Teens
Welcome to the Teens' page! Here you'll find a wide variety of information, including homework help, college information, games, and other fun things to check out online.
Check the 'Teen Events' page often to find updates on programs just for Teens, including our Teen Advisory Board, Book Clubs, and special events!
Use the Chat box to talk to the Teen Librarian!
Teen Events
Teen events are open to ages 12-18 in the Quad City area.
If you have questions or comments about programs, please contact:
Natalie, Young Adult Librarian
309.732.7330 or struecker.natalie @ rigov.org
Details on our upcoming Teen programs below!
Un-Valentine's Day Party
Thursday, February 9th
6:00 pm
Main Library, 2nd floor
Tired of Valentine's Day but still like the candy? Head to the Main Library! We'll celebrate our Un-Valentine's day with reverse tie-dying (so bring a dark t-shirt!) and lots of candy!
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Teen Night
Thursday, February 23rd
6:00 pm
Main Library, 2nd floor
Come for a night of games!
Find us in cyberspace...
Did you know the Library also has a Facebook page? Become a fan, and never miss out on what's happening!
Anime and Manga
Check out these links for information on new Anime, Manga, and Graphic Novels!
Create Your Own Manga Character
Books and Reading - Good Reads!
Award Lists
Abraham Lincoln High School Choice Awards
ALA Top Ten Young Adult Books
Alex Awards
Américas Book Award
Notable Graphic Novels
Printz Awards
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Awards
Young Hoosier Book Award: Intermediate
Looking for something new to read??
Series and Sequels (Bettendorf Public Library)
Juvenile Series and Sequels (Mid-Continent Public Library)
What's Next Database (Kent District Library)
Read for a Lifetime (Illinois)
Check back for more suggestions!
College & Jobs
Preparing for College
Practice the ACT, SAT, AP, and PSAT! 
Check out our resources here: College Materials College Test Prep
Colleges
Jobs
Volunteer Work
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
American Red Cross of the Quad Cities Area
Community
Schools
Rock Island/Milan Public School District
Area Libraries
Rock Island High School (Rocky) Library
Others
Fun and Games
GAMES
ART
Writing
Teen Scene Newsletter
Interested in the finding out what's going on with Teen programs? Our Teen Scene Newsletters are below.
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Teen Scene Newsletter Sign-up
Sign up below to get the latest information about Teen Programs at the Rock Island Public Library!
Each month the newsletter will tell you about upcoming programs and provide teen reviews of books, cds, and movies available at your library!
Tell Us What You Think!
Please tell us if you have any questions, suggestions, complaints, or if you would like to offer a book review or praise or criticize any books you have read. We would like to hear from you. Fill in the form below and we will get back to you.
TEEN SUMMER EVENTS
Teen Summer Events
The following events are what's going on at the Rock Island Public Libraries for the summer.
Please contact Natalie if you have any questions, 309-732-7330.
Events are open to anyone in grades 7-12, or ages 12-18, unless otherwise stated.
Summer Events are over for 2011. Please check back for next summer in April 2012!