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We have had considerable success in recruiting Young People [12 - 16] to act as Reading Buddies for the Summer Reading Challenge. Over 80 signed up this summer.
 
We have  4 active teenage reading groups and  creative writing group...we pretty much leave the young people to organise these themselves.
 
We invite teenagers to contribute to the planning of new libraries and stock selection as this gives them a sense of  ownership 
 
Occasional Manga workshops...which may become regular Manga workshops...attract large numbers  
 
Show you care! Provide a dedicated area, use appropriate artwork and decor and keep up to date with reading trends...Manga, graphic novels, Dark Romance etc.
 
We have also done outreach work with teenage parents explaining the value of reading and sharing books with their babies.
 
Richard Young
Children and Young People's Manager
Cambridgeshire Libraries
 
From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tennant, Emma
Sent: 25 August 2011 11:41
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Subject: Re: How to Guides - Your top Tips Wanted....

Hi Jude

 

My suggestion would be: give young people a reason to come in : whether it be offering them space in which to run clubs, or investing in interactive gaming facilities such as PS3's and Wii. At Stockton Central Library we offer a youthzone on Saturdays for those interested in yu-gi-oh card gaming or playing on PS3s, and we have a core group of up to 25 who attend on a weekly basis. Visiting the library regularly gives them the opportunity to see what services we offer, and whilst they may not all engage with books, a number of them are regular borrowers and/or make use of our free internet facilities.

 

Best wishes

 

Helen

 

 

Children and Young Person's Librarian
Municipal Buildings
Church Road
Stockton on Tees
TS18 1LD
Tel: 01642 528501
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Emma Tennant

Libraries Development Officer

Stockton Library Service,

Church Road,

Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

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Telephone: 01642 526520

 

 

E-book service at: http://e-stockton.lib.overdrive.com

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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jude Habib
Sent: 24 August 2011 11:35
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Subject: How to Guides - Your top Tips Wanted....

 

Hi All,

 

We’re working on a series of How To Guides for The Reading Agency as part of their MyVoice project.  We’ve had a great time training librarians and young people in digital media skills but obviously there are lots of different ways to engage young people in your library.

 

We wanted to compile a specific  How to Guide on engaging young people in your library based on your experiences.

 

If you could email a couple of lines for your top tip that would be fantastic.  I’ll then compile the list and send you the How to Guide when we’ve finished.   Let me know if you want us to use your name/library.

 

Thanks very much

 

Jude

 

Jude Habib
Founder/Director - sounddelivery
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