I came across an amazing resource, created by librarians and reading specialists in Oregon. Fostering Readers is a website devoted to providing librarians with all sorts of great activities aimed at encouraging and developing emergent readers. You can find ideas for passive programs, in-person programs, handouts, and some of the research that backs up the activities! I highly recommend taking a look at it to help inspire you for some evidence-based programming ideas for kids who are just starting their reading journey.
The Importance of Teen Spaces in Public Libraries
Why a teen space? All people, including teens, benefit from informal public gathering places where they can interact or just share space with others. This is sometimes called a “third space”. Spending time with friends in an environment that is less structured than...