Popular Programs for Teens Chocolate parties, altered books, writing contests, giant twister, bodies in the book drop, and more! Learn what works (and what doesn't) with teens.
My Programming Philosophy Whatever interests teens, interests the library.
Considerations Programming Goals Resources Teen Interest Timing/Schedule
General Wisdom Food is Good Prize Drawings are Good Background Music is Good Game Worksheets are Good (
Passive Programs
Writing Contests & Quizzes Poetry Writing Contests Short Story Writing Contests Teen Read Week & Teen Tech Week Quizzes
Body in the Book Drop
Your Library Roaming Murder Mystery Game
Summer Reading Programs Treasure Map Time Travel Board Game Harry Potter Mystery with Weekly Clues Guess Jar Continuing Story Book Reviews
Active Programs
Teen Volunteer Board
Murder Mystery in the Attic
Gaming
Chocolate Party
Recycled Records
Altered Books Giant Twister Duct Tape Wallets Filmmaking Presentation Improv Comedy Performances School and Class Tours
Upcoming Events (maybe) Pizza Tasting (Books with Bite) Pimp Your Book Cart ( Networked Gaming Bleach T-Shirt Designs (photos courtesy of Carrie Smith, Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library ) Game Night
Steal Ideas Connecting Young Adults & Libraries Connecting Young Adults & Libraries by Patrick Jones 101+ Teen Programs that Work 101+ Teen Programs that Work by RoseMary Honnold YA-YAAC List YALSA Calendar of Teen Programming Ideas YALSA Professional Development: Programming
Mary Beth Cox Provo City Library