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

The Teen Winter/Spring Reading Program is going strong! Raffle prizes are awarded at the end of the program, including art kits, water bottles, reading baskets, Pokémon cards, games, and more. Teens can sign up on Beanstack: https://rplnhreads.beanstack.org/

Rochester Middle School Book Club students can get copies 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 p.m.; no signup necessary):

  • April 1: Shrink Art

  • April 8: Catapults

  • April 15: Vision Boards

  • April 22: Slime

  • April 29: 3D Pens

No registration needed:

  • Writing Group – Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m.

  • Book Group – Monday, April 20 at 6 p.m., discussing Something Close to Magic by Emma Mills

Sign up for the following programs at rpl.lib.nh.us/teens:

  • Charm Bookmark – Monday, April 6 at 6 p.m. (Teen Room)

  • Murder Mystery – Monday, April 13 at 5:30 p.m. (Community Room)

  • Voice Lesson from RPAC – Monday, April 27 from 6–7 p.m. (Community Room)

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, complete 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.