Teen Room March events all about buttons, beads and 3D pens

Youngsters enjoy crafting time in the RPL Teen Room (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - The Rochester Public Library Teen Room today released its events and activities throughout the month of March.

The Teen Winter/Spring Reading Program is going strong! Raffle prizes will be awarded at the end of the program and include an art kit, water bottles, reading baskets, Pokémon cards, games, 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 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 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. -- No sign-up necessary

• 2/4 - Make your own buttons/pins

• 2/18 - Kandi/beads

• 2/25 - 3D pens

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

• Miniature Bookshelves - Monday, March 9th at 6:00 p.m.

• Cosplay Party - Monday, March 23rd at 6:00 p.m.

• Book Group: Marvellers (pick up a copy at the main desk) - Monday, March 30th at 6:00 p.m.

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.