The Table of Contents
List of Figures
Foreword by Joel Shoemaker, Series Editor
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction by Patrick Jones
1. Measuring Unmeasurable Outcomes
On Libraries, by Mamie Alsdurf
2. Summer Reading and Teen Read Week Programs
Overview
Treasure Strips, by Joanne Coker
Books and Tennis for Life, by Elise Sheppard
CSI @ the Library, by Chris Holt
Journey to Japan and Invitation to Ireland, by Lola H. Teubert
Camp Create, by Heather Miller
3. More Independent Programs
Overview
Worst Book Award, by Jennifer Stencel
Get Carded at the Library Day, by Jennifer Stencel
Teen Choice Awards, by Jennifer Stencel
The Pink Flamingo Hunt, by Sandra Lang
4. More Craft Programs
Overview
Paint the Library Red, White, and Blue by Brian Simons
Craft Day, by Cathy Hochadel
Eco-trash or Earth Day Zoo, by Cathy Hochadel
Hot Stuff Glass Etching, by Cynthia Gaynor
Ductigami, by Karen J. DeAngelo
Henna Tattoos, by Melissa Pillot
Create Your Own Papier-Mâché Creature, by Laura Vinograd
Papermaking, by Amy Doty
Valentine Workshop, by Irene Scherer
Knitting for Teens, by Sophie R. Brookover
It’s a Bead Thing, by Joan Weiskotten
Sketch, by Melissa Pillot
Chinese Juggling Sticks, by Melissa Pillot
Teen Art Show Contest, by Jan Chapman
String Art, by Virginia Schonwald
Flip-flop Workshop, by Sandy Lang
Marble Magnets, by Lara M. Zeises
Hang Loose Teen Craft Night, by Phyllis Uchrin
Freedom Bricks, by Denise DiPaolo
Funkadelic 60s, by Paula Shockley
Poetry Rocker in Your Locker, by Jennifer Stencel
Slammin’ in your Sleep, by Jennifer Stencel
Cartooning for Teens, by Gretchen H. Hanley
Manga Drawing Class, by Rhonda Belyea
Butt Pillows, by Randee J. Bybee
5. Book-themed Programs
Overview
Books Come Alive, by Janet Good
PYB: Protect Your Books, by Cathy Hochadel
Time-share Chair, by Cathy Hochadel
Teen Anime Club, by Shannan Sword
Battle of the Books, by Amy Hoptay
Folktales, by Melissa Pillot
Banned Books, by Debbie Socha
Books-on-tape Club, by Mark A. Malcolm
All-you-can-read Buffet, by Kara Falck
Free Comic Book Day, by Tina Gentile
Read-a-thon, by Phyllis Uchrin
Total Reading Live, by Carly Wiggins
Café Book, by Rebecca Purdy
6. Food Programs
Overview
Fear Factor, by Linda Uhler
Make-it–Take-it Edible Valentine Treats,
by Theresa Wordelmann
Teen Bake-off, by Margie Walker
Sundae, Sundae, by Ria Newhouse
Celebrate Ohio Making Buckeyes, by Janet Oneacre
7. More Parties, Games, and Lock-ins
Overview
Teen Game Night, by Phyllis Uchrin
Doppleganger, by Cathy Hochadel
A Lock-in, by Karissa Murphy and Andrea Schimpf
TAB Library Lock-in, by Olivia S. Durant
Mardi Gras Bash, by Kristin Fletcher-Spear and Karen Reed
Loud at the Library, by Amy Ackerman
Nerd Core, by Spring Lea Henry
Lybrary Lympics, by Cathy Hochadel
8. Programs for Girls
Overview
DIY Beauty, by Kristin Fletcher-Spear
Teen Hoopla Book Club, by Amanda Spargo
For Girls Only!!, by Bonnie Demarchi and Linda Staskus
Prom Preview, by Linda Uhler
Fashionistas, by Kristina Daily
9. Programs for Boys
Overview
Demo of Adventure Role-playing Games, by Brian Simons
Board Game Competitions
10. Programs for Tweens
Overview
Don’t Buy the Elevator Pass: Your Guide to Middle School,
by Jennifer Stencel
Chinese Postcards, by Melissa Pillot
Reading Rants: A Booktalking Program
for Middle Schoolers, by Kelly Laszczak
The Kearns Teen Program, by Trish Hull
Girls-only and Boys’ Night, by Alison Miller
Teen Makeover, by Deb Belew
Law and Order and . . . You!, by Beth Solomon
11. More Programs for Teens and Adults and Teens and Children
Overview
Battle of the Bards, by Diane Tuccillo
Battle of the Ages, by Cathy Hochadel
Book Buddies, by Mary Adamowski
Mother/Daughter Book Club, by Susan G. Barhan
Feeling Safe: Tips for Teens and Parents, by Jennifer Gardner
Poetry Café, by Sharon Macdonald
A Celebration of Black History, by Lin Flores
Dr. Seuss Day, by Leah Ducato Rudolph 000
Spooky Night, by Miriam Perez
12. Writing Programs
Overview 000
Journal Club, by Donna Childs
The Write Stuff, by Jeni Venker Weidenbenner
Young Writers Group, by Susanna Holstein
Annual Youth Poetry Contest, by Aiesha Collins
Teen Journalism Boot Camp, by Sharon Moynes
13. Teens in the Spotlight
Overview
Oakland Teens Make a Global Impact!, by Anthony Bernier
Reading Raps, by Jennifer Singell-Thanasiu
Teen Talent Show, by Nicolas Brown
Library Songsters, by Ira Lax
From-the-top Classical-music Showcase, by Lisa Wemett
Hip-hop Workshops, by Audrey Leventhal and Christine Borne
Teen Poetry Café, by Jody Maples
14. School and Life Skills
Overview
Teen Investment Week, by Vickie Beene-Beavers
Club Tech, by Melissa Pillot
Finals Café, by Karen Cruze
Career Night by Brian Simons
How to Go to College for Almost Free,
by Suzanne Daveluy and Eva Volin
Emergency!, by Amy Korpieski
Pizza and Politicians, by Jennifer Garner
Teens on Campus Club, by Elise Sheppard
College: What It’s Really Like, by Brian Simons
Introduction to Fencing, by Lisa C. Wemett
This is Me, by Cathy Hochadel
Car Repair 101, by Cathy Hochadel
U-build Computers, by Dana Burton
15. Teen Volunteer and Fund-raising Projects
Overview
Drop-in Homework Help, by Joanne Rode
Homework Help Center, by Jill Patterson and Carrie Robertson
Spring Cleaning @ the Library, by Amy Korpieski
Teens Online, by Ann Melrose
Teen Advisory Board Field Trip, by Melissa Sillitoe
Reading Buddies, by Sharon Moynes
Pennies for Africa, by Laura Cleveland
Babysitting, by Jennifer Garner
More Fund-raising Ideas
Shelv-X, by Lisa Tharp
Starting a Teen Advisory Board, by Lisa C. Wemett
Survey on Library Services and Programs for Teens,
by Lisa C. Wemett
Appendix A The Questionnaire
Appendix B The Contributors
Index
About the Author