Library Youth Outreach

Kerol Harrod, Denton, Texas, is the creator, writer and co-producer for the award-winning children’s television show Library Larry’s Big Day. He has served in several departments in the Denton Public Library. A Michigan resident, Carol Smallwood has practiced in school, public and special libraries. Her primary interest is practical librarianship, and she is the author of journal articles and editor of numerous books.

“The ideas in this book can help grow both attendance and circulation, not only among children and young adults but also their families who accompany them to the library. The book is very easy to read and has a great many useful ideas. It should be on most public or school library media specialist’s professional development shelves or personal reading lists...highly recommended”—ARBA; “value as a reference guide”—Australian Library Journal; “well-written and informative...highly recommended”—Library Media Connection; “This book offers creative, easy-to-implement outreach and programming ideas that will create positive, lasting learning experiences, build life skills, and pave the way for our nation’s budding future leaders.”—Kathleen Clauson, Western Illinois University; “Provides a broad spectrum of great ideas to invigorate your library’s youth programming...you’ll refer to this again and again!”—Suzann Holland, Director, Monroe Public Library, Wisconsin; “Library Youth Outreach offers dozens of immediately usable ideas for connecting outside the library walls...an essential task for today’s libraries.”—Elaine Williams, Highland County District Library, Lynchburg, Ohio; “This anthology has captured creative ways for libraries to instill in younger patrons that the library is a sanctuary for adventure, dreams, escape, entertainment, hope, and recognition during a time when forming lasting bonds with younger customers is more important than ever.”— Kaley Daniel, Texas Tech University Libraries; “An invaluable resource for librarians with examples of successful library programs, outreach, and community partnerships...for all ages and populations.”—Aline Wilson, retired, Hernando County Public Library System, Brooksville, Florida.

• Table of ContentsForeword by Lesley S.J. FarmerPreface deleteKerol Harrod and Carol SmallwoodPart 1—Community OutreachCreative Community Connections deleteGloria AdamsHospital Storytelling Outreach deleteAndré R. PoweRooted in the Community: Small and Rural Library Outreach deleteMichelle A. McIntyre and Melanie L. RamseyYouth Contests as Outreach deleteNatalie HoustonAnnual Programs for Youth and Community deleteAnn McDuffiePart 2—Library PartnershipsTeam Outreach: Librarians Pairing Up deleteShawn D. Walsh and Melanie A. LyttleIt Takes a Village: A Public and a School Library Collaborate deleteAnnie MillerPart 3—Reaching Patrons and Building BridgesReaching Kids Who Are Experiencing Homelessness deleteVikki C. TerrileBooktalking for Incarcerated Teens: Scalable, Sustainable Success from the Hennepin County Home School deleteSara Zettervall and Amy MarsYouth Focus Groups: Finding Out What Patrons Really Want deleteBrittany NethersOutreach to ­Spanish-Speaking Families deleteSarah KaufmanReaching Out to LGBTQ Youth deleteJamie Campbell NaidooEarly Literacy Outreach for Teen Parents deleteCorinne Sanchez and Xelena GonzálezPart 4—TechnologyUsing (Free) Technology to Reach Out … and Bring In! Amanda Nichols HessCreating and Running a Digital Bookmaking Fair for School or Public Libraries deleteStacy CreelPart 5—Preschool and Elementary OutreachPreschool Outreach: Small Public Library Programs deleteRebecca D. RichardsonTaking Your Show on the Road: STEM and Early Literacy Storytime Outreach deleteJosie B. HannemanAfter-School Storytimes: Activities for Elementary School Outreach deleteKrissy WickTraveling Summer Reading Show deleteCarol H. Waxman and Susan M. HansenOvernight at the Library deleteTami MorehartArt Outreach: A Library Success Story deleteMary Lou CarolanPart 6—Middle School and Teen OutreachPromoting the Library and Summer Reading Program: Grabbing the Attention of Middle School Students deleteStefanie BlankenshipContests and ­After-School Activities for Middle School deleteLeigh A. WoznickTurntables and Tater Tots: Lunchroom Outreach That Works deleteLeah Durand, Abigail Harwood and Joseph WilkOutreach Outcome: I’m Going to the Library After School! deleteJoanna Nelson and Kaitlin HokeTeen Volunteers and Children’s Programs: Two-for-One Programming deleteSharon ColvinAbout the ContributorsIndex