Welcome to your first meeting!
Monday, November 7, 2011
What is the Teen Advisory
Board?
Who can join the TAB?
Students in grades 9-12 who live in
Franklin Park or the nearby areas.
What does the TAB do?
Helps decorate the Square
Gives the YA Librarian input on Teen service
Plans programs for Teens, and more!
When does the TAB meet?
Generally meets once a
month on a Monday at
4:00 PM.
Where does the TAB
meet?
Franklin Park Public
Library Large Meeting
Room
Why join the TAB?
• Because you want the library to be a
fun place to hang out.
• Because you love books, movies,
music, and food.
• Because participation earns you
service hours and looks good on
college and job applications.
• Because it’s free!
How do I join the TAB?
Attend the meetings!
Talk to Joyce Arellano, Young Adult
Librarian
(847) 455-6016, x241
Facebook.com/askfppl
Decorating the Square
Decorating the Square cont.
Planning Teen Programs
Past Programs
• Library Scavenger Hunt
• Food decoration (Halloween Twinkies, Gingerbread Houses, Sugar Cube Castles)
• Wii & board games
Ideas for Future
Programs
• AniManga Club
• Book Club
• YA Author visits
• Tech programs like this: youmediachicago.org
Photo courtesy of youmediachicago.org
Giving
inputThe YA Collection
What titles do we need to get?
What titles should we get rid of?
Does anyone in high school read
J-14, Twist, and Pop Star?
The Website
www.franklinparklibrary.org/teens
What links do we need? What should we get rid of?
What else???
Questions? Suggestions?