The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to enjoy a variety of events and activities throughout the month of January.
The Teen Fall Reading Program ends on January 1.
The Teen Winter/Spring Reading Program begins on January 10.
Raffle prizes will be awarded at the end of the program, including an art kit, reading baskets, Pokémon cards, a Fire tablet, and more! Teens can sign up on Beanstack at 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 borrow copies of the current books being read and discussed by the club. “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
• 1/7 – Slime
• 1/14 – Shrink Art
• 1/21 – GIMP
• 1/28 – 3D Pens
Sign up for the following programs through our website at rpl.lib.nh.us/teens:
• Melted Crayon Art – Monday, January 5 @ 6:00 PM
• Junk Journals with Arts in Reach – Wednesday, January 8 @ 2:30 PM
• Murder Mystery – Monday, January 12 @ 5:30 PM
• Clay Creations with Mud City Clay – Tuesday, January 20 @ 6:00 PM
• Book Group: Divine Rivals (pick up a copy at the main desk) – Monday, January 26 @ 5:30 PM
Book Boxes have been added to the list of offerings in the Teen Room. Teens can fill out a form (available on the website at rpl.lib.nh.us/teens) to receive two or more book 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.