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 (booknews.com) Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

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. From: Reed Elsevier Inc. Copyright Reed Business Information

RoseMary Honnold is the young adult librarian coordinator at the Coshocton Public Library.
The creator of the See YA Around Web site has written for VOYA and YALSA's online newsletter and spoken at several conferences and workshops about teen programming. 101+ Teen Programs That Work is her first book. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

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

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