Introduction / by Patrick Jones --
Chapter 1: Measuring Unmeasurable Outcomes --
Chapter 2: Summer Reading and Teen Read Week --
Recording and Rewarding Reading --
Record the Number of Items Read --
Record the Number of Pages or Inches of Pages Read --
Record the Time Spent Reading --
Record the Visits to the Library --
Treasure Strips / by Joanne Coker --
Incentives and Shhhhh! (cheating) --
Books & Tennis for Life / by Elise Sheppard --
CSI @ the Library / by Chris Holt --
Summer Movies @ the Library --
Journey to Japan and Invitation to Ireland / by Lola H. Teubert --
Camp Create / by Heather Miller --
Chapter 3: More Independent Programs --
My Favorite Thing @ the Library is... --
Worst Book Award / by Jennifer Stencel --
Get Carded at the Library Day / by Jennifer Stencel --
Teen Choice Awards / by Jennifer Stencel --
April Foolishness @ the Library --
The Pink Flamingo Hunt / by Sandra Lang
Chapter 4: More Craft Programs --
Paint the Library Red, White, and Blue / by Brian Simons --
Craft Day / by Cathy Hochadel --
Eco-Trash or Earth Day Zoo / by Cathy Hochadel --
Hot Stuff Glass Etching / by Cynthia Gaynor --
Ductigami / by Karen J. DeAngelo --
Henna Tattoos / by Melissa A Pillot --
Create Your Own Papier Mache Creature / by Laura Vinograd --
Papermaking / by Amy Doty --
Valentine Workshop / by Irene Scherer --
Knitting for Teens / by Sophie R. Brookover --
It's a Bead Thing / by Joan Weiskotten --
Sketch / by Melissa Pillot --
Chinese Juggling Sticks / by Melissa Pillot --
Teen Art Show Contest / by Jan Chapman --
String Art / by Virginia Schonwald --
Pumpkin Carving/Painting --
Flip Flop Workshop / by Sandy Lang --
Marble Magnets / by Lara M. Zeises --
Hang Loose Teen Craft Night / by Phyllis Uchrin --
Freedom Bricks / by Denise DiPaolo --
Funkadelic 60's / by Paula Shockley --
Poetry Rocker in Your Locker / by Jennifer Stencel --
Slammin' in your Sleep / by Jennifer Stencel --
Cartooning for Teens / by Gretchen H. Hanley --
Manga Drawing Class / by Rhonda Belyea --
Butt Pillows / by Randee J. Bybee --
Chapter 5: Book Themed Programs --
Books Come Alive / by Janet Good --
PYB: Protect Your Books / by Cathy Hochadel --
Time Share Chair / by Cathy Hochadel --
Teen Anime Club / by Shannon Sword --
Battle of the Books / by Amy Hoptay --
Folk Tales / by Melissa Pillot --
Banned Books / by Debbie Socha --
Books-on-Tape Club / by Mark A. Malcolm --
All You Can Read Buffet / by Kara Falck --
Free Comic Book Day / by Tina Gentile --
More Comics Programs Ideas --
Read-a-Thon / by Phyllis Uchrin --
Total Reading Live / by Carly Wiggins --
Cafe Book / by Rebecca Purdy --
Lord of the Rings Party Ideas / by Kara Falck, Sandy Lang and others
Chapter 6: Food Programs --
Fear Factor / by Linda Uhler --
More Totally Gross Food Program Ideas --
Make-It-Take-It Edible Valentine Treats / by Theresa Wordelmann --
Junk Food Festival Ideas --
Teen Bake Off / by Maggie Shepard --
Sundae, Sundae / by Ria Newhouse --
Celebrate Ohio Making Buckeyes / by Janet Oneacre --
Chapter 7: More Parties, Games, and Lock-ins --
Teen Game Night / by Phyllis Uchrin --
Doppleganger / by Cathy Hochadel --
Totally Gross Day or Yuck Night --
Un-Valentines Day Party Ideas --
A Lock-in / by Karissa Murphy and Andrea Schimpf --
TAB Library Lock-in / by Olivia Durant --
Mardi Gras Bash / by Kristen Fletcher Spear and Karen Reed --
Loud at the Library / by Amy Ackerman --
Nerd Core / by Spring Lea Boehler --
