Contains the top 50 programs submitted by librarians from the United States that are recognized for the impact that they have had on the lives of young people.

"This handbook is suitable for specialists and generalists in small, medium, and large public libraries, and addresses the full spectrum of library services to teens. Young adults comprise 25% of library patrons, yet nationwide only 11% of libraries have a young adult librarian. By offering services specifically for young adults, libraries will fulfill their responsibility to provide services to the entire community, rather than ignoring this fast...

"Step boldly into a new arena of library programming with lifetime gamer and technology manager of the Ann Arbor District Library, Eli Neiburger. As a leading expert on producing videogame tournaments and events, Neiburger explains why videogame programming holds huge potential for libraries. Follow these practical and proven guidelines to get answers to all your questions - from convincing the skeptics to getting audience feedback through your blog."--Back...

Offers a collection of activities for every month of the year, including a photography contest and a "Love Stinks Chocolate Fest" for February.

Library and information sciences scholarship on YA services has largely been overlooked, particularly with respect to how the profession defines or envisions its target population. These essays examine the growing influence of young people as partners, asks hard questions about what we have come to define as "best practice," and opens debate about how LIS constructs and conceives of YAs.

As teens look for ways to express themselves, they often turn to crafts. Crafting also opens the way for them to socialize and build confidence. This book is a resource for developing cost-effective, ecologically responsible teen craft programs that are really fun.