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Teen Program Ideas

When I was a teen, I did not go to one teen program, likely because our local public library never had any available for us to enjoy. Throughout my Literature for Young Adult course, I have come to understand just how much is put in to teen programming, what it means exactly, and how teens can benefit from it. After thinking about it and looking at different teen programming ideas on Pinterest, I found one that I really like! A new fad is journaling, and a bullet journal is a neat and creative way to help organize your life and keep track of the progress of your goals. I think this would be a good way for teens to manage stress by taking control and organizing their life. They can have templates which can be simply pasted onto a journal page, or if one is feeling extra creative, the jounaler can create their own. Habit and mood trackers are common in these as are homework/study schedules. They can be fairly cheap to make, at the bare minimum requiring only a journal (marbled journals can be purchased for usually under $1), and a few markers plus there are many free templates available online!

Here’s a few more teen programming ideas: https://pin.it/ddxijfikwdcxmj

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Teen TV (Wild Card) Board

I think one of the main things of importance when working with teens and young adults is to know what they like and what they are interested in in or to provide them with the best programming and materials. After spending quite a bit of time on Tumblr, it was clear that two of the main fandoms (a group of fans for a specific thing) on Tumblr were for the shows Doctor Who and Sherlock, these being especially popular among teens. Doctor Who is a show about a man (this season, for the first time, it is a woman), known as the Doctor, who has a police box (the Tardis) that he uses to travel through time, often with his companions. The Doctor continuously gets himself into trouble and uses his wit and technology to get out of it. Sherlock stars Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch and is a modern-day Sherlock. The story is the same; Sherlock Holmes solves mysteries with Doctor Watson; however, there are added characters and new mysteries. While the show is now off with a new season not expected, it is still very popular among teens.

Another popular format of television for teens, especially those who are younger, is Japanese anime. I have chosen Naruto specifically to focus on in my Pinterest board as it is the anime which I am the most familiar with. Naruto is a character who is trying to become the Kokage, the leader of his village, but he must train with his friends and enemies as well as complete special missions in order to reach his goal.

I watched Sherlock and Doctor Who as a teen and I am very glad that they are still loved by young adults. I just recently was introduced to Naruto and I love it. I think all of these shows are fun and appropriate for teen viewers. By learning what it is that teens enjoy, a librarian will be better able to serve them through the use of ideas such as fan clubs or anime club!

To see things such as fan art and programming ideas, as well as pins involving the shows that are just cute, follow my Pinterest Board here:  https://pin.it/biq4iycsox23ns

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Which came first, the phoenix or the flame?” “…I think the answer is that a circle has no beginning.” “Well reasoned.

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When You See a Stranger Reading the Same Book as You

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When you see a stranger reading the same book as you.

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“It’s like a book recommending a human”. I feel an instant connection to them. Books bring people together.

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Leviathan Read-Alike

Leviathan, book one in the Leviathan Trilogy, by Scott Westerfeld, is interesting, intriguing, brilliant, and of course, very, very, steampunk, as one can tell from the cover. If you just read this book, and need one like it to read, rather it be steampunk or about cute, cross-dressing couples, check out my Pinterest Board here: https://pin.it/pljct4mes462lx  There are several book recommendations as well as movies and music that are similar to Leviathan! 

Also, quick FYI, if you’re finished with the Leviathan Trilogy and can’t seem to get enough of Scott Westerfeld and the Leviathan machines, check out The Manual of Aeronautics: An Illustrated Guide to the Leviathan Series.

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I spy… 

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Books and plants and books 🌿🍃📙

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Teen Space

One thing I really like about Pinterest is the multitude of different ideas it has. In the board that I have created on teen space, I tried to incorporate many different things, from furniture to bulletin board ideas. The furniture that I’ve seen is designed to be comfortable, unique, and functional. This is important in a library because it draws teens in and keeps them there. A lot of my pins are things that I would consider “central items” that would draw teens into the space initially. A whiteboard wall would be fun because teens could use it to do homework, draw, or write inspirational quotes. As for younger, middle school-aged teens, I found myself looking at themes for the library. My local library has a castle filled with books, toys, and chalkboards that the children are immediately drawn too. This would be a good idea for teens. Something like an ocean theme or video game theme would allow them to initially be drawn to the area, think it’s neat and cool, and want to stay. Once they are there, they would have several different services available to them to explore. A maker space, for example, would be provided for teens. I have included multiple ideas in my Teen Space board that would organize the maker space in an aesthetically pleasing way. As a librarian, one thing that would be hard for me to do would be keeping a consistent theme throughout the area. I have multiple ideas that would make a teen area appealing, but it would take trial and error in order to figure out what would draw teens in more. While I am a fan of fairy lights, vintage designs, tapestries, and anything that makes the space feel more cozy and relaxing, I am sure that this is not the case with everyone. I think that a lot of teens would rather have a video game theme or something similar that resonates with their interest. Here is a link to my Teen Space Pinterest Board: https://pin.it/4khpib6gvge2vb

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