Teen Activity Calendar: May 2017
Spring is in the air and there are so many days and ways to celebrate in May. Try out some of these fun teen activities, events, crafts and more!
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Top 5 Teen Seating Picks
Ah, teenagers! They’re a unique age group with their own wants, needs and one-of-a-kind personalities. How can you reach them? Create a space that offers them comfort, creativity, socializing and exploration. See top picks in teen seating.
5 Makerspace Projects for Teen Tech Week: Be the Source of Change
Teen Tech Week is March 5-11 and master maker Diana Rendina has got you covered. Diana shares 5 makerspace projects that will inspire teens to become change agents in their communities while practicing the design process.
How to Boost Student Performance With Active Learning Environments
Learn from a certified ergonomist how active learning environments can keep kids engaged, improve test scores and result in greater creativity and positive behavior.
Selecting the Right Products for Your Makerspace
Struggling to find the best tools for your library makerspace? Join expert Laura Fleming as she discusses how best to support your space.
Makerspace Projects for School, Public and Academic Libraries
The Maker Movement has hit the library! Watch this webinar and learn how to ensure patrons can pursue open-ended maker projects and enjoy playing to learn.
Take a Virtual Tour of The Mix, San Francisco Public Library’s Ultimate Teen Space
The teens involved in every step of the planning process for The Mix helped make this teen zone the place to be. Explore the results as Manager Cathy Cormier takes us on a virtual tour of the multiple areas of SFPL’s teen zone, their uses and the tools they feature.
Mix It Up: Spaces, Programs and Outreach That Engage Teens
Staff from The Mix at San Francisco Public Library share their experience in developing, funding and building their new teen library space, as well as how they engaged their youth and made it a community project.
Top 5 Teen Zone Trends
Create a teen zone that hits on all the must haves for a fun, collaborative space. Check out the latest trends to attract tweens and teens.
Sioux Center School: Teen Space Central
See how the new library at Sioux Center Middle and High School shines as a 21st century teen space that allows students to read, study and collaborate.
Developing Irresistible Teen Programs
Having trouble connecting with today’s teenagers? This webinar is for you! Join teen programming expert Sarah Flowers as she discusses what it takes to draw teens into the library, including budgeting, planning, marketing and more.
Innovations in Teen Spaces
Whether your budget is big or small, this webinar can help you create the ultimate teen space! Library consultant, Kimberly Bolan Cullin, updates you on new teen space trends, digital creativity and interactivity, collaboration spaces and more.