Session Topics: Opening Keynote: How Teens Can Make a Difference In the opening session of Empowering Teens, you’ll hear what inspires teens to act in their communities and how library programming can support their efforts. You’ll come away with practical ideas for stoking the passions of your teen patrons rooted in their authentic interests and aspirations to influence change. Teen-Driven Social Justice and Community Programs How do you channel young people’s passions and interests to implement a teen-driven campaign that will benefit not only the library, but also the community at large? In this session you’ll gain resources, best practices and ideas on how to engage young adults in programs and events that can inspire them to make a lasting and impacting change on society. Enabling Teen Advocacy Through Partnerships Empowering teen advocates requires the support and buy-in of collaborators, including educators, library staff, and community partner organizations. In this session you’ll learn how to forge long-lasting partnerships, gain library/school buy-in, and create strong relationships with experts who can help teens find their adult voices. Closing Keynote: How to Foster Teen Activism and Create Leaders of Today Teens are often told that they are the future, but it’s becoming increasingly clear that they aren’t just the future, but the now. How can we support teens in their civic involvement and encourage them to access the power of their voices today? In this closing session of our workshop, you’ll learn how to help teens tap into their potential to change the world around them, starting now. |