This was my first summer as a YA Librarian and I had the wonder experience to work with teens. On July
26th a nonprofit organization, HandsOn, orchestrated a week long program with a selected group of teens who showed interest in volunteer work. I was thrilled when asked if we can be one of location for the teens to participate in the program.
We started off with the teens learning how to conduct a story time. The teens learned everything from
puppetry,presentation,and and using expressions when conducting a story
time
.
The
Teen Impact group had an opportunity to demonstrate what they have
learned during a story time for preschoolers. The kids loved the special
treat they received from the group of teens.
After
the story time, I gave the group a tour of the library.The teens were
very fond of the Children's Department. I even shared a special moment
with one of the kids when I helped her find Eric Carle's popular book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar (I love this book!).
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"When We Were Young," featuring portraits by
photographer Mark Mitchell of World War II veterans |
They also enjoyed our art exhibitions here at Main.
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Observing the work of the late photographer, Louis L.Draper. |
The teens also went outside
and viewed our garden. The got the opportunity to taste the
different varieties of mint. Later on that day they made signs/labels
for the garden.
The
whole point of the Teen Impact project was to get the
teens involved with the arts. This included a session with the group
making bracelets out of magazines, which is part of my recyclable crafts
programs for teens.
Over all I hope the teens enjoyed themselves at the Main Library.
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A group picture after they made a mess of themselves from painting signs for our garden. |
I also would like to mention
our other teen volunteers and Interns from the Mayors Youth Academy.
They were a great group of teens who helped with shelving, programs, and
even help conducting programs.
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Some of teen volunteers and Mayor Youth Academy members. |
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What a silly group of kids! |
I am excited about starting a new Teen Advisory Group (TAG) at Main. I am branding the image below.