Youth Services Shout-Out: YSS Blog: The Vault: Unlocking the Best Ideas in Teen Programming

Friday, October 23, 2026

The Vault: Unlocking the Best Ideas in Teen Programming

YSS is thrilled to announce the launch of The Vault, a bank of ideas for teen programs, displays, passive activities, and more! To access The Vault you must be a WLA member and register at https://yssvault.proboards.com - using the same email as you WLA membership.

Here are some peaks at the teen programs you can find in The Vault:

Airbrushed Totes
Galaxy Magnets
Candy Bar Bingo
DIY Ice Cream
Shrinky Dinks
Taste Tests
Junk Journaling
and more

All threads include the information you need to recreate the programs at your Library! We include descriptions, level of staff involvement/prep, supplies needed, and links to instructions. There's also usually contact info for the person who submitted the program if you have further questions.

You can also share what programs were homeruns for you and contribute to The Vault by filling out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/itsMPWrDFJMWQfYi6.

Open The Vault today!

4 comments:

Marge Loch-Wouters said...: What a great service. Kudos to YSS folks for continuing to really serve your members!!; October 23, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Anonymous said...: Who can I contact to gain access? The email I use for WLA is not recognized.; October 24, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Katie Alford said...: Hello and thanks for your interest! Follow the https://yssvault.proboards.com/ link and click register to create an account (use the same email as your WLA membership). The Vault moderators will check the email and then approve your access.; October 26, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Katie Alford said...: Thanks, Marge!; October 26, 2026 at 12:38 PM

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Youth Services Section

The Wisconsin Library Association's Youth Services Section (YSS) advocates for professional empowerment, collaboration, and innovative, inclusive, and intentional service. To that end, YSS provides a forum and resources for people in Wisconsin's libraries who share a commitment to serving children and young adults, their parents, caregivers, and teachers.

It is a vital, dynamic group whose interests focus on providing quality library service and encouraging literacy and library use. YSS members include public and school library staff, library trustees and library supporters who work together to benefit youth in Wisconsin.