Winter/Spring Programs for Teens
Registration is required unless noted. Call 758-6585 or stop at the Children's Desk to register.

Teen Advisory Board
Saturdays from 12-1 p.m.
January 9 • February 6 • March 6 • April 3 • May 1
Anyone in grades 6-12 can join! Help pick materials and plan programs! Lunch provided. Registration required; call 758-6585 or visit the Children's Desk.
January and February meetings held in the Public Meeting Room
March-May meetings held in the Program Room

WrestleMania Reading Challenge
October 18 - January 18
Read 10 items in your free time and compete to earn prizes, including a trip to WrestleMania 26. Visit the Children’s Desk or call 758-6585 for more information. This program is sponsored by World Wrestling Entertainment and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA).

B-Force: Middle School Book Club
January 18, 4 - 5 p.m.
Talk about books with kids your age! Visit our B-Force page for monthly book selections and more details. Registration required; call 758-6585 or visit the Children’s Desk. Program Room

Final Exam Cram for high school students
Tuesday, January 19 from 4 - 8 p.m.
Peer tutors available. Snacks provided. No registration necessary. Program Room

College Applications Open Lab
Saturday, January 30 from 1 - 3 p.m.
Stop in to the library’s open lab for college applicants and find the help you need to get started. Library staff will be available to answer your questions about filling out applications online, using our Job Resource Center and more! No registration necessary. Just drop in and get the answers you need. Parents welcome. Woodruff Training Lab.

B-Force: Middle School Book Club
February 15, 4 - 5 p.m.
Talk about books with kids your age! Visit our B-Force page for monthly book selections and more details. Registration required; call 758-6585 or visit the Children’s Desk. Program Room

College Goal Sunday: Weekend Edition
Saturday,February 20 from 2 - 4 p.m.
Getting financial aid is easy! Find FREE information and assistance in filling out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is the first and most important step in qualifying for financial aid - and we can help! Visit our College Goal Sunday page for details on how to prepare and what to bring.

Earth Day Necklaces
Saturday, March 6 from 2-3 p.m.
Gear up for the 40th anniversary of Earth Day by making a cool Earth Day bead necklace. Materials for various designs and styles will be available. Register at the Children’s Desk or by calling 758-6585. Program Room

B-Force: Middle School Book Club
March 15, 4 - 5 p.m.
Talk about books with kids your age! Visit our B-Force page for monthly book selections and more details. Registration required; call 758-6585 or visit the Children’s Desk. Program Room

Teen Job Fair
Saturday, March 20 from
2-4 p.m. Program Room
Meet potential employers, pick up job applications and learn about online resources and volunteer opportunities.

Job Tips for Teens
2:30 p.m. or 3:15 p.m. Public Meeting Room
Attend a workshop about resumes and interviewing presented by Rock County Job Center Staff.

Here’s what you’ll need to bring to help snag a job interview (or maybe even a job!):

• School information
  
• Previous employment information
  
• Previous volunteer information
  
• Social Security number
  
• 2-3 work or personal references
  
• A resume (Don't forget to attend the Job Tips for Teens workshop for resume tips! Computers will also be available.)
  

Take Flight!
with staff from Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum
Thursday, April 8 from 3 - 4 p.m.
Master the forces of flight, help make a squadron of simple, yet incredible, flying contraptions and compete for prizes! Register at the Children’s Desk or by calling 758-6585. Limited to 35 students. Program Room

B-Force: Middle School Book Club
April 19, 4 - 5 p.m.
Talk about books with kids your age! Visit our B-Force page for monthly book selections and more details. Registration required; call 758-6585 or visit the Children’s Desk. Program Room

Eclipse Writing and Poster Contest
May 17 – June 20
Read the book Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. Write or draw a response and receive a voucher for a special FREE showing of Eclipse at Movies 10 courtesy of Wildwood Theatres! Entry forms available beginning May 17. Completed entries due at the Children’s Desk by June 20. Stop in the library or visit our Web site for more details.

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