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Teen Read Week

Held annually in October, school and public libraries encourage teens to read. Check out Idaho's programs!
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Click HERE to see the winning READ posters   

Teen Tech Week

Held annually in March, this event incorporates technologies teens can't live without into programs and services. Learn More

Teens and Technology Course

Offered each year, January through March, this course introduces teen library staff to technology, programs, and ideas designed to engage teens.

2012 Course Information Now Available!

Do you know teens that are into technology are a growing phenomenon, frequently being used to engage readers and encourage them to read new titles? Jump on the bandwagon and learn how to create projects of all kinds using ALA’s READ content and a FREE photo-editing software program.

ICfL has put together an exciting series of activities held from January to March, to help library staff from across the state master new technology and enhance services to teens. Teens and Technology 2012 is designed to provide library staff with the tools they need to take this knowledge home and implement similar projects with teens. We will achieve this through regional hands-on workshops, online learning and networking, and a face to face meeting at ICfL. And not only that—it will be loads of fun!

CLICK HERE FOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND TO REGISTER!

2011 Course

Booktrailers are everywhere! Publishers use them to get teens to read their books. Libraries use them to engage teens and introduce them to new literature. Check out the book trailers created by teens across Idaho as part of the 2011 Teens and Technology coursework HERE.

2011 Teens and Technology Summary Report can be found here.