Lybrary Lympics / by Cathy Hochadel --
Chapter 8: Programs for Girls --
DIY Beauty / by Kristen Fletcher-Spear --
Magical Makeover for Girls / by Cathy Hochadel --
Teen Hoopla Book Club / by Amanda Spargo --
For Girls Only!! / by Bonnie Demarchi and Linda Staskus --
Prom Preview / by Linda Uhler --
Fashionistas / by Kristina Daily --
Chapter 9: Programs for Boys --
Demo of Adventure Role Playing Games / by Brian Simons --
Board Game Competitions --
Program Ideas for Boys / by Patrick Jones --
Chapter 10: Programs for Tweens --
Don't Buy the Elevator Pass: Your Guide to Middle School / by Jennifer Stencel --
Chinese Postcards / by Melissa Pillot --
Reading Rants: a Booktalking Program for Middle Schoolers / by Kelly Laszczak --
The Kearns Teen Program / by Trish Hull --
Girls Only and Boys Night / by Alison Miller --
Teen Makeover / by Deb Belew --
Law and Order and ... You! Beth Solomon --
Chapter 11: More Programs for Teens and Adults and Teens and Children --
Battle of the Bards / by Diane Tuccillo --
Battle of the Ages / by Cathy Hochadel --
Book Buddies / by Mary Adamowski --
Mother-Daughter Book Club / by Susan G. Barhan --
Feeling Safe: Tips for Teens and Parents / by Jennifer Gardner --
Poetry Cafe / by Sharon Macdonald --
A Celebration of Black History / by Lin Flores --
Dr. Seuss Day / by Leah Ducato Rudolph --
Spooky Night / by Miriam Perez --
Teen Moms Program Ideas --
Chapter 12: Writing Programs --
Journal Club / by Donna Childs --
The Write Stuff / by Jeni Venker Weidenbenner --
Young Writers Group / by Susanna Holstein --
Annual Youth Poetry Contest / by Aiesha Collins --
Poetry Slam Competition --
Teen Journalism Boot Camp / by Sharon Moynes --
Resources and Writing Exercises for Teen Writers / by Janet Dickey, Virginia Schonwald, Marjorie Schreiber, Jennifer McIntosh --
Chapter 13: Teens in the Spotlight --
Oakland Teens Make a Global Impact! / by Anthony Bernier --
Reading Raps / by Jennifer Singell-Thanasiu --
Teen Talent Show / by Nicolas Brown --
Library Songsters / by Ira Lax --
From the Top Classical Music Showcase / by Lisa Wemett --
Hip-Hop Workshops / by Audrey Leventhal and Christine Borne --
Teen Poetry Cafe / by Jody Maples
Chapter 14: School and Life Skills --
Teen Investment Week / by Vickie Beene-Beavers --
Club Tech / by Melissa Pillot --
Finals Cafe / by Karen Cruze --
Career Night / by Brian Simons --
How to Go To College for Almost Free / by Suzanne Daveluy and Eva Volin --
Emergency! / by Amy Korpieski --
Pizza and Politicians / by Jennifer Gardner --
Teens On Campus Club / by Elise Sheppard --
College: What It's Really Like / by Brian Simons --
Introduction to Fencing / by Lisa C. Wemett --
This is Me / by Cathy Hochadel --
Car Repair 101 / by Cathy Hochadel --
U-Build Computers / by Dana Burton --
Chapter 15: Teen Volunteer and Fund Raising Projects --
Summer Reading Sign Up --
Drop in Homework Help / by Joanne Rode --
Homework Help Center / by Jill Patterson and Carrie Robertson --
Spring Cleaning @ the Library / by Amy Korpieski --
Teens Online / by Ann Melrose --
Teen Advisory Board Field Trip / by Melissa Sillitoe --
Reading Buddies / by Sharon Moynes --
Pennies for Africa / by Laura Cleveland --
Baby sitting / by Jennie Garner --
More Fundraising Ideas --
Shelv-X / by Lisa Tharp --
Starting a Teen Advisory Board / by Lisa Wemett --
Survey on Library Services and Programs for Teens / by Lisa Wemett.
