Cooking Up Library Programs Teens and 'Tweens Will Love: Recipes for Success (Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series) - Softcover

Schadlich, Megan Emery

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1610699610 ISBN 13: 9781610699617

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited, 2015

Synopsis

Engage teens and 'tweens with library programs that nurture developmental and social needs―and keep young patrons entertained.

Want to get students tuned in, learning, and having fun? Covering programs ranging from DIY Modern Crafts to CSI Science, these simple plans will give you all the knowledge you need to create complete programs for 'tweens and teens―activities that students will find engaging and entertaining.

For each activity, the author identifies aspects that link to STEAM learning objectives. The educational ties help students learn about new topics while fostering the development of important life skills. While the plans are geared towards public librarians, they can easily be adapted to the school or home environment so parents, teachers, and anyone else who works with teens and 'tweens can create and implement these fun and unique programs.

About this title

About the Author

Megan Emery Schadlich works at Chattanooga Public Library in Chattanooga, TN.

Reviews

An easy to digest compilation of ideas, designed to demystify programming for tweens and teens. The book follows a cookbook format; each of the 12 chapters begins with an introduction, tips for promoting the program, and materials for "stocking your pantry." The bulk of the book is a description of program ideas, or "recipes," that follow a simple format. Each program entry provides a brief program description, an explanation of any relevant STEAM areas, time and supplies needed, age level, setup information, and instructions. The first chapter, "Antiprogramming," details six interactive "passive programming" ideas that allow kids to participate in their own way and at their own convenience-with the bulk of the librarian work done in advance. For instance, readers will find an "Instagram Photo Booth" (using an iPad and some props) and a "Buddha Board" (a Zen-inspired drawing board using water and paper), among other ideas. Notable chapters include in-depth descriptions of programs such as "Disgusting Science," "DIY Modern Crafts," "CSI Science," and "Teen Opportunities Fair." A few of the programs listed may become dated as popular trends ebb and flow, such as the rainbow loom project. VERDICT A good resource to have on hand for anyone creating programs, especially for librarians new to tween or teen services.-Adrienne L. Strock, Nashville Public Libraryα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1610699610
• ISBN 13: 9781610699617
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 196