Becky Arenivar, the programming librarian at the Prescott Public Library, has come up with a terrific Power Point for introducing the library to groups of 8th graders called Meet Me @ The Library. It’s a great look at all the fun stuff libraries provide, that many 8th-graders don’t know about. You can check out the Power Point here, and the notes and handouts that go with it here. If you want to know more, contact Becky herself at arenivar @ iflsweb.org
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...