Presented by Monroe County Library System Member Libraries and ROC Against Antisemitism Join the Monroe County Library System and ROC Against Antisemitism for a series of online book discussions about antisemitism and Israel. Conversations will be held every other month, on the third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, online, focusing on […]
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Greater Rochester Youth Read
The Greater Rochester Teen Read (GRTR) is an annual event when librarians across the Monroe County Library System encourage teens and adults to read the same young adult novel and invite the community to meet the featured authors at libraries, schools, and teen centers, around the Rochester area, reaching hundreds of students and educators. This Year’s […]
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The Center for Youth https://www.centerforyouth.net/ 905 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14620 24 Hour Crisis Line, 585-271-7670 Shelter, Housing & Crisis Services Crisis Nurseries, Permanent & Transitional Housing, Emergency Shelter, Safe Harbour, Street Outreach, and Nook Food Security Cupboard. School-Based and Commitment to Youth Development New Beginning School, School Based Services, Learn2Earn: Workforce Development, Rochester Teen […]
https://libraryweb.org/teens/community-connections/Caring for the Community through Donation Drives at MCLS Member Libraries
This summer, in recognition of the Summer Reading theme “All Together Now,” MCLS Member Libraries are participating in a number of donation drives to support local organizations. Below you will find a list of those donation drives and which member libraries you donate items to. SPIRIT NYS SPIRIT NYS’ Back to School drive helps to […]
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Prepare https://www.act.org/ ACT is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people achieve education and workplace success. Grounded in more than 60 years of research, ACT is a trusted leader in college and career readiness. https://www.ets.org/ Research, assessments, and learning solutions to inform decisions and create opportunities for learners around the world. https://www.collegeboard.org/ College Board […]
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The Monroe County Library System is proud to offer Empire Passes for New York State Parks, which allows users to borrow free admission passes to hundreds of New York State Parks. The Empire Pass is your ticket to the great outdoors!–swim, hike, fish, play; it’s all free! Search the library catalog to find available passes […]
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2-1-1 Life Line: For urgent personal needs, such as emergency food, shelter, clothing, crisis counseling, substance abuse issues, employment, financial and legal issues, and physical and mental health needs. Available 24 hours a day, seven days per week: Dial 2-1-1 or 1-877-FLNY2-1-1 (1-877-356-9211) or chat online at https://www.211lifeline.org/ 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 is now the […]
https://libraryweb.org/teens/teen-health-wellness/Volunteer at the Library
Offer your help and make a difference by volunteering at the library and gaining job experience! A number of MCLS Member libraries offer volunteer opportunities for teens throughout the year. Some examples of what teens do as volunteers include becoming a children’s program assistant, keeping statistics, straightening bookshelves, Learn more about volunteer opportunities at each […]
https://libraryweb.org/teens/volunteer-at-the-library/Teen Home https://libraryweb.org/teens/teen-home/