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These slides accompanied an October 2014 presentation by Angie Soetebier-McDonnell and me at the annual Missouri Library Association conference.
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Unprogramming forKids & Teens:
High-impact Programs,Low-impact Planning
Angie Soetebier-McDonnell | St. Charles City-County Library District
Amy Koester | Skokie Public Library
Why program in the first place?
1. Bring people in
2. Entertain
3. Provide socialization
4. Highlight collections
5. Support literacy
6. Develop interests
7. Engage community
Common Programming Hang-ups
1. Program fatigue
2. Time and staff
3. Money
4. Participation
5. Boredom
6. Staff disinterest
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Benefits of Unprogramming
1. Perspective
2. Balance
3. Engagement
4. BOOKS!
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Ask yourself...
How does what I’m doing connect youth to…
● books
● author or illustrator
● the library and our services
● something interesting?
The Unprogramming Recipe
● 1 book/author/subject
● 1 staff-led intro activity
● 3-4 Stations of Stuff
● (social time)
● (food)
● (camera)
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Percy Jackson Party (Kids)
Have fun in the world of Camp Half-Blood● Percy Jackson series
● Painting Shields
● Stations of Stuff:
o Feed the Cerberus
o Slay the Gorgons
o Gods & Goddesses Go Fish
Superheroes (Kids)
Celebrate—and become—everything kids love
about superheroes● Book talk superhero titles
● Kryptonite Removal Relay
● Stations of Stuff:
o Create Costumes
o Raid the Bad Guy Lair
o Test of Strength & Accuracy
Family Forts (Kids)
Invite families to the library
after hours for a special
reading night● Klassen’s “Hat” books
● Campfire & Walking S’mores
● Forts!
● Reading & checkout
● Glow in the Dark Hide & Seek
Teen Advisory Board
Teens meet monthly to volunteer, select
materials, develop programs, & discuss current
teen interests● Agenda
● Snacks
● Ice Breaker
● ARCs
Writing Club (Teens)
Teens join fellow writers for inspiration,
feedback, and support● Water & Candy
● Encouragement
● Inspiration
● Reminder of Rules*
Music Club (Teens)
Teens meet to listen and explore music genres
that they select● Laptop & Projector
● YouTube Connection
● Snacks
Anime Club (Teens)
Teen Anime fans unite for an evening of
socialization, snacks, and a movie● Anime DVD, DVD Player, & Projector
● Snacks
● Craft Supply Closet
● Anime Club Kit*
● Patience & Open Mind
Get in the Unprogramming Mindset
● Think about your current & previous
programs
● Always gather ideas
● Talk to your kids & teens!
● Become comfortable with informality
Resources
● Anime Films Licensing from Movie Licensing USA® Public Libraries
● Don’t Forget to Write for the Secondary Grades: 50 Enthralling and
Effective Writing Lessons (Ages 11 and Up) by 826 National, Ed. Jennifer
Traig (Jossey-Bass, 2011)
● “Unprogramming at the Library” Pinterest board,
http://www.pinterest.com/amyeileenk/unprogramming-at-the-library/
● “Unprogramming, Parts I-VIII” by Marge Loch-Wouters, Tiny Tips for
Library Fun, and Amy Koester, The Show Me Librarian, beginning at
http://showmelibrarian.blogspot.com/2013/07/unprogramming-part-i-
programming.html
Questions & Contact
What do you want to know/share?
Angie Soetebier-McDonnell - [email protected]
Amy Koester - [email protected]
