Teen Services

@ ImaginOn

The Loft @ ImaginOn

Loft @ ImaginOn CollectionWhat materials can teens check out from the Loft

@ ImaginOn?

Teen FictionTeen Nonfiction,

Young Adult Series BooksTeen Classics

Graphic Novels Manga

Teen MagazinesComic books

Movies (DVDs) Music (CDs)Audio BooksPlay Scripts

The Comfort Zone

                                

Developing a Physical Space…

Developing a Creative Space…

Developing a Virtual Space…Teen Second Life • A virtual space that teens create• New expression of “a library

without walls” • Reaches teens where they are

(online) and helps to keep libraries relevant

• Teens can construct their own environment and interact with adults in a safe online

environment  

Find out more: www.teen.secondlife.com

Getting Teens Involved:Teen Advisory Councils

Getting Teens Involved:Volunteers and Interns

Teen Volunteers• Teens suggest and facilitate programs • Teens are given and take responsibility for their work • Teens find great opportunities to enrich themselves and to teach

and work with their own peers in a variety of settings

Teen Interns in Studio i• Internships often fulfill school requirements• Teen interns learn and build on valuable techniques

Getting Teens Involved:

You Never Know @ Your Library!”

National Teen Summer Reading Public Service

Announcement

Created for and by teens at ImaginOn!

Big Projects!

Teen ProgrammingWhy program for teens?• Shows that teens have value in the community• Teens and librarians create relationships; staff

become non-parent adult role models • Provides a creative outlet and constructive use of

time • Helps create a sense of purpose• Offers opportunities for teens to interact in

informal setting

How do I plan relevant teen programs?Create programs that teens want, not what you want!

Teens & Technology

Partnerships• Communicative

Partnerships• Cooperative Partnerships• Collaborative Partnerships

Teen Safety and SecurityIt is an important aspect of teenage development to have a safe environment in the community and outside the home so that teens have an opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities .

The Loft @ImaginOn:

12-18 ONLY!

How does ImaginOn keep teens safe and

secure?•Easy to follow rules•Age appropriate spaces•Well-trained staff•Progressive Discipline Policy•Security officers •Security cameras

Promotion and Marketing for Teens

Teen Marketing Tools:

• Word-of-Mouth! • Library’s Teen MySpace Page • Library’s Teen Website • Internal Handouts and Flyers

Through these venues, teens, teachers and parents learn about our mission, our facility, and the programs that we have to offer. All of our promotional materials list contact information (including phone number, email, and our website URL) so that interested parties can always find out more information!