Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014 November 3, 2013 Paws to Read: Tween Programs Jill Harris San Rafael Public Library.

Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014November 3, 2013

Paws to Read:Tween Programs

Jill HarrisSan Rafael Public Library

Why Tweens?

Tweens/younger teens need programs of their own because:

They occupy a distinct developmental stage

They have unique needs and interestsThey are sometimes ignored, or grouped

with younger kids or older teensThey are underservedThey will make your library better

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Origami Animals

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Host a Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization

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Local volunteer opportunities

Learn about wildlife in their own backyard

Great opportunity for book pairings

Become an animal advocate

Alternative: host a local animal shelter / adoption center

Endangered Animals Sidewalk Chalk Murals

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Educate tweens and the public about endangered animals

Give them a voice for issues they care about

Low cost: all you need is sidewalk chalk and space

Nature Walk

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Bring the expertise of the library out into the world

Doesn’t have to be a trail Host a book club or craft

in the forest or local park Low to no cost

Pet Photography Contest

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Offer funniest, cutest, best image, and other categories

Have staff and/or tween/teen volunteers be the judges

Partner with a local gallery to show the photos

Local Wildlife Sighting Contest

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Random Acts of Kindness for Animals

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Animal Print Glass

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Contact:

Jill HarrisSan Rafael Public [email protected]

The California Summer Reading Program is a project of the California Library Association, supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

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