Teen Jam Panel: Programs (and more) that Work

Christy FisherNorth Regional Library

Wake County Public Libraries

Large Size Library Program

• Wake County Regional Library• Lucky to have designated space• Some programs require supply money• Planning done upfront• Overseeing/modeling at time of program• Can be adapted to work with your community

Teen Jam Panel: Programs (and more) that Work

DIY Night

• A 4-5 station style program (my favorite)• DIY Night included:– Button making– Duck tape wallets– Bottle cap magnets– Skill toys

• Kick-off to Summer 2011

Teen Jam Panel: Programs (and more) that Work

DIY Night

• Requires some supplies and supply money• Preparation:– Gathering supplies– Making samples– Understanding the directions– Making clear signage

• They always need more help than you think

Teen Jam Panel: Programs (and more) that Work

DIY Night

• Day of:– Set up tables– Sort supplies by project– Pull out related books from YA Non-Fiction– Review samples– Misc. and house keeping items

Teen Jam Panel: Programs (and more) that Work

Community Sized Library Program

• Simple and easy• Can add on to make it a bigger event• Opportunity to involve many library staff AS

and YS• Opportunity to involve surrounding

community• Minimal setup

Teen Jam Panel: Programs (and more) that Work

Iron Chef Mania

• Come up with a “secret ingredient”• Teens bring in a completed dish for judging. • Dish must include the “secret ingredient”• Summer Reading Tie in:– Express Yourself (2009) – Chocolate– Make Waves (2010) – Pineapple– You Are Here (2011) – Food from around the

world

Teen Jam Panel: Programs (and more) that Work

Iron Chef Mania• Became an annual event• No fuss summer finale• Can tie into almost any theme• Preparation:– Decide “secret ingredient”– Line up volunteer judges– Create certificates– Gather paper products and utensils– Create PowerPoint trivia

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Iron Chef Mania

• Day of:– Set up tables– Meet with judges– Decorate room– Enjoy!

Teen Jam Panel: Programs (and more) that Work

Teen Jam Panel: Programs (and more) that Work

Time Spent• Prep time– DIY Night: 2-3 hours– Iron Chef: 1 hour

• Set up time– DIY Night: 20 minutes– Iron Chef: 20 minutes

• Clean up time– DIY Night: 15 minutes– Iron Chef: 30 minutes

Tips and Tricks

• Know your community

• The more relaxed I am the better the program

• You don’t always have to start from scratch

• KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid

Teen Jam Panel: Programs (and more) that Work

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Teen Jam Panel: Programs (and more) that Work