the Girls' Forum Website.

RBWM Youth Council

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, in partnership with Achieving for Children, has set up a Youth Council to give young people across the borough a voice. It’s a platform where young people can share ideas, raise concerns, and help shape decisions that affect their lives and communities. 

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to represent your peers, the Youth Council is a great place to get involved. 

To celebrate the achievements and successes of young people in RBWM.

RBWM Inclusion Ambassadors

We’re looking for young people (aged 11 and up) from every school in RBWM to become Inclusion Ambassadors - chance to speak up and share what matters to you and your peers when it comes to inclusion in our community. 

If you're passionate about making sure everyone feels seen, heard, and valued, this is for you! Any pupil who wants to champion inclusion in their school and beyond is welcome to get involved. 

Ambassadors meet once a term to talk about ideas, raise concerns, and help shape a more inclusive RBWM for everyone. Come be part of the change! For details of the next meeting, visit our events calendar and search for 'Inclusion Ambassadors meeting'. 

Changing Voices Youth Clinics  

• Changing Voices Youth Clinics are a chance for young people from different youth voice and participation groups to sit down with senior managers from RBWM and children’s services. It’s all about making sure your voice is heard, and that decision-makers get to hear directly from you about what’s working, what’s not, and what changes you’d like to see in the services that affect your life. It’s your space to speak up and help shape the future!
• Library volunteers are the heart of our local branches — friendly faces who help bring our spaces to life. They play a key role in supporting events, activities, and services, making sure libraries stay welcoming and vibrant for everyone in the community.