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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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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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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

Color your stress away/The UFO Group

Rensselaer
Aug 27, 5:30pm-7:00pm

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

Color your stress away with the UFO (Unfinished Object) Group. Come and go as you can!

Friends of the Library Meeting

Wheatfield
Tues Aug 28, 1:00 p.m.

The Friends of the Wheatfield Library hold monthly meetings, held in the library’s meeting rooms. All Friends members and those wishing to join the Friends of the Wheatfield Library are invited to attend these meetings at 1:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Computer Q & A "Meet our Resources"

Rensselaer
Aug 28, 2:00pm-3:00pm

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

Computer Q & A "Meet our Resources"

Rensselaer
Aug 28, 6:00pm-7:00pm

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

Anime Club

Rensselaer
Aug 29, 5:30pm-7:00pm

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

In August, bring your own anime to share with others, no R or mature ratings please. Come and enjoy anime and manga with others!
Open to anyone 15 years and older.

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