1. 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.

2. My Programming Philosophy Whatever interests teens, interests the library.

3. Considerations Programming Goals Resources Teen Interest Timing/Schedule

4. General Wisdom Food is Good Prize Drawings are Good Background Music is Good Game Worksheets are Good (http://www.puzzlemaker.com)

5. Passive Programs

6. Writing Contests & Quizzes Poetry Writing Contests Short Story Writing Contests Teen Read Week & Teen Tech Week Quizzes

7. Body in the Book Drop

8. Whodunnit @ Your Library Roaming Murder Mystery Game

9. Summer Reading Programs Treasure Map Time Travel Board Game Harry Potter Mystery with Weekly Clues Guess Jar Continuing Story Book Reviews

10. Active Programs

11. Teen Volunteer Board

12. Murder Mystery in the Attic

13. Gaming

14. Chocolate Party

15. Recycled Records

16. Altered Books Giant Twister Duct Tape Wallets Filmmaking Presentation Improv Comedy Performances School and Class Tours

17. Upcoming Events (maybe) Pizza Tasting (Books with Bite) Pimp Your Book Cart (http://www.overduemedia.com/PimpMyBookcart/) Networked Gaming Bleach T-Shirt Designs (photos courtesy of Carrie Smith, Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library ) Game Night

18. 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

19. Mary Beth Cox Provo City Library marybeth_cox@provo.lib.ut.us 801-852-6674