101+ Teen Programs That Work (Teens @ the Library Series) [Paperback]

RoseMary Honnold (Author)

Book Description

Series: Teens the Library Series | Publication Date: October 15, 2002

These affordable and tested ideas are your key to jump-starting YA programs and services. The wide variety of activities range from summer reading programs, games, contests, and crafts to more ambitious efforts including coffeehouse style poetry and open mike nights. There are themed library lock-ins and even programs that bring together young people and their parents. Exciting program titles like "Misheard Lyrics," "A Body in the Book Drop," and "Back to School Count-Down" are designed to appeal to a wide range of ages and interests. Throughout the book you’ll find useful observations and guidance about how to make the all-important collection connection. Feedback from actual program participants, sample surveys, promotional pieces, and photographs are included. This thorough package of guidance, ideas, recommended resources, and tools will help ensure success with young adults.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Those who work with teens will find plenty of year-round programming ideas in this useful volume. The author has incorporated tried-and-true activities complete with instructions on how to plan and present each one, with additional commentary on the bottom line (costs), the collection connection (books, magazines, Web sites, etc.), teen feedback, and further reading resources. Easily accessible, the suggestions will encourage even the most experienced YA librarian to try something in a different way. For example, a popular twist on a traditional craft program can be a session on henna tattooing and, with slight modification, a scavenger hunt can become "Library Survivor." In addition, the last chapter addresses the all-important need for evaluations and record-keeping statistics. Veteran staffers looking for inspiration or those new to the exciting world of programming with teens will need to keep this title handy at all times.
Jana R. Fine, Clearwater Public Library System, FL
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Using successful teen programming from her public library, the author gives librarians detailed information on how to plan and run such programs, which are based on 40 developmental assets for teens identified by the Search Institute. Chapters on making a case for teen programming, publicity, and record keeping offer practical, generic suggestions. Other chapters each cover a specific type of program, from summer reading, scavenger hunts, field trips, etc. to programs for teens and parents or teens and younger children. Honnold describes these specific programs in detail, with information on cost, variations for the reader, connections to the collection, related professional reading, and quotes from teen participants. The book includes samples of surveys, forms, and other materials plus photos of many of the actual events. Although these are public library programs, most can be easily adapted for school libraries. RBB
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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Product Details

• Paperback: 195 pages
• Publisher: Neal Schuman Pub (October 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555704530
• ISBN-13: 978-1555704537
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,455,387 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, July 13, 2010

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This review is from: 101+ Teen Programs That Work (Teens @ the Library Series) (Paperback)

This is an excellent resource for anyone looking for new programming ideas for teens. The ideas (or examples) are a little out of date, but the idea behind them is fantastic. It's given me a lot of new ideas for programs at our Library that I can't wait to try out!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for educators and parents alike, December 10, 2002

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This review is from: 101+ Teen Programs That Work (Teens @ the Library Series) (Paperback)

101+ Teen Programs That Work by RoseMary Honnold (Young Adult Coordinator, Choshocton Public Library) is an informed and informative compilation of fun, educational, and exciting school and community library-based programs for children and teenagers. Tried and tested favorites include library-themed scavenger hunts, reading programs, trivia games, craft programs such as sand painting and tie dye, party and lock-in activities, and much, much more. An excellent resource for educators and parents alike, 101+ Teen Programs That Work is a welcome and valued addition to any school or community library resource or "Friends of the Library" reference collection.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful!, June 30, 2003

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This review is from: 101+ Teen Programs That Work (Teens @ the Library Series) (Paperback)

Ms. Honnold obviously loves her work and it shows through the wide variety of activites she presetns here. Enough to keep the busiest YA counselor prepared for many a rainy day.