1. Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014 November 3, 2013 Paws to Read: Tween Programs Jill Harris San Rafael Public Library

2. Why Tweens?  Tweens/younger teens need programs of their own because:  They occupy a distinct developmental stage  They have unique needs and interests  They are sometimes ignored, or grouped with younger kids or older teens  They are underserved  They will make your library better November 3, 2013Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014

3. Origami Animals November 3, 2013Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014

4. Host a Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization November 3, 2013Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014  Local volunteer opportunities  Learn about wildlife in their own backyard  Great opportunity for book pairings  Become an animal advocate  Alternative: host a local animal shelter / adoption center

5. Endangered Animals Sidewalk Chalk Murals November 3, 2013Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014  Educate tweens and the public about endangered animals  Give them a voice for issues they care about  Low cost: all you need is sidewalk chalk and space

6. Nature Walk November 3, 2013Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014  Bring the expertise of the library out into the world  Doesn’t have to be a trail  Host a book club or craft in the forest or local park  Low to no cost

7. Pet Photography Contest November 3, 2013Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014  Offer funniest, cutest, best image, and other categories  Have staff and/or tween/teen volunteers be the judges  Partner with a local gallery to show the photos

8. Local Wildlife Sighting Contest November 3, 2013Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014

9. Random Acts of Kindness for Animals November 3, 2013Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014

10. Animal Print Glass November 3, 2013Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014

11. Contact: Jill Harris San Rafael Public Library Jill.harris@cityofsanrafael.org The California Summer Reading Program is a project of the California Library Association, supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. June 22, 2012Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014