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

(http://www.puzzlemaker.com)

Passive Programs

Writing Contests & Quizzes

Poetry Writing Contests

Short Story Writing Contests

Teen Read Week & Teen Tech Week

Quizzes

Body in the Book Drop

Whodunnit @ 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 (http://www.overduemedia.com/PimpMyBookcart/)

Networked Gaming

Bleach T-Shirt Designs (photos courtesy of Carrie Smith, Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library )

Game Night

Steal Ideas

Connecting Young Adults & Libraries by Patrick Jones

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

marybeth_cox@provo.lib.ut.us

801-852-6674