I lately ran a teen occasion in my library, I supplied snacks, drinks and ARCs of latest books and gave them house to only hand out and luxuriate in themselves, I had 9 attendees that appeared to have time within the library. I believe we frequently attempt to do an excessive amount of to entertain teenagers in libraries as an alternative of letting them uncover the enjoyment of simply being within the house. I’m under no circumstances advocating a transfer to not organizing particular occasions for teenagers, however as an alternative have them often and construct teen engagement by welcoming them in, feeding them and leaving them to their very own gadgets whereas being readily available to talk and introduce them to all of the library has to supply in the event that they present an curiosity.
