101+ teen programs that work / RoseMary Honnold.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ludt, RoseMary, 1954-

Series:

Teens @ the library series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Young adults' libraries--Activity programs--United States.

Young adults' libraries.

Young adults' libraries--Activity programs.

United States.

Libraries and teenagers--United States.

Libraries and teenagers.

Teenagers--Books and reading--United States.

Teenagers.

Teenagers--Books and reading.

Physical Description:

xxi, 195 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Other Title:

101 + teen programs that work

One hundred and one plus teen programs that work

Place of Publication:

New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, [2003]

Contents:

1. Make a Case for Teen Programming at Your Library 7

What does Programming do for Teens? 7

What does Programming do for the Library? 10

How can Your Library Afford to do Programming? 11

2. Planning Programs 13

What Programs will Work in Your Library? 14

Finding Program Ideas 19

A Dewey Brainstorm 19

A Calendar of Ideas 19

Coshocton Public Library's Year of YA Programs 19

When is the Best Time for a Program? 23

The Bottom Line 23

The Collection Connection 24

Teen Feedback 24

3. Summer Reading Programs 25

The Basic Summer Reading Program 25

A Collection of Summer Reading Independent Program Themes 28

Circus Theme 28

International Theme 32

Space Theme 34

History/Medieval Theme 36

Commemorative Occasions Theme 38

The Collection Connection 38

4. Independent Programs and Contests 41

A Collection of Independent Programs 42

Matching Games 42

Unmask the Celebrities 42

Variations 43

It's a Love Match 43

Songs Inspired by Literature 44

Misheard Lyrics 44

Play to Win 44

Variations 45

What's so Great About Her? 45

Trivia Games 45

Holiday Trivia Quiz 45

Turkey Test 46

Sports Team Trivia 46

Library Trivia 46

TV Trivia and Other Trivia Games 46

Guessing Games 47

Back To School Countdown 47

Variations 47

I Spy 47

Body In The Book Drop 48

Giveaway Drawings 48

Countdown To Christmas Comics Giveaway 48

Variations 48

Book-Related Games 48

Word Games 49

Thesaurically Speaking 49

Say What? 49

WDIM? (What Does It Mean?) 50

Word Scrambles 50

Word Trivia 50

Cryptograms, Crosswords, and Other Games 50

Poetry Board 50

Virtual Makeover Day 51

Contests 51

Photography 52

Poetry 52

Essay 52

Bookmarks 52

The Collection Connection 53

5. Craft Programs 55

A Collection of Craft Programs 55

Beads! Beads! Beads! 56

The Collection Connection 58

Mehndi Tattoo and a Taste of India 58

The Taste of India Meal 61

The Collection Connection 62

Sand Art and Sand Painting 62

The Collection Connection 64

Tie Dye 64

Soaps and Lotions/Aromatherapy 66

The Collection Connection 67

More Craft Program Ideas 68

Candle Making 68

Candy Making 68

Scrap Book Picture Frames 69

Make a Journal 70

Mardi Gras Masks 71

Teen Feedback 71

6. Game Programs 73

Role-Playing Games 73

Purchased Mystery Games 75

Live Clue 75

The Bottom Line 81

The Collection Connection 81

Game Show Programs 82

Survive Jeopardy and Feel Like a Millionaire 82

Whose Line Is It Anyway? 88

Board Games 89

Monopoly Tournament 89

Board Game Nights, Chess, Scrabble 91

The Collection Connection 91

Teen Feedback 91

7. Coffeehouse Programs 93

A Collection of Coffeehouse Programs 93

Poetry Night 93

Group Poetry Games 98

Music Revue/Karaoke 99

Open Mike Night 102

The Bottom Line 102

The Collection Connection 102

Teen Feedback 102

8. Scavenger Hunts 105

A Collection of Scavenger Hunts 106

We Have a Mission! A Space Theme Scavenger Hunt 106

Library Survivor 112

Library Tour 118

Independent Scavenger Hunts 118

The Collection Connection 119

9. Lock-Ins and Holiday Parties 121

A Basic Lock-In Plan 121

Medieval Theme 122

Space Theme 122

Beach Party Theme 123

Games, Crafts, and Activities for a Beach Party 124

Food for a Beach Party 126

Prizes for a Beach Party 126

More Party and Lock-In Activities 126

Pizza Taste-Off 126

Fun Party Food Ideas 128

Christmas Carry-In Dinner 128

Anthropology Game: In the Year 20001 129

Halloween Decorating Party 130

The Mummy Wrap 130

Human Bingo 132

Variations 133

Mad Libs 133

Dictionary 133

Sardines 133

Sweet Heart Chat 134

Twenty Questions 134

Play-Doh Sculptionary 134

Name That Tune 134

The Collection Connection 135

Teen Feedback 135

10. Programs for Teens and Parents 137

Science Fair Help Day 137

Details to Complete the Program 143

Ideas for Presenters 143

Instructions for Mad Scientist Lab Experiments 143

The Bottom Line 146

The Collection Connection 146

College Knowledge 146

The Collection Connection 149

International Game Night 149

11. Programs for Teens and Children 151

Reader's Theater 151

The Bottom Line 153

Medieval Festival 153

Carnival 156

12. Field Trips 157

The Borders Shopping Trip 157

Other Field Trip Ideas 160

13. Teen Volunteer Programs 163

Volunteer Jobs for Teens 164

Tips for Creating Good Volunteers 165

Rewards for Volunteers 166

How To Organize a Teen Advisory Board 166

14. Publicity 169

E-Mail List 169

Newsletters 170

Display Case 173

Schools 174

Word of Mouth 175

Media 175

Community Events 175

15. Record Keeping 179

Program Records 179

Evaluations 180

Circulation Statistics 181

Is it All About Numbers? 181.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1555704530

OCLC:

50441119