Club Programs for Teens

Want to keep the momentum going after a successful teen event? That “one off” can easily be turned into a popular monthly club that will keep young adults coming back. Alessio, co-author of the bestsellers A Year of Programs for Teens and A Year of Programs for Teens 2, and Booth, coeditor of The Whole Library Handbook: Teen Services, show you how. Designed to be used in school or public library settings, this uniquely themed program guide:

• Offers guidance on how to handle summer, winter and year-round reading programs, with activities ranging from easy to elaborate
• Provides activities useful for libraries with monthly teen clubs as well as those who want to plan occasional fun events
• Saves planning time and offers maximum flexibility by cross-referencing programs by themes, allowing one program to be used with different audiences
• Includes resource lists, readlikes, tips for success, and lessons learned from programs that went awry

Whether you’re a teen program novice or simply want to make your existing programming more effective, the club programs presented here will make teens excited to return to your library week after week.