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Can’t make it to the library? Delivery service to your door may be available! Contact the Montrose Regional library at 970-964-2556 or Naturita Community Library at 970-787-2270 for more information.

We offer many things for teens to do at the Montrose Library. Click on the tabs below for all the info.

Contact the Teen Services Department:
(970) 964-2558     heaster@montroselibrary.org

Teen(ish) Book Club

Book Nerds Unite! Like to read and discuss? Want a free book? Join us for Teen(ish) Book Club monthly in the library’s meeting room.

Recommended for ages 13(ish)-18(ish). Recent selections have included The Gilded Ones, Fable, and Scythe. Members propose and vote on upcoming selections.

These are casual conversations to which all are invited! The first 10 registrants always receive a free copy of the book.

For the latest book selection and dates, check the library’s events calendar, social media, or the registration page at https://bit.ly/mrldteen.

REGISTER HERE for the book club! For more information, email heaster@montroselibrary.org or text (970) 275-9383.

Educator’s Newsletter

The Montrose Regional Library Educator Newsletter features snippets of information on upcoming programs and library resources that may be of use to educators (including parent educators!) or your students.

Read the newsletter below. If you would like to receive the digital version of the newsletter, published three times a year, submit your name and email address to https://bit.ly/MRLDednewsletter.

Teen(ish) Literary Magazine

It’s here! Copies of the fourth annual edition of the Teen Literary Magazine are available to the public in the Montrose Regional Library starting September 3. Thanks so much to all the editors, writers, and artists who made this possible and for sharing their time and voices with our community. Huge thanks, too, to the Friends of the Montrose Library for their ongoing support of the project. It wouldn’t be possible without the FOL!

Stay tuned in early 2025 for more information on upcoming editions of the magazine, including how to submit or how to be a part of the editorial board.

TAB (Teen Advisory Board)

The Montrose Library’s Teen Advisory Board is chance to connect and influence decision-making in the library!

TAB members currently lead a redesign of the teen space in the library, plan and help run programming for teens (like Teens After Hours themes and activities) and advise library staff on decisions that impact teens in the library and the community. Attendance at all meetings is not mandatory, but it’s a great way to build up volunteer hours!

Email heaster@montroselibrary.org or text at 970-275-9383 for info on how to join.

Rainbow Social Club

A meeting space for LGBTQ+ teens and allies to unite in games, discussion, maker activities, books, and more! This a safe community space to just be and foster the sense of courage to be authentic selves and support courage. Check the website events calendar and the library’s social media pages for the exact date and time of each gathering.

Meetings alternate between book clubs and maker activities. Recent book selections have included The Sun and the Star by Mark Oshiro and Rick Riordan and Improbable Magic for Cynical Witches by Kate Scelsa. Recent maker activities have included button-making, record-painting, and air-dry clay pots.

For more information email ratkinson@montroselibrary.org or text (970) 275-9383.

Teens After Hours

Need a night out? Join us every month for a fun Friday night out with the library!

Teens After Hours is the result of listening to the community of what is missing for teens. A safe place to gather for teens only, to learn new skills, hang out with teens and just be. This program will encompass old favorites such as Teenish Game Night and Makers Series. Each Teens After Hours will look to encompass 2 crowds of enjoyment and interest. Bring yourself and a friend and let’s make Friday nights worth leaving the bored doom scrolling at home.

Our first Teens After Hours event will be hosted at La Familia Music Group on January 24th  from 6:00pm-8:00pm . Learn how to write Slam Poetry then put it to some sick beats with a DJ workshop provided by the LFMG Music Academy. This will be the first of many Friday night activities for teens to enjoy in the community.

2025 Teens After Hours themes will include gaming, LoFi studying around finals, mocktails & chill during summer, and a cosplay/costume ball!

Even a volunteer fair for those who need volunteer hours and have no idea where to start or would merely like to expand their knowledge.

For the latest events, check the library’s events calendar, social media, or the registration page at https://bit.ly/mrldteen.

Contact the young adult department at heaster@montroselibrary.org or text (970) 275-9383 for more information.

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Upcoming Events for Teens

February 19, 2025
Montrose Library Meeting Room, 320 S 2nd St
Montrose, CO 81401 United States
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February 20, 2025
Montrose Library Meeting Room, 320 S 2nd St
Montrose, CO 81401 United States
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February 20, 2025
Montrose Library Meeting Room, 320 S 2nd St
Montrose, CO 81401 United States
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