Synopsis
Packed with games, themes, and other ideas for attracting teens to the library, this how-to guide for librarians that work with teens in public or school library settings offers step-by-step directions for activities, workshops, author visits, holiday parties, coffee houses, summer reading programs, and craft and game programs. All suggestions are possible on a limited budget with limited staff time, and have been "field tested" by real teens at a real library. There is also material on making a case for teen programing at the library, planning programs, publicity, and record keeping. Honnold is young adult librarian coordinator at the Coshocton Public Library. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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.