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Teen coffeehouse program

Teen coffeehouse program. Poetry Night. Location: Multnomah County Library. Could be done anywhere, but this system did not seem to already have a program like this in place Have an ongoing program for adults, but not for teens

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Teen coffeehouse program

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  1. Teen coffeehouse program Poetry Night

  2. Location:Multnomah County Library • Could be done anywhere, but this system did not seem to already have a program like this in place • Have an ongoing program for adults, but not for teens • http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2003657098_poetryside09.html

  3. Target Age/Audience:HighSchool (ages 14-18)Teens who are interested in performance poetry Goals: • To promote the reading and writing of poetry. • To promote the library’s collections of poetry and resources to help beginning writers. • To give teens a safe space to share and showcase their talents. • To give teens a different perspective of the library.

  4. Resources needed: • Drinks (Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Hot water, Tea) • Cups • “Coffeehouse” food (baked goods) • Tables covered in paper • Wall(s) covered in paper • Markers/crayons • Designated “Stage” area, possibly with microphone, where teens will perform their poetry

  5. Other Resources: • Various poetry books: • Books of poetry by teens • Books of poetry by published poets • (from a variety of backgrounds) • Books about how to write poetry

  6. Program Outline: • Open mic format: can read/perform own original poetry, a friend’s poetry, or a published poem • First come, first perform – sign-up sheet as you enter (and can sign up anytime as long as time permits) • Relaxed atmosphere – like a coffeehouse: teens can come and leave as they like. Participation encouraged, not required.

  7. Promotion Get local high school (English and Drama) teachers involved. Possibly offer extra credit, or some sort of assignment fulfillment. Send fliers to schools and post at all libraries. Also post in coffee shops. Post artwork and written poetry in Teen area of library to share with other teens that did not attend, and encourage them to come to the next one!! Post original poetry (with permission) on the teen website or teen blog. Each participant will be entered into a drawing for a gift card.

  8. Teen Coffeehouse: Open Mic Poetry Night Perform some poetry. Or just sit back and enjoy. • DATE, The Public Library, 7:00pm

  9. Evaluation: • Brief written survey as the kids are leaving – what they liked, what they didn’t like, would they come again, would they change anything • Talk to kids who didn’t come – would they come if we changed something: • More of a slam format? • More competitive? Winner as voted on by audience? • Guest poet? • Collaboration with outside poetry organization - Youth Speaks example in Seattle

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