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WHY do teen after school programming?

WHY do teen after school programming?. Increase use of the collection and other core services Inform, entertain, and enrich teens Attract new users or current users to use the library differently Promote the library in a positive light in the community

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WHY do teen after school programming?

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  1. WHY do teen after school programming? • Increase use of the collection and other core services • Inform, entertain, and enrich teens • Attract new users or current users to use the library differently • Promote the library in a positive light in the community • Increase youth involvement opportunities • Support healthy youth development www.connectingya.com

  2. The Developmental Needs of Teenagers: • Physical Activity • 2. Competence and Achievement • 3. Self-Definition • 4. Creative Expression • 5. Positive Social Interaction with Peers and Adults • 6. Structure and Clear Limits • 7. Meaningful Participation www.connectingya.com

  3. Exercise • What are the biggest obstacles to getting teens and tweens to attend programs? www.connectingya.com

  4. Program This! www.connectingya.com

  5. WHAT’S THE FREQUENCY: a how-to-do-it workshop “But I put out the flyer” - Stock excuse number #1 on why a program or service didn’t meet expectations. www.connectingya.com

  6. WHAT is programming for teens? • Staff intensive: • Involve a hired presenter: • Use a teen presenter with knowledge or expertise • Be totally teen planned, implemented and evaluated. • Be highly interactive on the teens own time and always available • Be almost spontaneous www.connectingya.com

  7. Connecting Young Adults and LibrariesPatrick Joneshttp://www.connectingya.com • Exercise • Dewey or don’t we know good topics for school age programs? www.connectingya.com

  8. Connecting Young Adults and LibrariesPatrick Joneshttp://www.connectingya.com www.connectingya.com

  9. What are the elements of developing successful teen programs? • Popularity of the topic: • Promotion, not just publicity. • Making connections with what is happening in the lives of teenagers. • High touch: the best model for teen programs is NOT story time (we perform; the audience watches), but toddler time: we provide an interactive experience consist with the development needs of the child. • Youth involvement: • Define success and expectations • Partnering with schools, school group, and youth serving organization: www.connectingya.com

  10. What are the elements of developing successful teen programs? • Popularity of the topic: • Promotion, not just publicity. • Making connections with what is happening in the lives of teenagers. • High touch: the best model for teen programs is NOT story time (we perform; the audience watches), but toddler time: we provide an interactive experience consist with the development needs of the child. • Youth involvement: • Define success and expectations • Partnering with schools, school group, and youth serving organization: www.connectingya.com

  11. Consulting, training, and coaching for providing powerful youth services including library card campaigns and web projects patrick@connectingYA.com Connecting Young Adults and LibrariesPatrick Joneshttp://www.connectingya.com www.connectingya.com

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