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Pads, Prom Dresses, and D&D: Building Community with Library Teens
Saturday October 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Hot Springs Convention Ctr. -Room 201
This presentation uses stories of programming and service experiences to challenge librarians to consider the needs, interests, and place of teen patrons in library spaces.
Key points include:
  • Teens need and deserve a sense of community, which is difficult to quantify.
  • COVID-19 lockdowns, a lack of third places, and a trend towards virtual existence have created a void in the community fabric, especially affecting teens.
  • Libraries can fill this gap, providing a safe, inclusive space for teens to be themselves and build connections.
  • Libraries should rethink their services for teens, focusing on creating a welcoming environment with diverse, engaging activities, such as providing pads, prom dresses, and hosting D&D games.
Speakers
avatar for Bekah Smith

Bekah Smith

Teen Department Manager, North Little Rock Public Library System
Bekah (she/they) has been in libraries for ten years - everything from academic to private to school to (their favorite) public. Bekah's current role as manager of the Loft at Laman Library has been an absolute dream. Cultivating safe and affirming spaces for teens is exactly why... Read More →
Saturday October 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Hot Springs Convention Ctr. -Room 201
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