Programming Idea Bonanza

From Teen Services Underground 11/11/21

So many great ideas are coming through the pipelines for great programs for teens and children that you can do virtually or in person. Here are just a few we saw recently!

• Join WI's own Katherine Schoofs for a Passive and Drop-in Programs webinar (sponsored by the IFLS Library System) on Tuesday, December 9 at 2pm. Program description:  "Does the idea of coming up with a passive program make you feel like a disgruntled pelican? Do you have "ew, drop-ins" embroidered on a throw pillow? Let's turn those negative thoughts on their head with a passive program buffet! Help yourself to whatever elements you like! Tips on collaboration? Sure thing! Passive programs in the time of COVID? Help yourself! By the end of this webinar, you'll be positively bedeviled with ideas, etc." Those who know Aram Public Library's (Delevan) Katherine knows she brings humor, enthusiasm and great creativity to her workshops and webinars. Stop here to register! Thanks to Kim Niesing, Youth Services Consultant at Monarch Library System for the heads-up!

TEEN/TWEEN PROGRAMMING IDEAS

• Teen Services Underground agent SandraRosa shares her journey with her teen advisory board through the pandemic. The TAB teens came up with some great ideas for passive and virtual programs. SandraRose describes the programs and shares plenty of links to the resources the teens created. Those programs are ready for YOU! Check out her post here.

• On the same day as the above post, agent Jessica Hillbun Schwartz shared her very successful charades program they do in person. Her fun ideas might spark you to try this program. Read about it here!

• And still Teen Services Underground keeps pumping out great ideas (they are on your feeds, yes? Agent Jess Gafkowitz shares a ton of grab-and-go DIY craft kit ideas to delight and engage your teens. Stop here to get the deets.