TeenSpace provides a location and programs for teens that will empower them. The goals of TeenSpace are to:◦ Provide programs for teens that will help them grow

into successful and productive adults.◦ Provide opportunities for teens to enhance their

academic and life skills via civic engagement and targeted volunteerism

◦ Assist teens to develop faith in themselves and in their futures

◦ TeenSpace Motto: A Place For Teens, By Teens, Because of Teens

TeenSpace Goals

Teen Library Club – The Core◦ Library Service Projects

Key advisory group for planning implementing, and promoting teen programs and activities

Haunted House Santa’s Corner Easter Treasure Hunt Dia De Los Ninos -Alice in

Wonderland Tea Party Recycling Fair Unvalentine’s Day Videogame Tournaments Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament Junior Teen Friends Snack

Sales, Candy Buffet, Nacho Fundraiser

Assist with Library Book-sales

Buddy Programs◦ Reading Buddy ◦ Tiny Tots Buddy◦ Summer Buddy Program

Garden Buddy Healthy Buddy Math Ninja Buddy Art Buddy Music Buddy

Community Service Projects◦ Youth Health Ambassador◦ Paint Your Heart Out◦ OC Multicultural Fair◦ OC Marathon◦ Heritage House◦ Creek Clean-up◦ Tree Planting◦ OC Food Bank◦ Habitat For Humanity?

The Intangibles of TeenSpace!

• A place where teens are:– Listened to and acknowledged– Provided a safe place where they are accepted

and have a sense of belonging– Given boundaries, encouragement and motivation– Provided with a support system and an anchor– Receive accountability and expectations towards

realizing their full potential– Learn a culture of giving back to their community

The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program at Santa Ana Public Library:

From Seeds to Trees: Growing the Bilingual Librarian of Tomorrow from High School Diploma through MLIS with Santa Ana Public Library and Orange County REFORMA

Between July 2010 and June 2013, SAPL and OC-Reforma will conduct a three-tiered recruitment and training program

Three Stages:Seeds to Sprouts – Teens 12-18

Sprouts to Saplings – College Age

Saplings to Young Trees – MLIS Students

Need for programCritical shortage of Spanish speaking librarians

The need for qualified and culturally sensitive bilinguallibrarians in Hispanic service areas is acute.

The number of Latino students enrolled in MLIS programs verysmall.

Libraries and students in Hispanic communities need oneanother: the library to develop effective staffing, and thestudents to find means of enhancing their future prospectsand improving conditions in their communities.

City of Santa Ana• Page Internship (High School Level)

Santa Ana Public Library$8.53 - $9.95 per hour5 months / 10 hrs per week

• Page Internship Summer I (High School Level)Santa Ana Public Library$8.53 - $9.95 per hour10 Weeks / 10 hrs per week

• Page Internship Summer II (High School Level)Santa Ana Public Library$8.53 - $9.95 per hour10 Weeks / 20 hrs per week

Priority will be given to teens who have participated in our Volunteer Program

Typical Assignments:Shelve library materialStraighten library materialIn-HouseShelf-ReadOther duties as assignedRequired Activities:Must attend 1 OC REFORMA meetingMust attend 1 Library Discovery FieldtripMust attend 1 Library Career Exploration Field TripAttend Graphic Design Class Blog Weekly about their experiences, insights and suggestions on “Seeds to

Trees; Seeds to Sprouts” LiveJournal groupIntern Requirements:A High School StudentBilingual (Spanish or Vietnamese)Intern Benefits:OCREFORMA MembershipLibrary Sponsored Fieldtrips

Probation youth

• We have 1 spot specifically reserved for probation youth

• Tutors/mentors variety of skills – including previous work with probation youth.

Probation youth must have already served community service and/or volunteered 50

hours in the library and have a recommendation from their probation officer

Library Career Exploration and Library Discovery

Information Sessions and Fieldtrips

Year 1

• Library Discovery Fieldtrips– Cal State Fullerton– Getty Center - Conservatory

• Library Career Exploration Fieldtrips– REFORMA Career Fair

• Library Career Information Sessions– Santa Ana College

Activities and Opportunities

Participate in all Field trip/Career Awareness Experiences

Guidance of a Professional MentorOpportunities to cross-train in different

library divisions

Mentoring

• Paired with librarians from different department

• IT- technology• Circulation customer service

Leadership experience

• Programs will introduce our high-schoolers to running their own programs and learning how to implement projects that they develop

Community center not repository

• 21st century community center• As part of parks and recreation we shift over

to the library as the community center for knowledge and information

• Give access to our immigrant community

THE FUTURE APPLICATIONS OF THE SEEDS TO TREES APPROACH

Creating a New Approach From An Old Model

The New Approach From An Old Model

• An Apprenticeship and Service Learning approach where teens receive important mentoring and guidance

• Teens get an important hands-on learning experience in careers or professions that they may not have considered and learn a culture of professionalism

• Career Professionals get a to mentor and develop the next generations of professionals in their fields from a young age

• It is a good pathway for community sustainability and economic development in high immigrant communities like Santa Ana

Overall it can be a Meaningful and Positive Experience for All Parties Involved

The Role of Librarians

• Mentors• Mediators• Facilitators