Programming Ideas for Librarians: Teen Programs

Developmental relationships are the roots of thriving and resilience for young people, regardless of their background or circumstances. Through these relationships, young people discover who they are, cultivate abilities to shape their own lives, and learn how to engage with and contribute to the world around them.

This toolkit designed to facilitate more effective communication with the public about history: why it matters, how it can be interpreted, and why it is important to incorporate critical thinking and a multitude of diverse perspectives in the ways we understand it.

Though it requires time, resources, and thoughtful planning, investing in an internship program can transform your local library for the better. Moreover, it gives librarianship a foundation for future growth. This toolkit is designed to help your local library implement a similar internship program.

According to US News, 1 in 5 teenagers lack the skills of basic financial literacy. This means they have little to no working knowledge of common financial practices such as savings & checking accounts, credit scores, filing taxes, and more. This statistic can be attributed to the fact that many teenagers are not being taught these financial skills, both at home and in the classroom.

In this toolkit, we use the “fake news” phenomenon as an approach to print and digital literacies. We re-examine and discuss culturally-inclusive print and digital literacy strategies we can use with teens to help them make sense of their world and build a robust set of skills as they prepare to enter college or start careers.