A brief look at ‘grams of interest to engage teens and librarians navigating this social media platform.
With spring weather in full swing, it’s time to venture outside of the library walls and connect with community members in town. In the past two weeks Instagram has been full of library bookmobiles, book bikes, and staff members taking part in local expos, festivals, parades, and charity walks. The Future of Library Services for and with Teens report discusses how some teens only use libraries for school related work and libraries must engage them in areas beyond academic interests in a way that is visible to teens, parents, and the community. In its explanation of the envisioned future of library services for teens, the report describes developing year-round outreach services in which librarians and library staff leave the building to provide direct services to teens. Outreach programming also provides an opportunity to collaborate with other community stakeholders and businesses. This week’s selected images provide examples of how libraries are putting themselves out there to reach teens and their families in town and the local organizations they have partnered with to do so.
Does your library have a bookmobile, visit the local farmer’s market, or participate in town-wide events? How did you determine your bookmobile route and schedule? What types of publicity materials do you bring with you to events or what programs do you hold? Share with us in the comments section below!
