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Teen Volunteer League
The Teen Volunteer League currently offers multiple opportunities for middle and high school students to earn community service hours systemwide!

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Explore career options by browsing a variety of professions, watching Q&As with industry leaders, and more!
Summer at your library Teen Booklist
![Cover art for Spooky lakes : 25 strange and mysterious lakes that dot our planet / [text and illustrations by] Geo Rutherford.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cover-art-9781419770531.jpeg)
Spooky lakes : 25 strange and mysterious lakes that dot our planet / [text and illustrations by] Geo Rutherford.
Rutherford, Geo, author, illustrator.

Cosplay crime / Marty Chan.
Chan, Marty, author.

The no-girlfriend rule / by Christen Randall.
Randall, Christen, author.

The maid and the Crocodile / Jordan Ifueko.
Ifueko, Jordan, author.

With a little luck / Marissa Meyer.
Meyer, Marissa, author.

Hearts overboard / Becky Dean.
Dean, Becky (Becky Lynn), author.

The baker and the bard : a cozy fantasy adventure / Fern Haught.
Haught, Fern, author.

Your letter / Hyeon A Cho translation, Webtoon lettering, Abigail Blackman.
Cho, Hyŏn-a, author, artist.

Navigating with you / Jeremy Whitley, writer Cassio Ribeiro, artist Nikki Foxrobot, letterer.
Whitley, Jeremy, author.

Silver vessels / Steve Orlando, writer Katia Vecchio, artist Dave Lanphear, letterer.
Orlando, Steve, author.
Upcoming Teens Events
Orlando Public Library (Purple Room - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Coding & Robotics
Write real code. Use JavaScript or Python to complete challenges in CodeCombat. Explore mazes, loot treasure and defeat enemies in a fantasy adventure game using code.
Learn more>Melrose Center (Video Production Studio - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Video Production
Operate professional Kino Flo and Sola 4 lighting equipment and Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 digital film camera settings to evoke mood and feeling.
Learn more>Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw - Lab)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Start crocheting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a bookmark for your favorite read. Techniques include creating a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stitches.
Learn more>Melrose Center (Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Vehicle Simulator
Learn to fly with a professional flight simulator using realistic flight controls. Instruction will cover the use of the equipment and software. (tic101)
Learn more>Melrose Center (Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Audio Production
Turn your ideas into reality with Ableton Live. Live is made for music creation and performance with fast, fluid and flexible options.
Learn more>South Trail Branch (South Trail - Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning
Explore Salvadore Dali's iconic works and unique surrealist style. After peering into his techniques, create your own imaginative, dreamlike masterpiece. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Learn more>Middle School Advisory Board Meeting
Teen Volunteering
Online (Virtual Room - Youth Services 1)
Event Categories: Community & Citizenship; Education & Learning
Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to test out new tween and teen programs, brainstorm new teen services, and more! Recommended for students in grades 6-8.
Learn more>Online: Unity – Create a 3D Platformer Game
3 Parts Class Series
Online (Virtual Melrose Classroom 2)
Event Categories: Game Design & Virtual Reality
Learn how to navigate the Unity Editor, manipulate game objects, and program custom behaviors while creating a 3D Platformer video game.
Learn more>Melrose Center (Melrose Stage - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances
This two-part class teaches basic song structure, writing melody & lyrics. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.
Learn more>Melrose Center (Makerspace - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY
Bring your 3D Design to reality with a 3D Printer at the Makerspace. Learn how to use the slicing software, proper settings on the printer and gain access to our 3D printers in the Makerspace.
Learn more>Homework Help
Quick links to live online tutoring, school subject research guides, research paper writing tips, test preparation and other school work assistance.