Teen Services

Check Out Our Teen Space!

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The Rochester Public Library has a variety of activities and clubs for teens. Click here to see what’s new, or scroll below!

Special Events

Color Fight| Monday, June 13th at 1:00 p.m.

For ages 10-18. Let’s get messy! Wear old clothes, preferably a white T-shirt. We’re going to throw color powder at each other in an all-out color battle outside. Who will stay the cleanest?

Bubble Ball Challenge | Monday, July 25th at 1:00 p.m.

For ages 10-18. Jump inside a big inflatable bubble and have at! We are going to play Bubble Soccer, Bubble Sumo, and Bubble Relay! Waiver needs to be signed prior to program. Parents can download waiver at http://www.bubblesports.us/, or sign a copy at the Library.

Clubs

The Note and Pen Society| First Saturday of the Month from 11:00 – 12:00p.m.
June 11th | July 9th | August 6th

Ages 12-18. Do you love to write? Are you looking for a group to share your writing with and bounce ideas back and forth?  The “brainchild” of a local teen, this new group will focus on key elements of creative writing. We will share and edit our writing projects together, as well as Round-Robin Writing and Painting Inspired Poetry.  All genres of writing styles welcome!

Teen Volunteers

The Rochester Public Library District would love to have teen volunteers to help with various programs! Please contact the Youth Services Director, at youth.services@rochesterlibrary.org or call (217) 498-8454 to get started!

Resources

College and Career Readiness

ACT Online Prep

College Scholarships and Grants

GoodCall Scholarship Database

New York Times Young Adult Bestsellers List

Ultimate Guide to the FAFSA

Graduating Without Debt

College Savings Plans