The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to enjoy a variety of events and activities throughout the month of February.

The Teen Winter/Spring Reading Program is going strong! Raffle prizes are 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 pleased to announce that, in collaboration with the Rochester Middle School Book Club, students can get a copy of the current books being read and discussed from the library. “RPL is happy to provide these titles for students who wish to participate in the RMS Book Club,” said Teen Librarian Amy Lemelin.

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.