Radical Family Programming for Youth Services Over-achievers

Or... How to do it all, have it all, and empower the youth you serve!

First, Discover My Strengths.

From 2008.

From 2015.

Then discover YOURS!!! --And yours and mine DO NOT need to match.

Love those developmental assets!From Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets for Adolescents:

Stop programming only for readers.

Create engaging experiences, safe spaces, and let your patrons know that they are important and circulation takes care of itself-DON’T OVERTHINK THIS!

Become a 21st Century Librarian!From Valerie Gross for the IMLS Blog. "Libraries = Education: A Game-Changing Vision." 14 Jan. 2015.

Celebrate self-directed education for all ages!

Create instructive and enlightening community outreach experiences! Shift from education/entertainment offerings to community outreach experiences. Foster programming that creates richer experiences for your community.

Think about these awesome key messages and get a mantra!

Bring what’s great about your community inside your library.

Meet your community where they are.

Incorporate play!