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Anime Club

Anime Club

Join us on the last Wednesday of the month at the Rensselaer Library for Anime Club. We will be discussing anime films and series and watching various anime. Open to teens and adults. Bring a friend and come join the fun.

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Overdrive eBooks and eAudiobooks

Through OverDrive, you can check out popular eBook and eAudiobook titles with your library card and enjoy them for a two week lending period. Titles automatically expire at the end of the lending period, so there are no late fees. For more information, check out our databases page or get started with the link below.

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Chat & Chew

Special programs are scheduled for teens every month at the Rensselaer Library during the school year. This program is free and open to all interested teens. All materials will be provided. Space is limited.

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Student Portal at JCPL

Find information to help with homework and school assignments online at our JCPL Student Portal. Free for use from home or school with your Digital Access Card or JCPL Library Card.

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Wheatfield Teen Book Club

Open to teens in grades 6-12, discussions planned for the 3rd or 4th Thursday every month, depending on how many weeks are in the month. Come and discuss books with fellow readers and discover other ways to connect to books you love, including food from books and activities pulled from the books you read.

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What do I do after High School?

Explore links to state and federal resources to help you prepare for life after high school. Includes dates and places for local SAT testing, updated annually.

 

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More Homework Help

More links and guides to help students of all ages with lots of different subjects, from science and math to essay writing and basic study skills.

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Tuesday Movies at Rensselaer

This program is held at 2 p.m. -- usually on the second Tuesday every month. A variety of movies, newly released to DVD, are shown.  Popcorn and beverages are served. This program is open to teens through adults.

For upcoming movie titles, check out our events calendar.

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Things to do at the library

Homeschool Adventure - Italy

DeMotte
Apr 26, 1:30pm
Registration required. Call 219-987-2221 or Register Online.
Homeschoolers of all ages are invited for stories, games, crafts and activities all related to the theme of Italy.

Poetry In Color

DeMotte
Apr 28, (April 1-30)

Poets and Artists will have their work on display during the month of April for all to enjoy.  A reception will also be held for this event.

LEGO Building Workshop

Rensselaer
Apr 29, 5:00-6:30pm

Registration required. Call 219-866-5881 or Register Online.

Come and see what you can create using LEGO's. 

Poetry In Color

DeMotte
Apr 30, (April 1-30)

Poets and Artists will have their work on display during the month of April for all to enjoy.  A reception will also be held for this event.

Instant Pot Class

Wheatfield
May 3, 6:00 p.m.

Registration required. Call 219-956-3774 or Register Online.

The Wheatfield Library will be hosting an instant pot demonstration on Friday, May 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Come see how these remarkable machines can prepare a meal so quickly.

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