Figure List xi
Series Editor Foreword by Joel Shoemaker xv
Preface xvii
Acknowledgments xxi
Introduction by Patrick Jones 1
1. Make a Case for Teen Programming at Your
Library 7
Overview 7
What does
Programming do for Teens? 7
What does
Programming do for the Library? 10
How can Your
Library Afford to do Programming? 11
Resources 12
2. Planning
Programs 13
Overview 13
What Programs will Work in Your Library? 14
Finding Program Ideas 19
A Dewey
Brainstorm 19
A Calendar of
Ideas 19
Coshocton Public
Library’s Year of YA Programs 19
When is the Best Time for a Program? 23
The
Bottom Line 23
The
Collection Connection 24
Teen Feedback 24
Resources 24
3. Summer Reading
Programs 25
Overview 25
The Basic Summer Reading Program 25
A Collection of Summer Reading Independent Program Themes 28
Circus Theme 28
International Theme 32
Space Theme 34
History/Medieval
Theme 36
Commemorative
Occasions Theme 38
The Bottom Line 38
The Collection Connection 38
Resources 38
4. Independent
Programs and Contests 41
Overview 41
A Collection of Independent Programs 42
Matching Games 42
Unmask the
Celebrities 42
Variations 43
It’s a Love
Match 43
Variations 43
Songs Inspired
by Literature 44
Misheard Lyrics 44
Play to Win 44
Variations 45
What’s so Great
About Her? 45
Variations 45
Trivia Games 45
Holiday Trivia
Quiz 45
Turkey Test 46
Sports Team
Trivia 46
Library Trivia 46
TV Trivia and
Other Trivia Games 46
Guessing Games 47
Back To School
Countdown 47
Variations 47
I Spy 47
Body In The Book
Drop 48
Giveaway Drawings 48
Countdown To
Christmas Comics Giveaway 48
Variations 48
Book-Related Games 48
Word Games 49
Thesaurically
Speaking 49
Say What? 49
WDIM? (What Does
It Mean?) 50
Word Scrambles 50
Word Trivia 50
Cryptograms,
Crosswords, and Other Games 50
Poetry Board 50
Virtual Makeover Day 51
Contests 51
Photography 52
Posters 52
Poetry 52
Essay 52
Bookmarks 52
The
Bottom Line 52
The
Collection Connection 53
Resources 53
5. Craft Programs 55
Overview 55
A Collection of Craft Programs 55
Beads! Beads!
Beads! 56
Materials Needed 58
The
Bottom Line 58
The
Collection Connection 58
Mehndi Tattoo
and a Taste of India 58
Materials Needed 60
The
Taste of India Meal 61
The
Bottom Line 62
The
Collection Connection 62
Sand Art and
Sand Painting 62
Materials Needed 63
The
Bottom Line 63
The
Collection Connection 64
Tie Dye 64
Materials Needed 64
The
Bottom Line 66
Soaps and
Lotions/Aromatherapy 66
Materials Needed 66
Procedures 66
The
Collection Connection 67
The
Bottom Line 67
More Craft Program Ideas 68
Candle Making 68
Candy Making 68
Scrap Book
Picture Frames 69
Make a Journal 70
Mardi Gras Masks 71
Teen Feedback 71
Resources 71
6. Game Programs 73
Overview 73
A Collection of Game Programs 73
Role-Playing Games 73
Purchased
Mystery Games 75
Live Clue 75
The
Bottom Line 81
The
Collection Connection 81
Game Show Programs 82
Survive Jeopardy
and Feel Like a Millionaire 82
Whose Line Is It
Anyway? 88
Board Games 89
Monopoly®
Tournament 89
The
Bottom Line 90
Board Game
Nights, Chess, Scrabble® 91
The
Bottom Line 91
The
Collection Connection 91
Teen Feedback 91
Resources 92
7. Coffeehouse
Programs 93
Overview 93
A Collection of Coffeehouse Programs 93
Poetry Night 93
Group Poetry Games 98
Music
Revue/Karaoke 99
Open Mike Night 102
The
Bottom Line 102
The
Collection Connection 102
Teen Feedback 102
Resources 103
8. Scavenger Hunts 105
Overview 105
A Collection of Scavenger Hunts 106
We Have a
Mission! A Space Theme Scavenger Hunt 106
Library Survivor 112
Library Tour 118
Independent
Scavenger Hunts 118
The
Bottom Line 119
The
Collection Connection 119
Resources 119
9. Lock-Ins and
Holiday Parties 121
Overview 121
A Basic Lock-In Plan 121
Medieval Theme 122
Space Theme 122
Beach Party
Theme 123
Games, Crafts, and Activities for a Beach Party 124
Food for a Beach Party 126
Prizes for a Beach Party 126
More Party and Lock-In Activities 126
Pizza Taste-Off 126
Fun Party Food
Ideas 128
Christmas
Carry-In Dinner 128
Anthropology Game: In the Year 20001 129
Halloween
Decorating Party 130
The
Mummy Wrap 130
Human Bingo 132
Variations 133
Mad Libs 133
Dictionary 133
Sardines 133
Sweet Heart Chat 134
Twenty Questions 134
Play-Doh
Sculptionary 134
Name That Tune 134
The
Bottom Line 134
The
Collection Connection 135
Teen Feedback 135
Resources 136
10. Programs for
Teens and Parents 137
Overview 137
Science Fair
Help Day 137
Details to Complete the Program 143
Ideas for Presenters 143
Instructions for Mad Scientist Lab Experiments 143
The
Bottom Line 146
The
Collection Connection 146
College
Knowledge 146
The
Bottom Line 148
The
Collection Connection 149
International
Game Night 149
The
Bottom Line 149
Teen Feedback 150
Resources 150
11. Programs for
Teens and Children 151
Overview 151
Reader’s Theater 151
The
Bottom Line 153
Medieval
Festival 153
Carnival 156
The
Bottom Line 156
Teen Feedback 156
Resources 156
12. Field Trips 157
Overview 157
The Borders
Shopping Trip 157
Other Field Trip
Ideas 160
The
Bottom Line 160
Teen Feedback 160
13. Teen Volunteer
Programs 163
Overview 163
Volunteer Jobs
for Teens 164
Tips for
Creating Good Volunteers 165
Rewards for
Volunteers 166
How To Organize
a Teen Advisory Board 166
14. Publicity 169
Overview 169
E-Mail List 169
Newsletters 170
Display Case 173
Schools 174
Word of Mouth 175
Media 175
Community Events 175
Resources 177
15. Record Keeping 179
Overview 179
Program Records 179
Evaluations 180
Circulation Statistics 181
Is it All About Numbers? 181
A Final Word 183
Index to 101+ Programs 185
Index 187
About
the Author 195
