Teen Programs with Punch: A Month-by-Month Guide

by Valerie A. Ott

Looking for some fresh program ideas for your teen patrons? Want to change those bored expressions on teen faces to eager smiles? This guide offers a stimulating selection of program ideas that will appeal to teens between the ages of 12 and 18 throughout the year! Recognizing that there is no such thing as a typical teenager, the programs represent a broad range of interests, from arts and crafts workshops to educational programs to purely recreational activities―from serious to serious fun. Programs for all seasons include Goth Gathering, Intolerance Forum, Night at the Oscars, Library Fear Factor, Find Your Future, and Cyber-Safety.
Everything you need to get started is here―from the nitty gritty details like supply lists and approximate costs to practical, step-by-step instructions. Collection connections and ideas for promotion enhance the guide. And there are also suggestions for those times when time is short and money is tight. A wonderful combination of inspiration and practicality, and of start-to-finish guidance for successful teen programming. Grades 6-12.

Genres: Professional Development, Young Adult

300 pages, Paperback

First published September 5, 2000

Reviews

[Talia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting, out-of-the-box ideas

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[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some programs seem far too complicated to do at the pace suggested, but these programs will appeal to adults as well as teens and provide fodder for community outreach days as well.

[Kris Ivy · Rating 5 out of 5]

an informative read that every librarian should look at, not just those that represent the Young Adult department
recommended for librarians who are open to new ideas and programs.