MPL Teen Room
Welcome to the Melrose Public Library Teen Room!
The Teen Room is a space for teens ages 11-18 to use library computers and Wi-Fi,
study and visit with friends, and browse the Young Adult collection.
Programs
Teen Gaming!
April 7th 4:00-5:00pm: Teen Switch Gaming – Come play our NEW Nintendo Switch 2 at our next Teen Switch Gaming Event! We’ll have Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros with plenty of controllers. Snacks will be provided! Registration is open now, register online.
April 24th 3:00-4:30pm: Board Game Afternoon – Spend the afternoon at the Library eating snacks and playing board games! For teens ages 11-18. Registration opens April 9th, register online.
Teen Craft Time!
April 15th 4:00-5:00pm: Shrinky Dinks – Create miniature art with Shrinky Dinks! You will design art with markers and then we’ll magically shrink it (with a toaster oven). Registration opens April 1st, register online.
April 23rd 3:00-4:00pm: Candy Sushi – Learn how to make sushi look-alikes out of rice krispies and candy! Registration opens April 9th, register online.
Teen Volunteering!
April 28th 4:00-5:00pm: Volunteer at the library and earn community service hours! Teen volunteers (ages 11-18) will help the library by cutting bookmarks, folding brochures, and assembling library card registration packets. Registration opens April 1st, register online.
Teen Study Space
On most Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-5pm, teens ages 11-18 can use the Youth Services Program Room for quiet studying, reading, or quiet group project work. Drop-in, stay for a chunk of time or the entire session. No registration necessary!
Collection
Curious about the new teen books added to our young adult collection? Click below to find a list of our most recent additions in the online catalog, then easily place a title on hold or add it to your basket.
Book Displays
Stop by the Teen Room this month to see our displays for:
- Books You’ll Fall In Love With (YA romance novels)
- Women’s History Month Celebration (YA books featuring strong female characters)
- Start a New Manga or Graphic Novel Series! (the first book of popular graphic novel series)
Have any comments or questions about teen services at MPL, or have a great idea for a teen event? Email our Teen Services Librarian, Amanda at melteen@noblenet.org!
Wondering about Teen Community Service? Local teens have the opportunity to earn some of their community service hours at the library. Learn more on our teen volunteering page. Registration is required for all teen volunteer sessions.