Anti-Valentine Party, teen authors talk highlight Feb. events in RPL Teen Room

Rochester teens enjoying the camaraderie and learning that goes on in RPL Teen Room (Courtesy photo)

The Rochester Public Library today unveiled its Teen Room activities for the month of February.

The Teen Winter/Spring Reading Program continues with raffle prizes awarded at the end of the program, including an art kit, water bottles, reading baskets, Pokémon cards, games, and more! Teens can sign up on Beanstack:
https://rplnhreads.beanstack.org/

The Rochester Public Library's Teen Room is also making plans to collaborate with the Rochester Middle School Book Club, so students can get a copy of the current books being read and discussed from the library.

Wednesday Maker Sessions

Drop-in, 2:30-4:00 PM -- No signup necessary

• 2/4 -- "Sand" Art

• 2/11 -- Bookmarks

• 2/18 -- Window Clings

• 2/25 -- 3D Pens

Additional Programs

Sign up for these programs through our website: rpl.lib.nh.us/teens

• Anti-Valentine Party -- Monday, February 9th @ 6:00 PM

• 3D Keychain -- Tuesday, February 17th @ 6:00 PM

• Book Group: House of Salt and Sorrow (pick up a copy at the main desk) -- Monday, February 23rd @ 6:00 PM

• Author Talk with Four Local Teen Authors -- Wednesday, February 25th @ 6:00 PM

• Babysitting Class by 4-H -- 2 days

  • Wednesday, February 25th-Thursday, February 26th

  • 1:00-4:00 PM

Book Boxes have been added to the list of offerings in the Teen Room. Teens can fill out a form (found on the website: rpl.lib.nh.us/teens) to receive two or more titles along with a few small gifts. Teens return the books and keep the gifts!

Teens are also welcome to drop by anytime to use the makerspace, play games, solve scavenger hunts, or check out a book or Playaway.

"I am thrilled to have a growing group of enthusiastic teens utilizing the Teen Room to do homework, visit with friends, read, and participate in programs," said Amy Lemelin, Teen Librarian.