programming resources
Librarian Blogs
Teen Librarian's Toolbox: TLT : TLT is written by a group of librarians working with teens has an amazing amount resources for programming with teens, including Programs in a Box, which are written up program plans for you to use.
Programming Librarian : From the ALA Public Programs Office, this site has programs for all ages, including teens.
Abby the Librarian : Abby does mostly school-age and youth programming in her new job, but poke around because she's got some great teen resources, too.
YALSA Blog
Web sites/Listservs
Pinterest: Teen Programming in Libraries (a collaborative board) : This is a place to get started with Pinterest, but the resources available on the site for programming are PRICELESS.
YALSA Wiki : Lots of STEM and technology links and a Calendar of Teen Programming Ideas
YA-YAAC : ALA listserv for librarians working in Young Adult services.
PUBYAC : Listserv from UIUC for public librarians working with children and young adults.
Google : Look at other libraries web sites!
Pop Culture
EW Popwatch
Mashable
Just Jared, Jr.
Connect with Your Teens Through Pop Culture and Technology
Bubblegum Post
Books
Cool Teen Programs for Under $100 by Jenine Lillian
The Hipster Librarian's Guide to Teen Craft Projects by Tina Coleman and Peggie Llanes
Librarian's Guide to Passive Programming by Emily T. Wichman
Serving Young Teens and Tweens by Sheila B. Anderson
Evaluating Teen Services and Programs by Sarah Flowers
A Year of Programs for Teens 2 by Amy J. Alessio and Kimberly A. Patton
Teen Development
40 Developmental Assets
Teen Librarian's Toolbox: TLT : TLT is written by a group of librarians working with teens has an amazing amount resources for programming with teens, including Programs in a Box, which are written up program plans for you to use.
Programming Librarian : From the ALA Public Programs Office, this site has programs for all ages, including teens.
Abby the Librarian : Abby does mostly school-age and youth programming in her new job, but poke around because she's got some great teen resources, too.
YALSA Blog
Web sites/Listservs
Pinterest: Teen Programming in Libraries (a collaborative board) : This is a place to get started with Pinterest, but the resources available on the site for programming are PRICELESS.
YALSA Wiki : Lots of STEM and technology links and a Calendar of Teen Programming Ideas
YA-YAAC : ALA listserv for librarians working in Young Adult services.
PUBYAC : Listserv from UIUC for public librarians working with children and young adults.
Google : Look at other libraries web sites!
Pop Culture
EW Popwatch
Mashable
Just Jared, Jr.
Connect with Your Teens Through Pop Culture and Technology
Bubblegum Post
Books
Cool Teen Programs for Under $100 by Jenine Lillian
The Hipster Librarian's Guide to Teen Craft Projects by Tina Coleman and Peggie Llanes
Librarian's Guide to Passive Programming by Emily T. Wichman
Serving Young Teens and Tweens by Sheila B. Anderson
Evaluating Teen Services and Programs by Sarah Flowers
A Year of Programs for Teens 2 by Amy J. Alessio and Kimberly A. Patton
Teen Development
40 Developmental Assets